When Susanna & Drew asked me to come to Nebraska to be their wedding photographer, I was elated! My wife and I have been friends with Susanna & her family for years and years and love this family! So it was such an honor to be included in their wedding day! Meeting Drew for the first time on the morning of their wedding, I was instantly impressed with how kind, joyful, and respectful he was! Truly happy to see these two get married!

Their wedding preparations started at Hillcrest Evangelical Free Church in Seward, Nebraska. Susanna was getting her hair and make-up done, while Drew was getting in his sharp navy suit! They had all their details ready for me and I had so much fun photographing all the details! Love the gold accents! After Susanna’s mom helped her into her dress, she put Susanna’s veil in – the same veil she wore on her wedding day! Then Susanna did a first look with her dad! He is so proud of his daughter! You can see it in the joy on his face!

Then we went over to a local park for their first look! This whole morning, there were big, dark storm clouds hovering around the area! When I saw the forecast I prayed for just the perfect windows of good weather for photos and that is exactly what we got! It was down-pouring just a few miles away and we were blessed with beautiful weather! Susanna & Drew had a special first look and then we did some couple’s photos! How stunning do these two look! Then their wedding party joined for photos and we had so much fun! Love this crew! We then went back to the church for family photos in the sanctuary before the ceremony.

Guests were seated and everyone was lined up ready to go. They were just waiting for the music to change and Drew was just about to walk his grandma down. She turned to him and fixed his hair and gave him a loving smile and chuckle! They processional proceeded and Drew was beaming as his bride walked down the aisle toward him! Once Susanna & her dad got to the end of the aisle, he shared some meaningful words and a blessings on the couple! After the pastor gave a charge to the couple, they exchanged rings and the parents came up prayed with the couple. Love this! They were pronounced husband and wife and shared a kiss while everyone cheered!

Right after the ceremony, we went downtown Seward to get some “just married” photos around town! We did some photos at the historic courthouse and a local lake! Once we got back to the reception, the wedding party and couple were announced in! Dinner was enjoyed, toasts were given, and the wedding party played fun crowd participation games! Such a fun time had by all! After the couple mingled with guests, it was time for their send-off! And what a fun, unique send-off it was! Susanna & Drew supplied water balloons for their guests to throw at them while they ran to their get away car! So fun!!! Congrats to this sweet couple!

Ceremony & Reception Venue: Hillcrest Evangelical Free Church
Bridesmaid’s Dresses: JJ’s House
Suit: The Modern Groom
Her Ring: A. T. Thomas Jewelers
His Ring: A. T. Thomas Jewelers