You'd never believe that this beautiful day held some powerful storms here in NE.


Despite it all, Sam and Tyler had the most beautiful wedding day. You know what they say about rain on your wedding day - well I'm believing that the storms mean tenfold blessings in their marriage!


The day began at Blue Door Salon in Omaha - truly such a beautiful space to get ready!

Elegant white wedding dress hanging in gold-framed doorway with ornate curtains.
Wedding details flatlay with invitation, shoes, rings, perfume and vintage accessories.
Close-up detail of delicate lace trimming on white wedding dress veil.
Wedding rings and dried flowers on textured fabric in natural light.
Woman in white robe getting ready in ornate gold mirror before wedding.
Emotional moment between two people embracing on tufted bench by window.
Couple shares an intimate moment while resting on a couch in black and white.
Person in white dress sits elegantly on a marble floor near windows.

The day continued on as we headed to the beautiful Pella in Blackstone. What was once a church is now a gorgeous wedding venue here in Omaha, NE. Sam shared her first look with her dad and we grabbed some photos of Tyler and his best man.

Groomsmen in black suits making playful poses near bright windows.
Wedding party members in formal attire dance and pose by large windows.
Sequence showing groomsman near window adjusting his tie before the ceremony.
Man in formal suit arranges his pocket square by window in black and white photo.
Groom adjusts his tie while standing near bright windows in black and white.
Bride in elegant white dress holds paper while standing in venue with string lights.
Hands hold handwritten note against bright white background.
Couple shares first look moment in venue with string lights and white folding chairs.
A wedding venue set up with white chairs and string lights hanging from wooden beams on the ceiling.
Wedding chapel with rows of white chairs and rustic wood beam ceiling decorated with string lights.
Black and white wedding photo showing an intimate moment in a chapel with string lights overhead.

Finally, finally it was time for the first look between Sam and Tyler! I love first looks on wedding days because it gives the couple a chance to breathe together and actually spend TIME together on their wedding day! It's all too easy for the day to fly by, but the first look builds in guaranteed time, and I promise, it doesn't take away from the moment you see each other while walking down the aisle. If anything, it gets some of those nerves out of the way and ACTUALLY take in the realization of WOW, I'm about to marry my person.

Romantic wedding couple sits on brick staircase sharing intimate moment at church entrance.
Black and white sequence showing playful wedding couple interaction.
Wedding couple shares romantic kiss outside brick church with tall bell tower in background.
Close up wedding portrait showing intimate romantic kiss in black and white.
Wedding couple shares joyful moment together outside historic brick church.
Bride in fitted white gown and groom stand together on church lawn with dramatic architecture.
Elegant wedding couple posing on stone steps with brick wall backdrop.
Artistic black and white wedding portraits on church steps.
Couple in wedding attire posing against brick wall backdrop with coral and white floral bouquet.
Romantic wedding kiss with bride's veil flowing in the breeze.
Dramatic wedding portrait showcasing bride's flowing dress and veil against brick church.
Candid wedding photo sequence showing playful interaction on church steps.
Close-up of bride holding peach and white wedding bouquet with groom in black tuxedo.
Romantic embrace between newlyweds outside Gothic church with bride's veil flowing.
Newlyweds share tender moment on brick steps with long flowing white veil and floral bouquet.
Black and white portrait of wedding couple with elegant white dress and floral details.
Happy couple walks on church lawn with bride's dress flowing in wind and bell tower backdrop.
Close-up detail of flowing white lace veil against outdoor wedding backdrop.
Newlyweds share an embrace in front of a brick church building with stone steps.
Newlyweds walk hand in hand on church grounds with elegant brick Gothic architecture.

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Next we headed into the ceremony - a slight rain delay but it didn't change the magic at all. The bride and groom opted for cocktail hour before the ceremony, and the groom was able to mingle with guests while the bride hid away with her bridesmaids!


The ceremony was so sweet, and reflected their hearts and love for one another.

Groom walks down aisle in modern ceremony venue with string lights and wooden ceiling.
Emotional embrace during indoor wedding ceremony with string lights and white chairs.
A couple shares an intimate dance moment at a wedding reception under string lights.
Bridesmaids in burgundy dresses laugh together during wedding ceremony.
Row of bridesmaids in deep red dresses holding bouquets during wedding ceremony.
Young ring bearers in formal attire smile during wedding ceremony with white folding chairs.
Two young boys in formal wear laugh during wedding ceremony.
Black and white close-up of hands resting on formal attire.
Two people embrace under warm string lights at wedding reception.
Young ring bearers holding greenery sprigs during wedding ceremony.
Black and white photo of wedding ceremony processional with string lights overhead.
Wedding ceremony processional in bright indoor venue with string lights.
Wedding ceremony in progress showing couple and officials in front of string lights and floral decor.
Joyful wedding ceremony moment under string lights with bouquet and formal attire.
Black and white detail shot of wedding bouquet being held at ceremony.
Wedding party assembled at indoor venue with string lights and decorative elements.
Wedding ceremony in progress with floral arch and string lights in bright indoor venue.
Black and white photo of wedding ceremony with floral arch and string light decorations.
Close-up black and white shot of hands during wedding ring exchange ceremony.
Wedding ceremony ring exchange moment with bride in white dress and officiant.

Post ceremony, the bride and groom opted to mingle with their guests rather than have a second photo session, which made a ton of sense considering the on and off rain! Plus, it was what they wanted, and that's all that mattered.


The reception was so perfect - some of my FAVORITE moments of wedding days happen at the reception, such as the cake cutting, the speeches (you're bound to get some tears and so many laughs as we celebrate the reason we're all there - THE COUPLE!), and the dance floor!


Overall, even though the storms were heavy, the day was so unbelievably perfect. It's almost as though God was placing a little dome around the venue to ensure that the day could not be ruined! I am so thankful and blessed to have been able to capture it.

Elegant wedding centerpiece with pink and white flowers in white vase surrounded by candles on white tablecloth.
Elegant wedding reception table setting with white linens, candles, and floral centerpieces in warm ambient lighting.
Black and white photo of a simple white wedding cake with cutlery on a place setting.
Wedding reception guests seated at round tables with string lights and floral arrangements overhead.
Wedding guests celebrating joyfully in a venue with orange uplighting and wooden beams.
Couple in formal attire dancing and celebrating in a reception venue with string lights and greenery.
Wedding attendee in burgundy dress walking through reception venue with wooden beams and window greenery.
Reception venue with arched wooden beams and guests at white-clothed tables with elegant decor.
Wedding reception crowd celebrating with raised hands under string lights in a church-style venue.
Wedding guests dancing and celebrating at reception with string lights and orange uplighting.
Wedding celebration in venue with dramatic orange lighting and hanging greenery in windows.
Newlyweds share joyful laughter with wedding guests during a celebration under string lights.
Wedding party dances energetically in a rustic venue decorated with string lights.
Couple shares intimate moment while cutting their simple white wedding cake.
Black and white photo of newlyweds sharing romantic kiss near their wedding cake.
White wedding cake displayed on table with serving utensils.
Bridesmaids in burgundy dresses share intimate conversation at reception dinner table.
Newlyweds toast with champagne glasses while seated at reception table.
Soft focus close-up of peachy pink wedding flowers in dreamy lighting.
Elegant table centerpiece with blush roses and candlelight at wedding reception.