June and Mitchell | Canton Barn, SD

After three years of dreaming and planning, these two finally pulled off the party of lifetime! I am so excited to see what these two will accomplish together because they are an amazing duo! Congratulations Copperstads! June CopperStad and Mitchell CopperStad

Venue: The Canton Barn, LLC

Band: WESTON FRANK LIVE

Hair: Afro's by Ariel

Makeup: Dejah McGovern

Catering: Roll'n Pin Café & Grille + Catering

Cake: Nothing Bundt Cakes

Flowers: Wildflower

Jewelry: Mother of bride

Kamelia and Aaron | Huron, SD

Saturday was such a special event. I grew up with the bride’s family and it was so amazing to be back at my home church in Huron and watch Kamelia and Aaron get married. Their faith shown through the whole day, and it was such a blessing to watch how this couple loves each other. They were so relaxed and enjoyed every minute. Thanks for being an amazing couple to work with and I hope you enjoy this sneak peek on your honeymoon in Hawaii!

Second shooter: Phusuda

DJ: Don Yates

Flowers: Ann Edleman – Walkers Flower Shop

Cake: Shelene McDonald

Venues: Huron Campus Center and Mount Olivet Church

Dane and Taylor | Desmet Event Center, Desmet

Dane and Taylor’s wedding in Desmet was simply lovely. These two’s sweet love for each other radiated the whole day. Their wedding day made my heart so happy. I am so excited for them to welcome a new little girl soon! Thank you for letting me capture it! Here is your preview!

Second shooter: Israel Appel

Videographer: Luke Larson

Venues: Desmet Event Center and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic

Hair: Jessica Halverson, Ashley Walterman, & Allison munger

Makeup: Rebecca summers

Dress: Bridal gallery

Flowers: Olive & Grace (bouquet)

Catering: Hyvee

Cake/cupcakes: Jordayn Hansen

Kendra and Ross | Emerald Pines, Sioux Falls, SD

What a joy-filled celebration with Kendra Kooiker and Ross Leohardt on Friday! There was so much love between these two and I am so excited for them as they start their forever together!

Vendors:

Venue: Emerald Pines Barn

DJ: DJ SieffStyle Entertainment (Adam)

Limo: SuFu Cruise

Flowers: Bella Rosa

Cake: Nothing Bundt Cakes

Caterers : Shari’s Kitchen & Catering

Hair and makeup: Kinzie Klingenberg & Shania Knutson (Friends of the Bride)

Dress: Normans Bridal(Springfield, MO)

Videographer: Michael Mazourek

Second Shooter: Chelsea Herrboldt

Reid and Jessi | District, Sioux Falls, SD

Reid and Jessi finally tied the knot on Saturday and it was nothing short of magical. It was a gorgeous and hot day for these to celebrate their love and their families becoming one! Congratulations guys I am so blessed to be on this journey with you!

Vendors:

Second Shooter: Michael Mazourek

Videographer: Pinnacle productions

Dress: Bridal Gallery

Rentals: Prairie Lane Vintage Rentals

Chair and drapery rental: Ideal

Entertainment: Elisabeth Hunstad

Make-up: Megan Bertsch Beauty &

Danica Johnsen with American Beauty

Hair: Kellee.j's SALON Kelle Jenson

Flowers: Thistle & Dot Floral Design

Catering: ROAM

Uplighting and DJ: Chris with Pinnacle

Cake: Made by the bride

Venue: The District

Elizabeth and Brad | Denver Botanical Gardens | Denver, CO

Venue: Denver Botanical Gardens

Second Shooter: Phusuda Sheehan

Makeup: Shearabby

Hair: Bride and shearbabby

Personal attendant: Shearabby

Dress: Aandbe denver

Alterations: Tailored in White

Flowers: KRBloom

Cake: Azucrar Bakery

Piano: Jack Barton

Officiant: Pat Horvat

Fabricia and Josh | Blue Haven, Sioux Falls, SD

These two had a winter wonderland for their beautiful intimate Sunday wedding at Blue Haven. Their family was able to stream from Brazil and celebrate with this couple as they got married and the bride and groom passed out Brazilian Wedding Cookies that represent the promise of life of happiness. It was an beautiful day.

