Trevin + Audrey first met when she was working at a hospital and he was a flight medic – he landed on the roof to pick up her patient but did NOT fly off with her number. Not yet, anyway. There were a few more patients exchanged before their numbers were exchanged and the teasing of ‘which is better, the paramedic or the nurse’ began. :-)

When I met Trevin + Audrey this weekend for their engagement photos, it was their one year dating anniversary that day – what better way to celebrate, right?! I tell couples the engagement session is a lot like a date night – lots of hugging, snuggling, kissing and giggling. Trevin + Audrey did just that AND they did it so well!

Trevin + Audrey – thanks so much for choosing me as your wedding photographer! I am counting down the days until your wedding…and your cupcakes. :-) And thanks again for the beautiful flowers!!

I arrived at the church early on Friday to set up and find a good outdoor location out of the wind for portraits. But I didn’t get very far. I peeked in to say hello to Laura and found her in her wedding gown. Excited and ready to see her groom. Trying not to cry just yet, because once the tears started she was afraid she wouldn’t be able to stop them!

Jerry + Laura chose to have a first look, and by doing this they were able to tear up a little AND have time to re-compose themselves for pictures! :-)

We had fun finding unique spots inside the church for some portraits. Okay, maybe I had fun finding spots… Jerry + Laura had fun hugging and kissing each other. :-)

And look!! A perfect spot outside without gusting wind!!!!

I love catching couples sharing a quick moment during their ceremony. :-)

I also LOVE how Jerry can make Laura feel so comfortable, happy and in love.

She just can’t keep from kissing him! :-)

ceremony | Sun Prairie Baptist Church, Salem, SD

reception | Salem National Guard Armory

wedding gown + bridesmaid dresses | David’s Bridal

groom + groomsmen tuxes | Men’s Wearhouse

flowers | Floral Bokay, Salem, SD

cake | QT Cakes, Harrisburg, SD

caterer | Backyard Catering, Salem, SD

dj | WOW Entertainment, Sioux Falls, SD

Me, my college roommate Becky, and Kendra + baby Owen!!

And me with the Gengler girls!! :-)

Jerry + Laura – Thank you so much for inviting me to be a part of your wedding!! It was such an honor for me to be there with you and your families. I truly enjoyed watching you interact and look out for each other throughout the day – from the emotional first look to the sock selection at your house to your first dance as husband + wife.

I am always amazed by military couples and their ability to have super long distance relationships. They travel so much just to spend a few days together. Watching Craig + Rebecca spend an evening together for their engagement photos was so wonderful because it was so obvious that all they wanted was to be together. Forever.

His plan was to work in Sioux Falls for four years, not meet anyone, and move on to the next big adventure. His plan worked for over two years. Until he got a roommate… who worked with Alissa. They met a few times, and even went out to Olive Garden together one evening, but she didn’t consider him her boyfriend until she flew back from spring break. And there he was. Waiting for her at the airport. With flowers. :-)

Grad school, new jobs, and six years down the road, their perfect time to get married is now. Well, technically June is the time they’ll be getting married, but you can bet I’ll be counting down the months along with Jeff + Alissa!! I had so much fun taking their engagement pictures at Augustana Campus in Sioux Falls – everything they did was just so easy and natural. And the way they make each other laugh so easily… I caught myself giggling with them a couple times!

Jeff + Alissa – I am so blessed to have met you and I can’t wait to be a part of your wedding day! Tears or no tears. ;-)

If you remember from Mitch + Tawni’s engagement session and video, you’ll know they are country charm all the way. Their wedding day had so many fun details that were so THEM!! From the cowboy boots to the deer antler arch, the camouflage clothing to the personalized vows (for better or worse, during hunting season or active duty…) they had thought of everything. Even the wedding date itself was planned between hunting seasons!

Mitch + Tawni are so perfect together and I was so honored to be a part of the beginning of their ‘happily ever after!’

ceremony | Indian Springs Park, Spearfish, SD

reception | Wilbur Pavilion, Spearfish, SD

wedding gown | Maggie Sottero

bridesmaid dresses | Mori Lee

flowers + cake | mother of the bride

hair + makeup | Elicia from Salon One

caterer | Dickey’s, Rapid City, SD

dj | Riley Cassidy, UpTown Sounds, Rapid City, SD

videographer | Adam Jungemann, AJ Production Co.