Thursday, January 22, 2015

Tyler + Emily {Wedding Day} || tree branch photography :: des moines, ia wedding photographer

I went to highschool with Emily, and though we parted ways for college, we kept in touch through facebook. {gotta love it ;)}  Last fall, Emily contacted me and told me she was ENGAGED! We started chatting about wedding stuff, and set up a time to meet. I also captured their engagement pictures last fall, and just fell in love with Tyler and Emily as a couple. Their faith in God is strong, and binds them together in a special and unique way. 
Tyler and Emily planned a beautiful ceremony at Emily's home church, with a reception following at a beautiful vineyard nearby. 
Enjoy this glimpse into their day!



Shocker detail: Can you believe Emily bought her dress off of Craigslist? Super cheap, and it fit her PERFECTLY. And when I say perfectly, I mean it probably fit her better than it fit the first bride! Emily was absolutely stunning in it. 

Emily wore her great-grandmother's pearls on her wedding day.


Hair and makeup: Liz Carpenter. sister of the bride. 

Emily made these beautiful hair pieces for each of the gals in her party








Videographer: Brick Road Creative










Hey, recognize those cute pictures of this couple? ;)





This late-May day was hot - and when I saw hot, I mean HOT! There was a spring thunderstorm brewing on the horizon and the air was heavy and still. The heat couldn't weigh down these love birds <3






























Anyone recognize these sweet wood slices from our wedding?
Emily was generous enough to let me borrow them for my aisle decorations!

















Loved this. Emily and Tyler's parents came and surrounded them in prayer during a part of the ceremony. 

Emily and Tyler also chose to do a foot washing ceremony as part of their ceremony. Their pastor talked with the congregation before, explaining why they chose to include it in the ceremony and the meaning behind it. Such a wonderful visible example of their desire to demonstrate Christ's love and service in their relationships. 







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Happy (almost) one year Tyler and Emily!
<3 rachel

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