Tyler & Janae had their wedding at Emerald Pines Barn Event Center in Sioux Falls South Dakota. I geeked out a bit when arriving to their wedding venue. It is so WHITE, and those who know me, know that white is my fav. Her style was light and airy and so it was just a dream.
Read MoreAshley & Graden held their wedding festivities at the Crossroads Pavilion Event Center in Sheldon Iowa.
I absolutely LOVED being there (although 9 months pregnant) on their wedding day. Both of their families were so full of joy and Ashley is a sucker for first looks and shared three of them! Her bridesmaids, dad and of course her hubby Graden. All the first looks were adorable, I am a sucker for them as well. :)
Read MoreDarin & Kelsey met through a mutual friend a few years back who knew they just had to meet, and it’s been history ever since! Darin grew up in Sioux Center and I had the pleasure of going to school with him for 13 years! Kelsey grew up in Orange City where they held their reception at Prairie Winds Event Center.
Read MoreEmma & Andrew got wed in Hull Iowa in Andrew’s church he grew up in. They had an amazing national park, nature themed wedding. They both love the outdoors and Emma has been collecting souvenirs over the years of all of the National Parks she has been to.
Read MoreMarshall & Shelby went to the same high school growing up but never really knew each other! Only a few years after they reconnected and as Shelby says, “Now he’s stuck with me”. :)
Read MoreI had my first experience at the Veranda in Harrisburg, South Dakota and I LOVED it. Grant and Molly chose the perfect venue for their gorgeous floral filled wedding.
Grant and Molly have the personality that makes everyone feel special and they bring so much JOY to everyone around them. That is what their day consisted of. Many laughs and tears were shed during their vows and their dances. I have never cried during a mother-son dance before, but this time there wasn’t a dry eye.
Read MoreZach and Kalena had their small intimate wedding in April with this amazing fun reception in August!
We all know that COVID has created many downs and changed plans for many of us. This didn’t put a damper on Zach and Kalena’s wedding! It’s not every bride that gets to wear their wedding dress twice! Everyone was so happy and positive throughout the whole day. I for one love smaller wedding gatherings, and this one exceeded my expectations. JOY filled the event center!
Read MoreBrandon & Shelby had an amazing warm wedding. I absolutely adored her florals and wedding colors. The whole day there was a 100% chance of storms right around their ceremony and portrait time. God held back the rains and we only had a few sprinkles through-out the day!
Read MoreDustin + Hope were wed at Trinity Reformed Church in Sioux Center with a gorgeous modern reception at the Prairie Winds Event Center.
Her bridesmaids had a beautiful glacier blue color and her bouquet was definitely are one I will NEVER forget! The joy and ease Dustin and Hope shared was so peaceful to watch. They didn’t let the little things get in the way. All they wanted was to be married and together and it showed.
Read MoreMatthew & Kelsey were supposed to be married in November, but they just decided one day that, well, WHY WAIT? And I most definitely agree!! They wanted an elopement style wedding with just their family. It was such a calm, sweet day and I was SO honored to be the only non-family member there!
Read MoreJacob and Heather had a wonderful hot summer wedding at Terrace View Event Center. They share a wonderful one year old daughter and 2 older brothers who are smitten with their little sister. They finally officially become a family of 5 and it was so special to see them all take part in their unity puzzle during the ceremony.
Read MoreMackenzie is the sweetest girl!! She loves makeup, fashion and wants to be a elementary teacher someday.
Balloons, smoke bombs, stools and suitcases were just a few of her prop ideas that made this sesh even better! She definitely made this session HER OWN and I LOVE that! Sometimes, the more unique the better. :)
Read MoreHope & Dustin are SO CLOSE to their wedding! Less than two months and I can’t wait!!
Their story is first off, adorable. They met at Snap Fitness. They had their eyes on each other for quite a while when Dustin finally made that first move. They have a sweet love where I can just tell Dustin takes great care of Hope. He held her hand and made sure she never missed a step. :)
Read MoreWhen I first met with Shelby and Marshall at Okoboji Boat Works, I noticed their sweet smiles, easy personalities, Shelby’s white teeth and Marshalls’ awesome hair birth mark! I wish I had a natural highlight in my hair!
Read MoreThomas + Riley are getting married in November, and they happen to have the best hashtag! Thomas’s last name is Slice, so you know there are so many ideas out there. ‘Love at First Slice’. Well, of course I suggested they bring pizza, and Riley took it a step further and brought a pizza box and all. I am IN LOVE.
Read MoreMatt & Kelsey met at Northwestern College in Orange City Iowa through friends. While the first time they went out it wasn’t sparks, they decided to give it another shot and the rest was history. :) It just goes to show, don’t give up on what you love!!
Read MoreThese two wed in Granville Iowa at St. Joseph Catholic Church with a reception at Terrace View Event Center in Sioux Center Iowa. Their theme was very romantic with geometric touches. Her colors were navy & burgundy, perfect for a winter wedding!
Read MoreBrandon and Shelby definitely have an ADORABLE story on how they met. They are both teachers in Sibley Iowa. Their classrooms just happen to be right next to each other! 3rd and 4th grade.
Shelby asked Brandon if he wanted to come over to her sisters house and play games! Like what?? Of course Brandon said yes, and they clicked ever since!! They even get to each lunch together in the cafeteria. :)
Read MoreThe Eich family is so sweet and adorable. It was so cold but their little miss Avery was AMAZING! She would not stop smiling or posing herself for me! Their son Evan has the most adorable ‘scowl’, but I happened to grab a few smiles from him. :) Enjoy!
Read MoreI photographed Lexi and Riley’s wedding about 5 years ago, and now they have a sweet little daughter Kendall, AND are now my new in-laws! Who would have thought. :)
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