Real Weddings, Advice, & Inspiration

Catalyst Wedding Company highlights weddings by and for game-changers. We seek to amplify and empower voices and viewpoints that are usually missing from the Wedding Industrial Complex. We're a community of badass wedding professionals who love all things funky, fresh, diverse, unique, and personality-driven; we convene twice yearly for (un)convention, a collaborative workshop, styled shoot, and dinner party. We're also the publishers of Catalyst Wedding Mag, a resource for couples looking for inspiration and affirmation that doing things differently in wedding-world is not only ok, it's wonderful!

For starters, aren't these two the cutest? We started at a hole-in-the-wall pub called The Anchor and ended up in the heart of Wichita, Kansas. From the moment I met these two, I felt like I was hanging out with a couple of old friends. It was a nice summer Saturday filled with laughter (and lots of it) and love. We incorporated the little aspects of their relationship like imported beer, handwritten notes, and unique architecture. I would celebrate Jess and Jessica's love for each other every day of the week if I could. The passion and love they have for each other shows in every image that I took. I am overjoyed that I get to openly share their story and their soulful love for each other.

Words and photos by CJF Photography

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CARLY FARMER (CJF)

My name is Carly Farmer. I am the owner and editor of CJF Photography based out of Enid, Oklahoma. Aside from capturing your special moments, I enjoy life to its fullest. I keep memories near and dear to my heart and like to spend my free time with friends and family. I have a soul for adventure and a dreamer's mind. I love all things cat (ask about Binx; I have tons of photos and stories about her!) and coffee. Alongside of photography, I am panini extraordinaire (at least that is what I call myself haha) at Five80 Coffehouse, as well as a full-time business student. I strive to try things at least once and expand my knowledge in many different areas of life. I would love to share my life's greatest stories with you, as well as get to know yours!