Josh + Shelby
September 8th, 2018
Grace E-Free + Lighthouse Community Church
Another perfect, perfect wedding day.
Just in case you forgot - the last 10 days in Iowa were nothing but rain, rain, more rain, thunder, and rain. Shelby and I messaged back and forth about back up plans and weather forecasts, but throughout it all she remained peaceful and calm. Praying for sun, preparing for rain! Once the forecast cleared, Shelby responded full of joyful jubilance about the good gift God had given of clear skies, and when Saturday dawned, it was the perfect fall wedding day.
Josh and Shelby were beaming smiles from my very first shot.
How could I even take a bad photo?
These guys were willing to do whatever I and the videographer Kaitlyn wanted them to do!
Now that's what I call a great wedding party!
Family group hugs - ALWAYS a good idea!
Isn't she radiant? Such a glowing bride!
Josh and Shelby chose not to do a first look, and instead saved time for a sweet moment with just the two of them. They held hands, prayed together, and read sweet letters from each other.
At last - the bride!
I think his face says it all :)
ALL THE GIGGLES!
Josh and Shelby chose not to do a first look,
so from the moment we ran outside after the ceremony,
they were wrapped up in a party just for two, laughing and GIGGLING
(on Shelby's part :))
and the joy radiated from them!
PURE JOY
What a phenomenal wedding party!
When the DJ announced each member of the wedding party,
they didn't stop just at their name.
Josh and Shelby thoughtfully crafted intros for each attendant,
listing the qualities they admired about them, what they meant to them,
and why they appreciated them.
What a sweet and thoughtful way to show their closest friends
how grateful they were for them!
Josh and Shelby, thank you so much for inviting me to be a part of your day.
Your day was God-glorifying and soul-uplifting.
I can't wait to see where He takes you in the future!
