cbYatesphotography

Doug & Elise

…I am so incredibly thankful. Thankful to call you friends, and thankful to have documented your wedding day. Your friends and family are incredible and getting to know them was so much fun. We sure had a good time together. I loved how you all jumped outta the limo at the park and were immediately ready for pictures. You didn't scoff once when my assistant and I suggested you jump on the old wooden merry-go-round. I love that about you two . . . always ready to have a little fun!

There's probably too many photos for a blog post but I don't care. There are just that many I LOVE from your day.

Sit back and have a look,

(Love how you call her "mama marble"! :)

These girls were pros at workin' it for the camera. And I get to photograph one of the bridesmaids (hi, Ashley!) upcoming wedding on New Years Eve! 

Does anyone know how old the merry-go-round at Peterson Park is? I remember playing on it when I was a kid!

Gotta love this last shot of you two together. Off to your reception and your new life together as husband and wife!

I wish you joy, happiness, and lots of love!

-C

Cara & Zach

Although C&Z's wedding took place on a rather rainy day it sure didn't put a damper on their spirits. This was one of the coolest weddings I've been to lately. Their colors were turquoise and brown with little accents of peacock feathers. On the back of their programs they had an image of a peacock with the following verbiage: "The peacock symbolizes benevolence, patience, kindness, compassion and luck." 

How fitting for their theme since these are all things that are important in a marriage.

I was very excited to be a part of this wedding. From our very first meeting I could tell that these guys were special. My feelings continued when we got together for their  engagement session. Not only is their relationship and how much they love each other unique but also how kind they are to others. They have always been wonderful to work with and every time I get together I feel like I'm meeting friends.

And without further adu, here's a sneak peek of your wedding photos,

This first shot is so emotional. I love it when grooms send their brides special gifts with handwritten cards before the ceremony.

It's not just the girls that get all spiffed up on the wedding day. 

Cara was a beautiful bride!

  

I love this shot of them admiring their new wedding bands side by side.

They rented the Excalibur from Accent Limousine which was the *perfect* backdrop despite the rainy weather.

Don't ya love the turquoise umbrellas? They fit in perfect with the brown and turquoise/peacock color scheme.

Their first dance was choreographed! They didn't miss a step once, it was perfect! Seriously, I was getting jealous. I'd love for Chuck and I to be able to dance that way.

And one more shot at the reception as they enjoyed dinner. 

Thanks you two for choosing me to be there with you on your day. I had THE BEST time with you guys. Your family and friends were wonderful to be around. I can see why you're all so close.

Take care and I'll be talking with you soon!

One of the coolest

weddings I've ever attended was this past Sunday at the Renaissance Mansion. The couple had just returned from getting married in Japan. At their overseas wedding they wore traditional American outfits. At the ceremony last week back in the U.S. they dressed in beautiful kimonos!

Every detail of the ceremony was very special. During the ceremony they had friends speak, the tables had Japanese candy favors, and there was even sake at the bar. There was so much thought put into the preparations of their special day.

It was such a privilege to get to photograph this couple. Even though I've only spent a short time talking to know them I can tell they're very special. They have such a neat story with how they met and got to know each other.
Congratulations E and H!

I'll meet you two at the Capital

A quick post of a beautiful couple I photographed a couple weeks ago. It turned out to be a pretty nice day but boy was it a warm one! We had planned on doing photos outside at the Capital in Lincoln but it was getting to be unbearable. We went inside to cool off and made use of the long hallways flanked by tall windows that provided *perfect* lighting.
The bride looked so elegant in her pink gown. Even her veil was a light shade of pink.

I'm just finishing up proofing this session. Can't wait to give the proof book to the family.
I got some great outdoor shots that day.The scenery was so bright and colorful.
And the couple . . . they were so much fun to watch "being in love".