I just received our wedding photos back this week and it made me feel like I was re-living that day again. What a beautiful day it was! Honestly I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding day. So many things that were supposed to go wrong but in the end it all couldn’t have been more perfect.
The forecast leading up to our wedding said rain Thursday through Sunday. I was so bummed seeing as how all my family and friends were traveling to town those days and I wanted them to enjoy there time here and see the state in its most beautiful setting. I always bragged to my family back in Oregon that I love that it “never rained here”… so I felt I had jinxed myself in a way. Most of my family and friends had never visited this part of the country and I just wanted them to be able to experience it the way I envisioned it in my head. Not to mention our rehearsal and wedding ceremony were both planned to be outside. The entire time Brandan kept PROMISING me it would be okay… and as a true South Dakota native I tried my hardest to believe him.
While driving to our rehearsal it started to rain. I was EXTREMELY upset. But to my surprise as soon as rehearsal was scheduled to start the rain cleared up and the sun came out. We finished rehearsal and took cover under a large picnic area to have our scheduled catered rehearsal dinner. As soon as our food arrived, the rain came pouring down, but by then I didn’t care.. we were all under cover and hey… anytime food is around I don’t have much of a care in the world except for what’s going in my mouth lol.
The next day my bridesmaids and I got up at the crack of dawn to meet for breakfast before hair and makeup. On the drive to the pancake house the sky was black with clouds and the forecast was not promising. I was devastated but was on such a time crunch with making sure everything was done in an orderly manner I decided not to focus on the weather and just pray for the best. By the time our hair and makeup was done and we went outside for pictures the sky had cleared and the sun was starting to shine through. I kept praying it would hold out for three more hours until we were inside for the reception. God granted my prayers that day because not only did it not rain but as soon as I walked down the aisle, the clouds broke and the sun was shinning right down on Brandan and I as we said “I do”. Brandan of course was at the altar whispering “I told you so..” But I have to give it to him… he has never let me down on anything he has ever promised me and I can guarantee I will never doubt him for as long as I live.
(Bridesmaids Breakfast.. had to show my gains lol)
Needless to say, our wedding day was the most perfect day of my entire existence this far. I loved every moment of it and wish I could re-live it over and over. These photos and our wedding video bring me back to that day and make me so grateful that I found the love of my life who gave me my fairytale wedding.
I welcome you all to watch our wedding video at the following link:
I also want to send a special thank you to everyone who was a part of our big day. And a very special thank you to Chris Wegner our videographer, and Brittany Kruger our photographer for capturing all our special moments.
To view more of Chris’s work please visit his website at http://www.chris-wegner.com along with Brittany Kruger’s Photography at https://www.facebook.com/BrittanyJoPhotography
Aw super cute and you look so pretty!!
Amber, thanks for sharing such a special, but yet private, part of your life. I’m a sucker for such a sweet story, and yours and Brandan’s is definitely that! I love the picture of the back of your dress, with Brandan’s arms forming the heart behind you….definitely frameworthy 🙂 I look forward to continue following both your careers, and your journey together. Wishing you both nothing but the best!
Just cried reading this! Haha it’s so beautiful and I love you guys as a Couple!
Ahh, thank you so much! 😉
Amber. My beautiful daughter in law. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful day wit me. I look forward to the day to come do things with you and getting to know you better. All l can say is my son Brandan hit the “jackpot” wen he found you. This is just the first in all the memories we will have as a family. Remember im waiting for all those babies! God bless u always my daughter. I love you. Mom
Ahh thank you Dawn! I am super happy to be a part of your wonderful family. Thanks for all your support and encouragement, it means a lot to us!