Michelle & Ryan- Married!
They met in the Cottage Grove Firemen's Festival Beer Tent.. and depending on who you ask the story sounds a little different. What remains the same in both versions is their immediate attraction to one another. Ryan even took it a step further by programming Michelle's number into his phone as 'Cute Michelle'. Perhaps it was destiny and he had a feeling even then that Cute Michelle just may become a permanent fixture in his life. Whether he knew it then or not.... it's clear that these two are on a flight course that will take them to many new and exciting places. Together your love makes everyone around you want to stand up and cheer "Bon Voyage" and "Best Wishes" They wish; as I do... for nothing but wonderful adventures together in your future.
Michelle and Ryan thank you for being two of the sweetest, most easy going people I could have photographed. When you put so much planning and effort into your wedding day it's disheartening when things don't go according to plan. The two of you never lost sight of each other and traversed the unexpected hiccups with such grace. Quietly I was doing my own cheering for you both from the sidelines. May you never loose site of your flight destination.
Another beautiful creation by Daffodil Parker
Pilot's uniform?? Nothing sharper then a man in a tux.
Except maybe his beautiful bride...
Love this capture Rob (my second shooter) took of Michelle just before going down the aisle.
Can't help but wonder what these two were talking about during the service....
Can I just revert quickly back to my inner 10 year old for a moment.... Photographing a wedding at the airport? How ridiculously excited was I!! The only problem I learned with photographing weddings at airports is the unexpected fly bys.
This may just be one of my all time favorite wedding images... EVER.
Another great Rob capture....
LOVE....
We snuck out briefly at the reception to enjoy some cool air and the setting sun.. so glad we did. One of my FAVs.
What was the most memorable part of your day?
Michelle: Seeing Ryan at the front of the church waiting for me!
What is your funniest memory from your wedding day?
Michelle: It’s a tie!! One
would have to be when the entire wedding party was teasing my new husband, who
is a pilot, about the incorrect use of a particular airport term. (“Hey Jennifer, wouldn't this spot on the
tarmac make for a great picture?”) My
other funniest memory is when Ryan and I were trying to reenact some of the
complicated kiss sequences that our guests wanted us to do. Let’s just say we have some very creative
friends and family!
Any advice you’d share for future couples getting married?
Don’t sweat the small stuff.
No matter how much planning you put into the day, there are bound to be
things that don’t go quite right. Our
day was far from “perfect,” but at the end of the day I had married my best
friend and that is all that matters!
What songs did you use for your:
First Dance
– One Republic’s All This Time
Father/Daughter
Dance- Lady Antebellum's Never Alone
Mother/Son
Dance- Lady Antebellum's Never Alone
Grand March-
Top Gun Theme
Where did you go (or are you going) for your Honeymoon?
We aren't quite sure yet, but we can’t wait to start
planning one for this fall.
How did you two meet?
We were introduced at the Cottage Grove beer tent in June of
2008. Thanks Jesica! ;)
Who were your Vendors?
Florist –
Daffodil Parker
Cake Baker –
Karen the Cake Lady
DJ or Band –
DJ Magic
Videographer
– Our dear friends Mike and Gina Heine
Reception
Site – Cherokee Country Club
Ceremony
Site – Messiah Lutheran Church
Any great vendor experiences to share?
Matt, our DJ for the evening, did a phenomenal job!! There
were a lot of challenges that came up throughout the evening and Matt was an
asset in helping us through it all. He
adjusted our timeline accordingly and had the dance floor packed almost the
entire night. Plus, he REALLY took a lot
of time and effort to personalize our reception. I especially love that when he introduced
our best man and maid of honor he even said how long we have known them, where
they are from, who they are dating and some other fun facts about each. We absolutely could not have picked a better
DJ!
Jennifer and Rob, you both were such a pleasure to work
with! Although some of the guys may have
thought the picture taking portion of the day was going to drag on I think they
quickly realized it would be one of the highlights of the day. Thank you for making it fun! Ryan and I, along with
our entire wedding party, had such a blast during our photo shoots at the
airport and Erin’s Snug Irish Pub!
