You’re 26 today and I love you!!! Today Johnny gave you batteries for your birthday…you know, so that you can fix all of his toys that have been needing batteries for a while. His idea completely. Matthew gave you a tortilla warmer, because of the love of Mexican food that you share. Even today he was talking about Mexico, how he wants to go there because that is where there are lots of rice and beans. And the girls? Well, we gave you a new waffle maker since you’ve been craving waffles ever since I ruined our old one when I cooked bacon in it. Alton Brown said it was a good idea and I listened to him. But even better than all of this, we go on a date night tonight in downtown San Diego-our first real date night since we moved. I know, everyone in internetland, this is a disgrace. But we haven’t found a babysitter yet and family is all up North! Our dear friend Andrea is going to take care of our kiddos while we wine and dine. By the way, this is you, helping me test my light at a wedding. You are very handsome. xoxo Katie
Ha, Katie! You cooked Bacon on his waffle maker!? You’re crazy! I’ve been thinking about you and wanted to say that i miss you. I’ll be stalking you more soon! :O)
awwww! so sweet! happy birthday Mikey! I hope you guys enjoyed your date night!
You’ll have to share which waffle maker because we need one too! Amazing couple you two are! Happy Birthday Mike!
Are you kidding me?!?! The girls and I would be out there in 1 1/2 hours ready to play and babysit!! We would love to have any excuse to come down- and catching up with you all would be GREAT! Please take us up on the offer soon!!! XOXO Love you!
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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i love that first bridge shot! awesome.
AMAZING! The love, joy, and beauty of the wedding spill off the page…
Beautiful!!
Lovely!
These pictures perfectly capture the essence of you both and all the love that you share.
cake shot wins!
Wow Katie!!! These are A-MAZING!! Seriously fab!!
…so that I can remember what sprawled out crayons look like. Specifically, what sprawled out crayons look like in the middle of a completely average Wednesday in June with three kids under the age of 4–It’s been just a normal afternoon, one in which I was trying to keep curious and busy hands out of my kitchen drawers. And also to put off bubbles outside for just a little while longer.
Also, here we are! My cousin Debbie drew this at a family party this past weekendI can’t decide yet where it is going up in the house. But it makes me happy.
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aww!
LOVE that drawing. Those are always fun to look back and see your family through someone else’s eyes!
I was so honored to second shoot this wedding for my new friend Drew Bittel. I got to know her work a little bit while living in IL, and she’s awesome at what she does! I obviously didn’t get to meet Nancy or Eric before their wedding day, but they were so so sweet and I felt right at home with their families. Their wedding took place on the grounds of the Athenaeum in Pasadena, CA and the day couldn’t have been more beautiful! We started out with Nancy and her family in the bridal suite…
I loved the looks on the faces of Nancy’s mom, dad, and sisters as they saw her in her dress…
A pre-wedding toast…
Nancy and her sisters…
Eric and his guys…
Married!
Their first dance as husband and wife!
Last but not least, Eric has a bunch of family that came all the way from Holland to be there…and they brought the house down with a crazy show
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Katie, these are so beautiful! I especially love the shot of the bride and groom through the window opening. You are so very talented! The Midwest misses you!
Beautiful images Katie!! Welcome back to California! And isn’t that venue to die for? So awesome you had the opportunity to work with Drew. She is amazing!!!
love the bike shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
love the socks.
love her shoes.
<3
So so beautiful! You inspire me all the time!
Love the shots Katie, gorgeous!
Gorgeous! I love the pre-wedding toast series.
Katie, I love them all! What a cute couple and a gorgeous venue! I guess California really is more beautiful than here! Hahaha! Really great shots… and I love her blue shoes. Cute idea!
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