Jeni + Derek | Married!

Jeni and Derek were married August 29, a beautiful Saturday down in St. Joseph! I had such a great time with Jeni, Derek, and their whole wedding party and families. What a fantastic group of people! The ever-fabulous Christina made the road trip to St. Joe with me and started her day with the guys, while I started with the ladies. Jeni was a ultra-organized bride, which earned her a bit of good-natured teasing, but the day flowed absolutely smoothly, and everyone relaxed and had a wonderful time! (Great job, Jeni!)

** Don't forget to view the more extensive slideshow, also linked at the end of this preview.**



 

Derek was calm and ready to get married! Jeni was also remarkably calm and collected... and GORGEOUS!



 

The flower girl, Kate, with her mom - playing duck duck goose. It didn't work too well with just two players, but I don't think that bothered Kate.



 

Isn't she just a doll?



 



 



 

Jeni and her dad have such a sweet relationship. Jeni got rather nervous just before the ceremony, while her dad got a little teary-eyed. Beautiful!



 



 

I love catching the sweet expressions of the bride and groom during the ceremony...



 

Kate's sparkly little shoes - so cute!



 



 

St. Joseph Catholic Church is just lovely, and full of light.



 

Married!



 

Time for a few portraits outside. We managed to get Kate and Drew together and smiling, which I'm told is a small miracle! What adorable kiddos.



 



 



 

We then headed to the reception site for photos. The reception was at Mill Creek Barn (the sister-site to the Blue Dress Barn). Mill Creek was just finished this year, and wow!! It's gorgeous.



 

The handsome men... also, I must say, it was a delight to be around these guys.



 

The happy couple! I think the barn was a great atmosphere - everyone was happy, relaxed, and you can't beat the setting.



 

Aren't they stunning?



 

The bride with her bridesmaids and bridesmen... Derek also had two brideswomen. Love it! Always do what is true to your life and your relationship :).



 

The lovely sisters :)



 

This is one of my favorite shots from the day, when Jeni and Derek were relaxed and getting sweet and cozy.



 



 

How handsome!!



 

These two were such troopers, up for anything we wanted to try! Their portraits were so much fun.



 



 

So hot...



 



 

Can you believe the detail in these flowers? Amazing.



 

A few fun ring shots...



 



 



 

And a few reception details...



 



 

I love these next two photos, how Jeni and her father are looking at each other.



 



 



 

On to the dancing... the father-daughter dance was so sweet, especially the end...



 



 

 Beautiful moment...



 



 

Like the Blue Dress Barn, Mill Creek incorporates some fantastic details!



 



 

These little girls were so adorable to watch. They were dancing machines!



 



 



 

Jeni's dad was not too pleased about Derek going after the garter... it was hilarious.



 

But he relented, and Derek went to work!



 

And speaking of a dancing machine... this lady tore it up!! She was an awesome dancer.



 

This reception was so much fun - the dancing was intense, and everyone was having a blast. The dance floor was packed! Christina and I could have stayed and danced the night away with this amazing wedding party.



 



 

Jeni and Derek, I truly enjoyed capturing your wedding day. Your friends and family were a pleasure! Enjoy your preview, and don't forget to view your slideshow for more images! (It may take a few minutes to load...).