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We did it! (And just in time for their August wedding!) Lauren is so crazy gorgeous... I about fell over when I saw this shot flash in front of my eyes...
We drove out to Garland to shoot at her parents' house. What a great location!
So fun to work with you guys (and chat it up in the car on the drive out!). Can't wait for August—woot woot!
In a note among the wedding paperwork, Lindsay had written, "No matter what happens, it's all fluff as long as Travis shows up!" What a great attitude! :) As it turns out, Travis did indeed make it to the ceremony, and the two are now a new family. Pure magic.
(These gorgeous programs are from none other than Sweet Zion Paperie!)
Lindsay and Travis have a dog who is very much part of their family.... thus, the dog groom's cake (rice crispy treat inside!)
A Jazzercise instructor, choreographed dance routines are nothing new to Lindsay. But last night, she took things a step further along with Travis and the whole wedding party as they surprised guests with a performance to Michael Jackson's "Thriller."
Congratulations and best wishes for a future filled with love, laughter, health, and happiness! :)
When Brittany contacted me to tell me that she and Charlie were engaged, I was over the moon with excitement—what a match! And to think they met and fell in love right here in Lincoln while Charlie happened to be visiting from out of state. Not long after that, the two became an official item. Charlie took a job here in town and the two are now well on their way towards the wedding bells waiting for them in Maui. :) Charlie is now a sports man for the Channel 10/11 news team, and Brittany anchors the morning news at KLKN Channel 8. (She also represented our lovely state as Miss Nebraska in 2009 and was a top 10 finisher at the following Miss America pageant. On top of all that, she's an incredible dancer and possibly one of the sweetest people you'll ever know—yet somehow, she remains totally down to earth. Love this girl!)
Needless to say, we had a ball at their shoot.
Maui will be lucky to have you! :)
Not an eye in the crowd was dry as Max began his vows, "I've loved you since the moment I met you." (They've been together since the early years of high school). "I used to scribble your name in my notebooks. I wrote songs about you—and now, all these years later, you're still my best friend." (I'm paraphrasing, of course... but you get the idea.) The part about scribbling her name in his notebooks is my favorite. I love to think about how our past connects us to our present, and it's magical to think that now, all these years later, the girl he wrote songs about and whose name he doodled has not only blossomed into a beautiful young woman—but is now his wife.
So cool.
Also cool? Stephanie's incredible eye for decorating! She joked that Max has teased her, hoping to restrict her Etsy access (which might cause quite an uproar!). From their large monogram letters, to the cake signage, the insanely adorable card holder, and the wood-burned guest book—I'd say Etsy has been good to them. :)
Ceremony location: the Wedding Island at Wilderness Ridge Reception venue: Wilderness Ridge Florist: Hy-Vee Floral Cake: Sweet Art Wedding Cakes DJ: Lauren Rock, Complete Music
Quite possibly the cutest wedding cake I've ever seen. (Check out the groom's cake in the collage below... it's "The Giving Tree," reinterpreted. Amazing!)
I love the classic Hollywood glam look of this image...
Instead of a unity candle, Steph & Max combined soil from their childhood homes into the pot of a young oak sapling, and will one day plant it in the yard of their future home. I love this for oh so many reasons!
Lauren got the party started right away and the whole crew was onboard for a hoppin' dance floor!
Much love, health, and happiness for you both! xoxo
Jon & Hailey's day was easy going and smooth, smooth, smooth—like butter. Of course, a professional conference planner, I expected nothing less from Hailey. :) She nailed it! Those of you who like color, this post is for you! Green bridesmaid dresses with orange and purple accents (not to mention hot pink wedding shoes) made for photolicious fun. Enjoy this super megapost! xoxo
Church: Dundee Presbyterian Reception hall: Livestock Exchange Building Florist: Kent's Flowers DJ: "Big Tom" from Complete Music
Birdcage veil!!! (Swoon!)
Hailey's mom Bobbie has been making this pearl necklace in anticipation of this day since Hailey was born. :)
The pink shoe peek!
Are you kidding me?????????? l.o.v.e
lol! I love this rogue shooter, sneaking in a shot from one of the pews... :)
Hailey and Jenna—too fun!
This kiddo was hilarious. When he caught the garter he was shouting, "Married! I'm getting married!"
xoxo to you all!!!!! I hope you enjoy settling in before heading to St. Lucia!
Phew! We knocked this out in the "Nic" of time! (Did I really just say that!?) :) With their wedding right on our heels (this August!), we finally made some photo magic happen after 2 reschedules and some serious weather issues. The long wait paid off.
Looking forward to seeing you guys again soon!
Sometimes, all you can say is—wow. I've been lucky enough to have Jenny in front of my lens before, and she has always captivated me with those eyes of hers. This time, she brought Brett with her, and I got to watch the ways in which they captivate each other. 2012, here we come!!! :) xoxo
I've been working with this trio for a number of years now, and aside from the fun we always have when we get together, I just plain love this family. They're brilliant, fascinating, and undeniably inspiring people who take an active role in making our world a better place, and I'm honored to share this city with them. Great to see you all again—have a great summer!
I'm so excited for September! Jenna and Kevin are getting married in West Point, and it's been entirely way too long since I've been up there for a wedding—can't wait to come back, it's always a mini reunion or sorts. As an added bonus, On the Fritz will be playing, and I heard there's a wedding grand march in the works!
She speaks French. He speaks RPG (a high level computer programming language—er, so I'm told). Together, they make even the rainiest of wedding days look darn good. Seriously. If rain on your wedding day means good luck—Meghan and Brandon are set for life. A few days before when Meghan and I touched base, I told her, "Don't worry about the weather. We'll rock it no matter what!" And rock it she (both of them) did. In fact, I'd say that the rain helped make some of my favorite images from their day possible. Even the most torrential of downpours couldn't put a damper on what turned out to be an utterly flawless flow of events. Way to go team!
What follows is a super-mega-crazy-ginormous post of some of my favorite moments from their day. Don't say I didn't warn you! :)
Ceremony: First Plymouth Reception: The Del Ray Ballroom Florist: Fleur de Lis Cake: Le Quartier Baking Company
Meghan's sister Mindy looks at her with those, "Don't make me cry!" eyes.
Of course, you know what happened next...
Meghan comes downstairs to greet her dad. So sweet!
I always have a sweet spot for grandparents. :)
Gorgeous! When this photo was taken, she hadn't even seen Brandon yet, and look how calm and radiant she was, even while standing in a puddle. Impressive!
Brandon is such a doll. Look at the grin on his face! :) (Those grey suits were seriously stylin'!)
This one is way too cute!
The downpour continued…
Though Meghan originally planned to have the ceremony outside in the courtyard at First Plymouth, mother nature had other plans. Meghan and crew adapted with gusto and pulled off a gorgeous ceremony inside the chapel. (She could write a book on how to stay calm on wedding day!) xoxo!
Thankfully, there was a short respite between downpours and we managed to knock these beauties out. What a day! (Don't you love the yellow bridesmaid dresses!?)
Hilarious! I overheard Vaden directing his subjects where and how to stand. He told one of them, "Go stand over there, next to my girlfriend," referring to Makena, the flower girl.
Merci. x 100 ga billion. :) Working with you all was a royal treat. Much love, health and happiness to all. Enjoy Hawaii!
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