070817-008 On a beautiful July afternoon, I headed over to Bettendorf, Iowa, for the wedding of Ray and Karen at Asbury United Methodist.  Karen and Ray live on the east coast and chose to come back to Iowa, where Ray grew up, to celebrate their marriage with Ray's family.

070817-050 070817-057 070817-061 070817-063 Their ceremony was attended by Ray's immediate family. 

070817-074 070817-080 070817-095 070817-099 070817-114 070817-122 070817-126 070817-145 070817-153 I think one of my favorite parts of the day was during formal portraits, when Ray and Karen kept saying to each other, "We're married!"  They were so happy and excited!  Love it!

070817-157 070817-180 070817-198 070817-205 After a few portraits in and around the church, we headed down to the Mississippi for more portraits with just Karen and Ray.

070817-218 070817-225 Such beautiful blue skies!

070817-229 070817-231 070817-239 070817-242 070817-253 070817-259 After pictures by the Mississippi, everyone headed to Biaggi's for a celebration meal.  As the family was arriving, I had some time to capture a few ring shots in the entryway.  Loved the benches they had there!

070817-261 070817-265 070817-268 070817-276 Congratulations to Karen and Ray!  Thank you so much for allowing me to capture your beautiful day!