rachel and kyle : omaha wedding photography

To close out 2008, I shot the wedding of Rachel and Kyle. You may remember those names from this engagement shoot. These two are so darn cute; I was so excited for their wedding! And to make it even better, it took place two days after Christmas, so we had fabulous visions of amazing snow-backed pictures outside with Rachel wearing a little fur wrap and boots....alas, the snow all melted two days before the wedding.

It was amazing nonetheless!

This is one of my favorite "getting ready" pictures ever.




Kyle sent her flowers at the salon with this adorable note inside.











How funny is this??


Kyle's sister was a bridesmaid, and much more comfortable behind the camera than in front of it. I think she thought she'd get out of pictures if she wore the plastic nose. :)


Then I visited the guys' room, where they were relaxing and playing cards. Which was perfect, because I was able to get a couple awesome ring shots with the cards.






Her details were perfect. I love it when so much attention is paid to the little things.


Then it was time for the ceremony. So emotional and so full of love!








After the ceremony, we piled in Ollie the Trolley for the ride to the ceremony site, the Marriott Regency here in Omaha. Someone brought the disguises. :)


The details at the hotel were stunning as well.





The cake was beautiful AND delicious!


They had quite the genteel cake cutting, followed by an oh-so-sweet kiss.






As always, the toasts were incredibly touching. The best man speaking, with the bridesmaids at rapt attention.


The two co-maids-of-honor gave a tag team speech.



And then it was time for the first dance...so romantic!




And then the party REALLY got started with the open dancing.








To leave you on a sweet note, Rachel and Kyle had....a cookie bar!




Let's just say...it had its fans. :)