Rachel & Steve

Steamy. Make that hot and steamy. That describes the weather for Rachel and Steve's wedding Aug. 10 in Blooming Prairie. And if you stayed late enough at the reception, toss riots of fun in with the hot and steamy, and it pretty much sums things up. Theirs was a big wedding - 14 attendants and four ushers, and many, many guests. And even the hot, steamy weather couldn't dampen the happiness of the day. Stephanie Williams, my daughter, and owner of You've Been Framed Photography in North Mankato, assisted me, and I couldn't be more pleased!

With lots and lots of work ahead of me editing photos from this wedding, along with an engagement shoot today (in even hotter and steamier weather - really - my camera lenses kept fogging up, and my Quantum battery pack refused to work), I'll post just a few of the images from yesterday. Later this week, I have to tell you about Alyvia, Nevaeh, and Marie and the hoola hoops at the wedding reception. Incredible little girls with amazing talent!!

The ceremony was beautiful with the lights turned low, and lots of candlelight adding to the ambiance. 

Rachel's dress was perfect for her - sophisticated and elegant, yet not one bit overstated.

Alyvia - the day was equally special for her.

No resemblance here - right? Rachel's sister, Tracy, was married to Chris last August, and I had the privilege of photographing their wedding too.

Moments before the ceremony begins.

"You're joking - right? What do you mean that the organ isn't working?" (It didn't.)