Brianne + Beau | Omaha, Nebraska

Our 1st wedding of 2011 began with a burst of excitement as we had the honor to celebrate the marriage of Beau and Brianne. The day was draped with stunning simplicity.  Black satin ribbons and white anemones with pale pink hues added rich elegance.

The whole day was filled with joy, from the moment Beau saw Brianne, to the celebration of the reception.  Beau and Brianne are the type of people who are always thinking of others.  Their love for each other was as evident as their love for all who shared in their special day with them.

Spring clouds held the potential of rain, creating the perfect mixture of sunlight and soft gray hues. Some of our favorite pictures were taken along a lane of trees at Boys Town.  Suddenly, the trees filled with sunlight turning them to a brilliant emerald green just as Beau and Brianne were embracing.  Matt was so excited, that he exclaimed, "Gem City!"  This made no sense to any of us, but produced much laughter, smiles and teasing.   

It is people like Beau and Brianne that make photography so much fun. They are the type of people who touch your heart and stay with you.  We wish them all the best!

Highlights of 2010: Laughter

"We are all a little weird and life is a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love."  ~ Dr. Seuss

The most memorable moments are the unexpected.  Moments that catch you by surprise and result in uproarious laughter.  This year of weddings was full of just those moments, where the brides and grooms had zany senses of humor, very similar to ours.  We thought it might be fun to share just a few of those moments with you.  Below we have highlighted just some of the many, many great times and great people we have been able to get to know.  We hope these pictures bring smiles.  That's why we love our job! 

Everyone laughed at the wedding of Joe and Vanessa, because during the middle of the ceremony the groomsmen unexpectedly brought out a homemade ball and chain instead of the wedding ring.  We didn't feel sorry one bit for Joe since he has it pretty good being stuck with such an amazing girl.  

It was summer, in the small town of Seward, and Matt had this "GREAT" idea.  All the groomsmen lined up to jump off the stage.  It was perfect, they ran, they jumped....and then....the groom then fell and ripped a hole in his pants... oops!! Good thing they had renters insurance and a great sense of humor!

Weddings are full of hilarious moments; silly faces, grooms pretending to run away and lots of bridal party humor.  At the reception anything can happen! The inevitable cake smashing, the memorable speeches, crazy dances, outlandish costumes, and spontaneous chants and laughter.  It is these little moments that make each wedding unique, wonderful and all the more memorable.

Before Josh and Ashley's wedding Matt had the opportunity to go wake boarding with the groomsmen, hours before the ceremony. These guys were great, they did flips and jumps with grace and ease.  Then when they offered Matt a turn, he realized just how hard it was to do those cool moves let alone get up out of the water! The top pictures are of the pros and the bottom two pictures are of Matt attempting to stand up on the board. :)

Thanks for sharing such a great year with us! 

Highlights of 2010: Weddings

Well, it was an incredible year, and we have so much to be thankful for.  This year has brought us so much joy as we have made many friends and worked with some amazing people.  For the rest of January we are going to highlight the best moments of 2010, starting with weddings.

For every wedding there is a story waiting to to be told. The story of the couple, the families, their individual uniqueness, and their love is communicated throughout a day full of memories.  As we reflected about these defining moments, we were so blessed to think about the stories of each couple.  They all are tremendous people.  Enjoy the images!

~Matt and Abbie~

Vanessa + Joe: Omaha

Ashley + Josh: Omaha

Sarah + Jason: Scribner

Jessica + Chad: Seward

Jill + Scott: Mahoney Park

Amber + Kevin: Columbus

Chelsea + Evan: Fremont

Trisha + Jordan: Lincoln

Kristina + Matt: Plattsmouth

Katie + Matt: Ames

Katie and Matt's Wedding

Our last wedding of 2010 took us to the Cyclone town of of Ames, Iowa, where a Nebraska girl married an Iowa boy.

We first met Matt and Katie in the summer, and immediately we were impressed by their character and deep love for each other.  Matt and Katie are a remarkable couple, full of life and devotion.  On their wedding day white winter snow dusted the ground with a sparkle of excitement.  Inside beautiful stained glass windows showered the church with gorgeous light.  It was the perfect winter day.

The ceremony was filled with abounding joy.  Katie and Matt glowed as they adoringly looked at each other.  Their vibrant personalities were reflected in many ways throughout the day.  The playful bantering of two football rivals, the fur Russian Trooper hats, and the dance-off down the aisle, where each bridal party member showed their best moves while Katie and Matt scored them, were just some of the many priceless moments during the day.  The evening was alive with laughter as the celebration began.  Friends and family are a priority for Katie and Matt, and the reception was one of the greatest parties that we have been to. Everyone danced till they couldn't dance any more.  One of the highlights of the evening was Matt's Thriller Dance.  The perfect execution and choreography would have made Michael Jackson proud.  Everyone celebrated the union of Katie and Matt!

We made many wonderful memories during this December wedding.  Many thanks to Katie and Matt for letting us be a part of their wedding day and their lives! 

Plattsmouth Wedding - Kristina and Matt

"What is beauty but something that is responded to with emotion?  Courage, at least partly, is emotional.  All the splendor of life.  But the best of life is, in fact, emotional, then one wanted the highest, purest emotions: and that meant joy." - Sheldon Vanauken

Nestled in the rolling hills of Plattsmouth, NE a small community church was illuminated with the warm celebration of Matt and Kristina's Wedding.  Laughter, smiles and many tears were shared when Kristina received Matt's wedding gift; a red rose and a homemade scrapbook of drawings, poems, pictures, and a prayer for their marriage.  It was the perfect collection of his love for her.  Everyone cried, even me!  In the sanctuary Matt awaited the moment he would get to see his bride for the first time.  When he turned around to see her, tears fell.  Kristina looked simply beautiful!

Matt and Kristina's wedding was about the union, of families, friends, and with each other.  Their ceremony resounded with joy and promise.  During the ceremony they honored their mothers with roses.  Then, on the way to the reception, they made a special surprise stop to see their Grandmother in a nursing home.  They shared their joy with everyone.  

The reception was held at the historic Durum Museum.  The halls were elegantly ornate with colossal ceilings and gold trim.  In the center of the main hall a huge Christmas tree greeted every guest to the celebration. When the bridal party arrived we had a blast taking photographs in the old train station and on the trolly.  The evening was full of dancing and joy! We couldn't be happier for them.  Many blessings to them in the future.

Trisha and Jordan's Wedding

We have been so blessed with wonderful weather this fall!  Trisha and Jordan's wedding was no exception.  The pristine fall day accented the fall colors and clear skies.  Everyone was waiting in anticipation for Trisha and Jordan's wedding.  The entire day was full of fond memories between dear friends.  And it was made complete with an excellent reception that perfectly celebrated the love between the bride and groom.  Games, contests, and dancing highlighted the evening.  We truly belive that we have the best job in the world, witnessing such sacred and beautiful days.  Much blessings to Trisha and Jordan always!