joe + brittany MARRIED!! Sioux Falls wedding photography
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It’s here!!! The wedding you’ve all been waiting for ever since Joe proposed to Brittany last year! :-) Get ready for a whole lotta beautiful glamorous-ness because their wedding was full of it! Starting with THOSE SHOES!!!!

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My faaaaavorite photo when a bride gets ready is her putting on her earrings. Plus, check out Brittany’s muscles! She works out. ;-)studio lb sioux falls icon lounge wedding photographer 03

FIRST LOOK!!!! Another favorite. Okay, three favorites from one moment. I just can’t help myself!studio lb sioux falls icon lounge wedding photographer 04

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Check out these bridesmaids!!! I love a pink dress, but these girls totally rocked theirs!!studio lb sioux falls icon lounge wedding photographer 09

First looks will never, ever ruin the excitement of that ‘walk down the aisle’ moment. In case you were wondering… :-)
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Huge hugs to this wedding party for taking a few minutes from the limo for some downtown photos.studio lb sioux falls icon lounge wedding photographer 14

Genuine hands on a bride’s back make me melt. Every. Time.studio lb sioux falls icon lounge wedding photographer 15

What I love about Sioux Falls is its variety of wedding + reception venues. Icon Events is GORGEOUS, which was clearly a perfect fit for Joe + Brittany’s reception. :-)
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Thanks, you two, for inviting me along on this journey of yours!! I am so happy to have gotten to know you and I look forward to seeing where life takes you! :-)studio lb sioux falls icon lounge wedding photographer 18

luke + cori MARRIED!! Black Hills wedding photography
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Luke + Cori’s wedding was better than I ever could have imagined – and I imagined great things for them! Their first look, their vows, their willingness to pose for portraits whenever I wanted, all the thoughtful details, and the loving friends + family…. all of it was perfect!!studio lb black hills wedding photography 01

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Wanna see the ‘glow’ of being a newlywed? Here you go! Luke + Cori opted out of a receiving line so they could snuggle with each other just a little bit more on their big day! (I didn’t mind one bit.)studio lb black hills wedding photography 11

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Now, I’m not one to usually share photos of speeches/toasts, but the way Cori looks at Luke just makes me go *awwwww* :-)studio lb black hills wedding photography 14

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Me during the reception: “I’d love to steal you guys for a couple minutes if that’s okay.”

Them: “Okay!”

BAM! Gorgeous light and a quiet little moment for them to soak in the fact that they’re MARRIED!!
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Luke + Cori – Thank you SO MUCH!! For being perfectly you on your wedding day. For letting your love be silly and beautiful and for sharing it with all of us. The world needs more couples like you to show us just how fun being married can be. :-)studio lb black hills wedding photography 17

 

ken + natalie MARRIED!! Spearfish wedding photography
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Ken + Natalie had the most beautiful day in Spearfish Canyon for their wedding. Plus, they were surrounded by the most wonderful + supportive families, so all in all it was a pretty magnificent day. :-)
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I love how the Latchstring at Spearfish Canyon Lodge feels like a giant living room – a cozy place for everyone to mingle and enjoy their meal!studio lb spearfish wedding 11

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Ken + Natalie – it was so great to meet you! It was such a pleasure to watch you get married and witness all the love that your family and friends have for you. I can tell you are going to have a long and happy life together! :-)studio lb spearfish wedding 13

jaden + megan MARRIED!! Deadwood wedding photography
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Get ready for a whole lotta glam gorgeousness!!! Jaden + Megan’s wedding was held at the Martin + Mason Hotel in Deadwood, which was the perfect setting for their big day.studio lb deadwood wedding 01

Megan – you are STUNNING!!! I wish you could wear your wedding gown every day because it was PERFECT on you!!studio lb deadwood wedding 02

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First looks melt my heart every time – but especially this time. :-)studio lb deadwood wedding 05

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Wedding ceremonies are pretty special, but it’s the unexpected moments that make them unforgettable. Like when flower girls go back to pick up the petals, or when your uncle officiating the ceremony mis-pronounces your husband’s name. ;-)studio lb deadwood wedding 11

Guess what my favorite moment of the day was? This one!! After Jaden + Megan were pronounced husband and wife and walked back down the aisle, *this* happened. And it was so, so beautiful. :-)
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Is it silly that my favorite part about the Martin + Mason are their hardwood floors and chairs? I want this to be my dining room!!studio lb deadwood wedding 15

Okay, another favorite moment – the way the held each other during their first dance… BEAUTIFUL!!! You guys can come model for me anytime, mmmkay? Thanks.studio lb deadwood wedding 16

Jaden + Megan – Thank you so much for having me! I hope you have enjoyed your first few days as Mr. and Mrs. and continue to have as much fun as you did on your wedding day (because it was a *lot* of fun). ;-)studio lb deadwood wedding 17

brian + ashley MARRIED!! Custer State Park wedding photography
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Custer State Park will always be near and dear to my heart. It’s where my husband and I took our first vacation when we were dating, it’s where he proposed, and it’s our favorite place to hike. It’s also where many of my couples choose to begin the ‘rest of their lives’ together, and that in itself is so, so beautiful!

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What I love about the bride + groom’s first dance is watching the emotions wash over them as they sway together and soak in the events of the day. The way they hold each other and share thoughts of how happy they are without even speaking. It makes my heart do a happy dance every single time. :-)
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Brian + Ashley – YOU GUYS!!! We forgot to do a selfie!!!!! You’re probably so sad that you didn’t get a photo with me. ;-) Please accept this big, virtual hug and my sincerest apologies. I hope you love your sneak peek – I can’t wait to show you the rest of your images!! Thanks again for having me and best wishes to you on your ‘biggest and best year yet!’ :-)