Ellen and Doug go together like two peas in a pod.  Just like peas, these two grew up on farms.  So it was quite fitting that their reception was held at one.  Their wedding was just about as beautiful as their relationship.  Each and every thoughtful and carefully handcrafted detail was not lost on me.  From the hand painted signs to the seating chart, each detail was awe inspiring.  Even the wood used to hold the centerpieces on each table was hand chosen from family farmland before finishing into a fine piece of art.

Water of some kind is needed to grow a plentiful harvest.  Ellen and Doug are for sure to grow a bountiful marriage as the rain clouds blessed them on their wedding day (luckily all before the outdoor festivities)!   We even momentarily saw a rainbow (not in the images) hovering outside over the town.  The rain clouds parted after the indoor ceremony and  the most beautiful peaceful sky let in and splashing on the dance floor ensued late into the night.

Trigger Warning – Sweet tooths abort!  This wedding reception contained one of the best make your own smores tables I’ve ever been privy to photograph.

And a special thanks to all the vendors

that helped make this day such a joy to photograph!

Dresses – Bridal Elegance

Flower Girl Dresses – Posh Peanut on etsy

Hair – Studio 718

Suits – Mr. Penguin 

Rings – Zales

Boots – Cavenders

Flowers – TPM Stems

Reception Decor – DIY

Food – Stone Jug Barbeque

Music – Joe Beck Entertainment

Cake – Kelsey’s Kakes

Tent and Dance Floor – Rental Pros

Transportation – Top Shelf Chauffeur

Ceremony – Trinity Lutheran Church

To see more awesome RJA wedding images check out our wedding gallery.