Heidi and Patrick's wedding

After an entire week of rainy days, Saturday morning dawned sunny and clear - a perfect day for a wedding. :)  This was my first wedding as the primary photographer (Elizabeth Anderson was my wonderful assistant) and it could not have been a better experience for me!  

I've known Heidi and Patrick for over 15 years - we grew up together in the same church and in the same circle of friends...I was there when they met, and watched their relationship grow over the years.  I knew this day would probably come at some point...and it did...and it was beautiful. :)  They were one of the happiest couples I've ever seen...absolutely soaking in every moment of the day.  I had a ton of fun, and a very hard time deciding which pictures to use on my blog.  I'm just warning you right now that it'll probably be a very long post. :)  Hope you enjoy...

Jesse, the bride's brother and the ring bearer

Gorgeous girls!  You all made my job very easy :)

During the ceremony, Heidi and Patrick both read letters that they had written to their parents.

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, and Mr. and Mrs. Lind

Top photo: The groom's sister, Caroline, and her fiance, Jared

Bottom photo: The bride's sister, Christa, and the groom's brother, Bill

The new Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Lewis :)

Bill, the groom's brother and best man, gave a toast during the meal.

The father-daughter and mother-son dances...

All the bridesmaids served brownies and ice-cream 

Elizabeth, the groom's sister, did an amazing job as the wedding coordinator...

she also made the wedding cake :)

Patrick's sister, Hannah, caught the bouquet :)

Such a fun bridal party! I had a blast that day...and I'm not sure, but I think they did too :)

Heidi and Patrick, it was an honor to photograph your wedding and have a part in your special day.  May God's richest blessings be on you both as you begin your new life together.  Love you both :)

Rachel Elisabeth