Bethany and Tim had a beautiful start...

...to their life as husband and wife a few weeks ago. Bethany's Dad and Tim's Grandpa, both pastors, married the couple at the Northwestern Christ Chapel. It was really neat to see Bethany's Sanborn, Iowa church family so involved at the wedding: the church choir sang, a woman from church, Letty (whose daughter Nickie's wedding I get to photograph next summer) was wedding coordinator, a church boys club served ice cream at the reception, and the list goes on.

The wedding was elegant and beautiful, and Tim and Bethany were relaxed and happy.

Bethany getting ready...

She was a beautiful bride!


We had planned to go to another location for pictures, but since it was extremely windy, we stayed on campus and were still able to get some really nice images of the couple. I always have the schedule of the photography time very much planned out in detail. However, we seldom get through and entire wedding without changing something because of the weather or other circumstances. And sometimes my favorite images are from a location that we hadn't planned on using. Tim and Bethany were a fantastic example of just going with the flow and not getting stressed about things going differently on their big day.


I think the next image is so much fun-not only because of the couple's expressions, but also because I (happened to!) capture their reflection in the glass doors in the middle of the photo! OK, TINY reflection, I know, but still! :-)

This extraordinary couple will be heading to Africa with the Peace Corps in February. Tim will work in forestry and Bethany will train teachers. Here's wishing you blue skies in all your future endeavors, Tim and Bethany!