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It was a crisp fall day in Waterloo for Colton and Abby's wedding day. They began their day in cabins at Hickory Hills Park. While Abby finished hair and make up, I captured details. I really love having time to style all the beautiful tiny elements that truly showcase the finer details of the wedding day. Not only does it capture the little things that sometimes get overlooked, but it allows me to fully immerse myself in the feel of the wedding day.
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Abby and Colton chose wooden flowers. They beautifully tie in the autumnal colors and feeling into the wedding day.
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I love the buttons along the cuffs of Abby's dress, such a beautifully classic detail.
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Their custom engraved ring boxes and gift boxes were beautiful.
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I love Abby's dress. It fit her perfectly and those sleeves are amazing!
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Abby shared a first look with her father. Such an absolutely beautiful moment! You can tell just how much he adores his baby girl.
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As Colton awaited Abby's arrival for the first look, you could tell how excited he was to see his bride. However, to start with his best man surprised him with a different sort of first look. As Colton turned around, he broke into a huge smile and said "I hate you," as he then hugged his best man and laughed. You can tell these two enjoy pranking one another.
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Then it was time for the real thing. I've said it before and I will say it forever, I love first looks. They are such an amazingly beautiful moment that do not take away from the moment a bride walks down the aisle. Instead, they allow a couple to take a breathe together, to embrace and talk, to laugh or cry together in the moment away from the eyes of 100 guests. To be fully present with each other and begin their wedding day celebrations together.
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The weather may have been cloudy, but it was stunning. The colors starting to turn in the trees, the lake, everything created a stunning backdrop for these two lovebirds.
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At the suggestion of their wedding party, one of their group decided to play the role of a deer for the photos. It was hilarious and so much fun!
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There ceremony took place on a hill overlooking the water. Instead of sand or other more traditional unity ceremony, Colton and Abby each placed a bottle of their favorite beverage from Cedar Ridge into a beautiful custom built box that they will open later on their anniversary.
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Their ceremony was filled with laughter and even a few tears. You could feel just how much these two love each other and the love that their friends and family have for them.
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This bridal party was such a joy to work with! Seriously, they were a blast. I present to you our "Scooby-Doo" portrait, which was an essential request for the day. Love it!
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Both Abby and Colton love music. They met in band at UNI and fell in love during their time there. Abby teaches music and Colton is part of a brass group. His bandmates played for their first dance. What an absolutely beautifully personalize first dance!
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I love when speeches are truly heartfelt. Those that toasted Abby and Colton shared beautiful memories and sincere love for them.
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At the end of the evening, they had a unique bridal party game that was a hybrid of musical chairs and a scavenger hunt. As music played, the bridal party sat in chairs and listened to their instructions. Their first task: get someone else's shoe. When the music stopped, they were off and a chair was removed. Whomever got back last was out. And so it continued until just two remained. The final task: find the bride and groom. It was a fun, action-packed game!
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I honestly had the best day with Abby, Colton and their friends and family. It was an honor to document their day and so much fun to work with them all. Congrats to the newlyweds!
It was a joy to work with these fantastic vendors:
Venue: Lakeview Lodge
Hair: Jiva Hair Salon
Gown: Elegant Affairs
Menswear: Holley's
Bridesmaids Dresses: David's Bridal
Florals: Sola Flowers
Invitations: Shutterfly
Caterer: Starbeck's
Cake: Sara's Fat Kid Cake Company
Rentals: Even Events and Rentals LLC