Vendors:

Venue:Blue Haven Barn and Gardens

Second Shooter: Phusuda Baah

Hair and Makeup: Rebecca At Rivive Day Spa

Flowers: Fabricia

Cake: Bakologie

Caterers: Chef Tyler at Cleavers

MC: Paul Smith

Ben Casados: CJ’s Patisserie in Aberdeen

Lindsey and Austin | Haywarden, IA

October weddings are quickly becoming my favorite and these two together make my heart so happy. Their journey of love is so beautiful and their family is so sweet. I had the best time capturing this wedding in Haywarden, IA on Saturday.

Vendors

Second shooter Jenna Heckel Photography

DJ: Jammin Entertainment / Jason Mullally

Limo: All 4 Fun Party Bus

Flowers: 905 Arrangements

Cake: Walmart

Caterers: Central Catering

Photo Booth: Panda Pix

Michael and Mikaela | Canton Barn, LLC

These two had a beautiful windy October day for their commitment ceremony at the The Canton Barn, LLC. I loved all the artistic touches from the handmade arch, the handmade crown the bride wore, to the book of letters the groom gifted the bride, it was special and unique. I loved the love at this wedding and you know my love for non-traditional weddings!

Vendors:

Venue: The Canton Barn, LLC

Second shooter: Phusuda Baah

Cake: Mandy (laurie’s sister)

Caterers: Big J’s Road House

Makeup: Krush Beauty

Hair: Kim from Hair Magic

Cake: Mandy Parks

Zach & Shelby | Meadow Barn at Country Orchard | Zion Luthern Church

The most gorgeous warm October day for these two to get married with some of the best vendors in the area. These two never once complained about anything and are seriously the sweetest couple. Thanks for letting me be part of it! Enjoy this preview!

Vendors

Names of:

Venue Meadow Barn at Country Orchards Zion Luthern Church

Second Shooter: Israel Appel

Videographer Chear Media and Pawan Subedi

DJ: DJ SieffStyle Entertainment Zach Sieff

Limo: Stellar Limousine of Sioux Falls

Decorations/Flowers: Jane Rae Events

Cake: Nothing Bundt Cakes and Sweet Manna

Caterers: Roll'n Pin Café & Grille + Catering

Design of Invitations/Programs: 317 Creative

Hair and makeup: Kara Pederson Hair & Makeup

James and Megan | Courthouse | Parker, SD

These two go married on a beautiful windy Tuesday afternoon. It was intimate, simple and beautiful at the courthouse in Parker. Then we took time to celebrate these two downtown Sioux Falls and ended their wedding day with a first dance with the falls as their backdrop. It was simply perfect.

Michael and Kristina | Camp Lakodia

When two creatives get married the result is magic! I loved their vision for this day and brought it to life with their closest family and friends. They gracefully planned their day to accommodate all the needs of their guest during these difficult times. I have never met two more generous, kind and selfless people. I am so glad they found each other and am so happy for you guys!

Vendors:

Second shooter: Jason Smith

DJ: Complete Media

Flowers: Jane Rae Events

Cake: Queen City Bakery

Caterers: HyVee

Suit: JH & Sons

Dress: Bridal Gallery

Rings: Greenberg’s Jewelers

Invite design: Groom

Makeup: Leslie Kinross-Wright

Sydney and Kory | Scotland, South Dakota

Sydney and Kory had a beautiful windy wedding in their hometown of Scotland, South Dakota. A mix of sparkles, pink, love, laughter, and a trip to the nursing home to visit Sydney's grandparents, the day was perfect. I wish you both the best as your life begins together and congratulations again! Enjoy this sneak peek!

Second Shooter: Phusuda Sheeham

Videographer: Ariana Jesse

DJ: Jason Ehlbracht “Milbank”

Limo: Lone tree bus – driver Beth

Flowers: Mensch Flower Shop - Carol

Cake: Cold Stone Cake

Caterers: Central Catering

Hair: Ashley and Amanda Fischer, Alexis Deboer

Makeup: Adiah Buysse

Austin and Brooke | Sioux Falls Country Club

Brooke and Austin had a rainy start to the most beautiful outdoor wedding at Sioux Falls Country Club. The beautiful white tent set the backdrop for the perfect day full of love and laughter with their friends and family. I loved being part of such a special day for these two.

