Nathan + Jennifer are married!

We were surrounded by cornfields, big red barns and lots of family for the wedding. The day started out rainy, but turned into a BEAUTIFUL day with a beautiful sunset at the end. I knew a lot of the guest that attended the wedding and had actually photographed a few of them, so it was a special wedding for me. Not just because of familiarity, but because Nathan & Jennifer had both been waiting a long time for each other. They didn't know they would marry each other, but God knew and they waited on God to show them who that perfect one for them would be. Waiting is hard. Waiting is worth it though, as they 2nd ;)

The ceremony was very special and honest. He told them how marriage will not always be fun and a fairytale, but you still have to stick with it because its so worth it in the long run. Marriage is a marathon, not a sprint.

Nathan + Jennifer are a family now and it has been wonderful being able to capture their love together. Oh, and the reception was magical. There was a full moon, with icily lights, combine with fireworks and one in love couple *sigh* so perfect.

My summer has been SO very busy with weddings + sessions and getting them all on the blog is a challenge, but I'm getting there slowly. Thanks for the patience!

Kristin and Kyle had a perfectly lovely wedding on June 1st. June 1st was a VERY popular date this year. I must have had 6 brides ask about that date, but Kristin got to it first. It was a joyful + happy day. It was moderate temperature for June and a little overcast, but the rain stayed away just long enough for the portraits after (makes you thankful you have connections to the weather man aka: God). Kristin and Kyle's ceremony was the cutest - it was short, sweet and very traditional. They even had wedding bells rung right after they were pronounced husband and wife. The kind of ceremony you see in a old fashioned movie. A lot of her details were vintage/old fashioned. Her dress had laced embossed in it, I'm a sucker for lace...it's the best. Kristin was absolutely stunning, as you will see, and Kyle looked pretty good too ;) Gosh, my weddings this year just keep getting better and better. It was my pleasure to photograph your wedding Kristin + Kyle. I wish you an endless amount of happy years together (remember I photograph babies too, your kids will SO cute).

Ohhh, be sure to check out the cake photos. It's not your typical cake cutting ;)