I arrived at their rehearsal on the eve of their wedding, and there was such a great energy about the room. I normally don’t attend ceremony rehearsals, but since I was traveling and in town early, I wanted to come, chill in the back, and have some time with Ryan, Amber and their families. You see, Ryan was a groomsman for a past wedding that I shot and I had only talked to him and Amber on the phone and in e-mails over the past year as they planned their wedding–so this was our first real face to face time. And I have to tell you, Ryan and Amber were just BEAMING. I love that this is my first memory of them as a couple. I think I even told Ryan how much he looked like he was on cloud nine–and he simply confirmed that he was
Anyway, Ryan and Amber are such a positive and upbeat couple–in fact, I think I have found a new obsession and that is Ryan’s blog. His posts are awesome for me both as a person and a business owner-check it out!
The intimate ceremony and reception were both held at the top of The Embassy Club in downtown Des Moines, IA, but first I started out with Amber in her home…
Ryan and Amber decided to have some time alone before the ceremony…and we got some pretty pictures like these…
The bridal party in downtown Des Moines! They were rad.
Amber with her dad!
Ryan and Amber said private vows to one another as a close friend played the guitar and sang in the background.
Married!
mmmmmm…..
I love this shot of their first dance together…
The crazy view from the room…
Thank you so much Ryan and Amber for letting me in on your day! You and your families are wonderful and gracious and I loved that my first time in Des Moines was with you two!
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