Second shooter: Phusuda Sheeham

DJ: Complete Wedding & Events - Ian Fleming

Flowers: Flower Mill , Sioux Falls

Cake & Caterers: The Country Club of Sioux Falls

Makeup: Brit Palmer (Studio de Brit Pamler)

Hair: Katie Cacho

Megan and Mitch | Meadow Barn at Country Orchard, Harrisburg, SD |

Another amazing wedding in the books. Megan Ann Bottolfson and Mitch are two of the most laid back and kind people I have worked with and their cute pup Oakley hung out with us the whole day. It was beautiful. 
Vendors:
Second shooter: Peyton Marie
Venue: Meadow Barn at Country Orchards
DJ: Complete Weddings & Events 
Cake: The Cake Lady
Caterers: Rolling Pin
Videographer: Kevin with Complete Weddings & Events

June and Mitchell | Front Porch Wedding | Sioux Falls, SD

June CopperStad and Mitchell CopperStad wanted to honor their original wedding date by throwing a small intimate wedding on their front porch with reception to follow in their very own backyard under the beautiful twinkling lights the couple hung all by themselves! The love and creativity of these two humans is so overflowing in everything they do. I loved every minute of this amazing night. Thank you for choosing me to capture such a wondering celebration of love between two amazing souls that are truly meant to be together. I am so happy you found your person and you truly have the most amazing people in your lives to support you.
Vendors:
Dress: Chelsea's Boutique
Flowers: Farmer's Market
Makeup: Katherine Bice and Kyra Gross 
Jewelry: Terry Copperfield (mom of bride)

Sign: Honey B Design Co.

Kelsey and Blayne | Emerald Pines

The new Emerald Pines Barn was the perfect venue for Kelsey Olson and Blayne Olson to tie the knot. These two truly were made for each other and it has been so fun to watch these two fall in love over the last couple years. I am so very happy for the both of you! 
Vendors:
Second shooter: Izzy Appel
Videographer: Uncharted Visuals
Band: Goodroad Band
Flowers: The Flower Mill - Sioux Falls
Cake: Nothing Bundt Cakes
Caterers: Garretson Food Center

Olivia & Steve | Canton Barn LLC | Canton, SD |

Olivia and Steve had a beautiful hot wedding day in July. These two tied the knot at a gorgeous venue in Canton! All the details were perfect down to the handmade bouquets the bride put together with wooden flowers. These two are so sweet to each other and I felt so honored to be apart of such a gorgeous celebrate of love and the start of their lives together. Congratulations to you both!

Vendors: 

Venue: Canton Barn LLC
Second Shooter: Michael Mazourek
DJ: Dakota Entertainment
Flowers: Made by Bride
Caterers: Central Catering

Reid and Jessi | Sioux Falls, SD | Commitment Ceremony

These two got “almost married” on the most beautiful windy June evening. They had an intimate beautiful ceremony on a close family member's property where tear-jerking commitments and promises to each other were made. The originally planned wedding will still be taking place next year and I can't wait to do it all again! Two beautiful souls that were such joy to capture! 

Second Shooter: Michael Mazourek
Videographer Jason with Refractor Films
Hair: Kellee.j's SALON Kelle Jenson and Melissa Eclips Salon and Suites
Flowers: Thistle & Dot Floral Design
Catering: Holy Smokes Barbeque
Uplighting and DJ: DJ Jer

Ellen and Ethan | Sioux Falls, SD

These two started their journey making guacamole in Ellen's parents kitchen as young bushy eyed high schools. Yesterday, I was able to witness these two tie the knot in this same beautiful home and although not the original plan, it was absolutely wonderful to be apart of with their closest family and friends. Ellen Nemmers

Hair and make up: The Factory

Dress and suites: Marie and Marie Bridal

Flowers: Bella Rosa

Cake: Ally King Cakes @ally.king.cakes

Caterers: Hyvee