Over 260 guests from around the world traveled to Hutchinson, Kansas to be a part of Rachel and Shawn’s beautiful summer wedding. And it’s easy to see just why they have so many friends. You’d be hard pressed to find a more loving, kind, and sincere couple.
Though the heat index on their day topped out at around 115 degrees, I didn’t hear them complain once. Not even when we spent portrait time outside in downtown Hutchinson!

After a quick check in the mirror, Shawn looks pleased.

Rachel and Shawn’s wedding party was nothing short of amazing to work with. They’ve got some incredible friends! The only time we had for portraits was during the heat of the day with the hot sun straight overhead. It wasn’t pleasant. And they worked it out anyway!

Rachel was SUCH a beautiful bride; I’d never know from these pictures how hot it was outside!!

Erin and Nathan planned a very personal, meaningful outdoor wedding on Erin’s family farm near Salina. The details were beautiful, the setting serene. And then June in Kansas happened. It stormed so hard during the reception we thought the tent was going to fall over! Though the weather teased us all day long, their wedding was just gorgeous and a lot of fun.
I’ll start off with Erin and Nathan braving one of the storms that came through during the day…

I recently had the privilege of photographing a fairy tale wedding out in Denver. Audra and Nathanael’s day couldn’t have been more perfect. Their wedding was so much fun to photograph!

The crystal and ruffle flower detail on Audra’s dress was to die for!!

Audra and Nathanael had the guys wear these very dapper cravats. The only problem was that no one knew how to tie them! Thank goodness for YouTube…
In their defense, I googled “cravat” and discovered that there is an entire book called “The Art of Tying the Cravat.” Who knew?

LOVE the moment when the groom sees the bride for the first time…always unforgettable.

These next two portraits were taken on the grounds of the Phipp’s Mansion, where the reception was held. It’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen!

Given their last name, the shoes on the top of the cake were a stroke of genius! They are confectionary replicas of the shoes Audra and Nathanael wore on the wedding day.

Nathanael’s brothers had a very unique toast for the couple…

See more of Audra and Nathanael’s beautiful Denver, CO wedding on Facebook.