The Zielke Family

I had so much fun with this family tonight, that I had to post some of my favorites right away! I had a blast laughing and carrying on with these guys, before we knew it, we had been shooting for 2 1/2 hours! I couldn't stop photographing the girls at our location -- they are just so gorgeous!! Thanks for the laughs and making my last session before holidays a super fun one!!!

The girls had to both wear the hat I brought along, and I'm sure glad they did -- they are both stunning in it!!

Lauren & Blair

After 10 years together to the day, Lauren and Blair were married a couple weeks back in an emotional, and very heartfelt ceremony in the Shell Theatre at the Dow Centennial Center. Dance has been a big part of Lauren's life, so it was only fitting that these two were wed on the stage, in front of friends and family. Emotions were high from the start, when Lauren walked in the theatre in a beautiful, custom made, yellow wedding gown. Blair looked on, with tears of happiness rolling down his cheeks......(of course, I was crying too!) After exchanging their own personal, incredibly beautiful vows to one another, Lauren's bridesmaid graced the stage and performed a dance solo in honor of Lauren and Blair.

The most amazing thing about this wedding is everything that was planned, meant something to them, from the perfect location(s) to take some photos to the chocolate fondue instead of a wedding cake. If it was tradition and held no significance to them, they steered clear.

Every detail was about making it "their" day - a unique and memorable event.....

It was such a gorgeous day and to be in the presence of two people so much in love was a complete pleasure. We had lots of time to do photos and we took full advantage of that -- we hit tons of locations. We had a blast from morning to night -- and what a reception -- we could've stayed and partied with these guys all night!!

Here are some photos from our day!

This is the spot where Lauren and Blair shared

their first kiss 10 years ago .....

We ended off the afternoon at the golf course, where Blair had once worked. He was completely comfortable there and we had so much fun!You guys are so fantastic - I wish you tons of happiness!!!

xoxo

Rebecca & Darrel

Everthing about this wedding was hot! Hot bride, hot groom and scorching weather!!!

I had an amazing day with these guys and their family. A couple highlights from the day included Darrel serenading his new bride just before dinner! Complete with his guitar and fabulous voice, he surprised her with a version of "It's Your Love". There wasn't a dry eye in the house, mine included!! She is a lucky, lucky girl!!

We enjoyed a fantastic meal, prepared by Darrel's family and not to mention, the MOST delicious food EVER! Just before the dance, we snuck out and went down by the river to get some shots at sunset, which was great -- I could have stayed there and kept shooting until the sun was gone!

Thanks for a fun day guys!

Jensen Family

I had the best session this evening with the Jensen family! I can't decide which are my favorites from tonight, so I am sharing a few more than I normally do!

I'm sure you'll agree, this is one hot looking family!

Thanks for the laughs guys!! xo