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!!

There’s something about weddings that make everything better. Waking up is easier, loved ones are near, and hugs are tighter. Jon + Kaitlin’s wedding was one of those great days!

Thanks for having me as your wedding photographer! I hope these photos of the first day of your marriage bring the biggest of smiles to your faces!!

It’s no secret that Sylvan Lake in Custer State Park is one of the most popular places in the Black Hills to get married – and for good reason! It is so picturesque there!! The lake, the trees, the granite spires – so much natural beauty. Then add a smitten couple like Koby + Katie to the scene and you’ve got the perfect wedding. :-) 

Katie brought wheat from her grandfather’s field to have added to the flowers and I love how it turned a beautiful bouquet into something extremely personal!

First look grins!!!

Have I told you how awesome it is when couples choose to do photos both before and after the ceremony? These ‘just married’ images are my favorites from the day!!

Koby + Katie – Thanks a million for having me as your photographer!! I still can’t get over the perfect weather (and cloud timing) we had! I hope these photos bring back all kinds of wonderful memories from this past weekend, and that you enjoy them for years and years to come!!

A South Dakota winery wedding with classic white, gray and navy details? Brace yourselves for a whole lotta beautifulness!! :-)

Jessica and her twin sister were so calm and collected while getting ready…

…and then I hopped over to Tyler’s room where his mom was helping everyone get dressed and his dad was entertaining. :-) 

First look excitement!!!

I *love* how excited couples get when they are pronounced husband and wife!!

Tyler + Jessica braved the chilly weather for some just-married photos immediately after the ceremony – I love this because couples get a little extra ‘alone time’ on their wedding day *and* we typically get better lighting for portraits later in the afternoon. Win-win!!

Tyler + Jessica – I love how you are the perfect combination of serious and sweet! Your day was so beautiful and I feel so honored to have been a small part of it. :-)