Unexpectedly warm weather and a welcoming herd of buffalo – Bobby + Lindsay’s Custer State Park wedding was definitely one for the record books!

Bobby + Lindsay planned for plenty of portrait time before their ceremony, which came in handy when these friendly buffalo had their own schedule for the day.

Did you know that these two are professional snugglers? It’s true. #theymakemyworklookgood ;-)
Bobby + Lindsay walked up the aisle together, and *this* is their reaction as soon as they arrived at their ‘to be married’ destination. SO MANY SMILES!!

The moment right after the first kiss is another favorite of mine – can’t you just feel the excitement?! They’re MARRIED!!!!! :-D

A few more ‘just married’ photos to let all that excitement sink in…

***swoooooon***

Bobby + Lindsay – I don’t even know how to thank you for trusting me with photographing your wedding (while eight months pregnant), but I’m so thankful that you did, because it was a FANTASTIC DAY!!! The laughs, the lighting, the buffalo, the singular tree with leaves still on it, your contagious love + excitement… all of it was perfect and I enjoyed every single minute of it!! I hope you enjoy these sneak peek photos – you’ll have your full gallery soon!!

Is it just me, or has 2016 been one of the best years yet? And do I really say that every year around this time? I just can’t help it!! Weddings like Kyle + Katie’s are good for my photographer soul – big hugs, beautiful light, and sweeeeeeet emoooooooootions. ;-)

Let’s talk about Katie’s wedding gown for a moment, shall we? HER MOM MADE IT!!!! If it was socially acceptable to wear a dress like this every single day, I would be one happy girl. The lace overlay, the low back, the silk bow, the flowy skirt – all of it was SO BEAUTIFUL!!!

And clearly so are Kyle + Katie who fit so perfectly in each others arms. They’re like puzzle pieces!!

Kyle + Katie – thank you, thank you, thank you for having me photograph your wedding day!! It really couldn’t have gone better. And thanks for putting up with my grunts/groans as I tried to pretend I wasn’t nearly 8 months pregnant, still attempting to maneuver like a ninja to get those perfect images for you. :-) I hope you enjoy this sneak peek – I can’t wait to show you the rest!!

It’s no wonder people love this time of year – the colorful leaves, the crisp air, and that golden sunlight!! Okay, so maybe it’s just us photographers who love the light. :-) I had SO MUCH FUN playing with the light and Matt + Ashley for their engagement photos. I just wish their wedding was sooner so we could hang out again!!

Gabe + Ellie chose to have a small, mid-week wedding ceremony out here in Custer State Park and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Quiet, calm, and beautiful, much like the two of them and their love for each other.

Gabe + Ellie – I loved being a part of your wedding day – thank you so much for having me and taking the extra time to wander around the park for photos. I hope you had a fun, love-filled reception at home this weekend!