Blayne + Alex {Sioux Falls + Garretson, SD Wedding}

We've fallen in love with Alex and Blayne!  They are one of those couples who we had an instant connection with.  The first time I chatted on the phone with Blayne, I just knew!  And, after we spent an evening photographing their e-session, we knew they were kind of people we could sit, chat, and have drinks with. We love them! Every aspect of this gorgeous affair was thoughtfully planned.  There wasn't a moment without that "WOW" factor, not a corner without a beautiful detail, nothing was over looked and not a minute went by without pure happiness from everyone!

Some of my favorite highlights: Reception in a true South Dakota Barn, 2 dresses for the big affair, a gondola ride with a gondolier, their thoughtfully practiced, adorable 1st dance, the contagious laughter, smiles, & love by all, and the overall gorgeous simplicity of the affair!

We had the privilege of working with some of South Dakota's BEST wedding professionals...be sure to check them out at the bottom of this post.  Alex and Blayne have good taste! ; )

xoxo,

Val

 

 

Hair + Makeup: Angelique with Platinum Imaginations

Church: First Lutheran Church

Wedding Coordinator: Leah with Envision Wedding Studios

Tables & Chair Rentals: Ideal Wedding Center 

Wedding Dress: Watters from the French Doors

Entertainment/DJ: DJ Jer

Lincoln Towncar: Royal Limousine 

Bridesmaid Dresses: J. Crew

Caterer: Chef Dominiques

Cakes + Cookies: Hy-Vee on Minnesota

Flowers: Hy-Vee on Minnesota

Videographer: AJ Productions

Men's Suits: Jos A. Bank 

Rings: Bechtolds  

Necklace & Bracelet: Faini Designs 

 

Ashley & Nick {Okoboji, Iowa Wedding}

Bright & bold colors, a bubbly couple, beautiful details, an outdoor ceremony, and a party boat!  This is the recipe for a FUN wedding!! Ashley and Nick are the definition of "modern wedding couple".  They took a lot of wedding traditions and added a personal twist.  One of my favorites was their alternative to the traditional "dollar dance".  Instead, they had a raffle!  Nick and Ashley are die hard Iowa Hawkeyes & Minnesota Vikings fans.  So was everyone else at the wedding.  They had their wedding party go around throughout the evening selling raffle tickets to a few different prizes.  The prizes being: tickets to a couple Hawkeye & Vikings games.  End result?  Win, Win for everyone!  : )

It's always a refreshing change of scenery for us when we head to Okoboji for a wedding!

xoxo,

Val