Down the Aisle: Blake + Rachael

Rachael & Blake's wedding was so insanely gorgeous, guests may wake up this morning with an eye-candy hangover. Seriously. I knew their celebration would be over the top beautiful (Rachael is an artist, fashion designer, and magician who makes magical things happen when ideas flow through her skillful hands), but throughout the night, you could even here the guys commenting on how incredible the decorations were, so... you know it made an impact! :)

If you're looking for an outdoor/indoor rustic, Nebraska-style wedding venue... be sure to check out the Lied Lodge/Barn in Nebraska City!

Of course, before guests arrived to feast their eyes on the barn, the ladies were busy getting dressed at the Lodge...

A 5 minute walk from the Lodge, through the woods, landed guests on this incredible vista...

I love this shot Emir took...

Just when I thought things couldn't be more amazing... I met the kids. How cute are they? And, are you ready for this? Rachael made the flower girl dresses. Of course she did. Because... like I said, she's a magician. (The underskirt/petticoat was navy blue to match the bridesmaid dresses... naturally.) I couldn't get enough of these cuties...

Another gem from Emir's cam!

More surprises... after the ceremony, the bridesmaids changed into boots and had matching cardigan sweaters to keep them warm as the sun went down. (Is there anything Rachael didn't think of????)