Devon and Ryan love gaming and Disney… and each other of course. It’s impossible not to meet them & immediately feel like you’re a friend. They have such a great lightheartedness & quirky sense of humor between them. I had no doubt their wedding day would be one for the books, and I was right. 🙂
Before the ceremony, Devon walked down a trail in the wooded area of the Dubuque Arboretum, and turned Ryan around to see her for the first time. They embraced each other, and that ended up being one of my favorite images from the whole day. Next, they read handwritten letters to each other. Personal vows they wanted to share privately before their wedding ceremony. Ryan read his vows, with Devon blotting her face with her handkerchief. As the tears streamed down her face she laughed and said, “I should have known not to do this with him, he’s a writer!”
They had a heartfelt outdoor ceremony, where they literally tied the knot. Before we headed into the reception we did a silly photo by the Mississippi River Walk with the bridal party where they ran terrified of a huge dinosaur. I’ve never done a shot like this before, and when Devon & Ryan requested it I couldn’t turn it down. I knew it would fit perfectly with their personalities. A little bit of fantasy, and a little bit of laughter added to the day.
The wedding reception was held at the Diamond Jo Casino ballroom, and was full of subtle Disney touches. When I snuck them outside for some sunset portraits, the sky was a perfect Cinderella blue. We captured a silhouette shot of the two of them that is reminiscent of Cinderella & her prince charming. What an awesome day!
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Ceremony | Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens : Dubuque, IA
Reception | Diamond Jo Casino : Dubuque, IA
Wedding Dress | Vera Wang
Bridesmaids Dresses | Vera Wang
Dress Boutique | David’s Bridal
Tux Rental | Men’s Wearhouse : Dubuque, IA
Hair | Liz Shade @ Indulgence Salon & Spa : Dubuque, IA
Makeup | Rachel Spahn @ Indulgence Salon & Spa : Dubuque, IA
Florist | The Flower Shoppe at Steve’s Ace : Dubuque, IA
DJ | Alexxus Entertainment : Dubuque, IA
Decor Company | Affordable Elegance : Colesburg, IA
Are you planning a wedding with the love of your life, and want to have images that can tell the story of your wedding day in a unique and personal way? You’re my people! Drop me a line at candid.contrast.photo@gmail.com and tell me about your big day. I’d love to hear from you.
***behind the scenes***
Here’s some behind the scenes shots for your viewing pleasure! Apparently I’m very hands on! haha! 🙂
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Erica