jessica and josh {wedding day}

St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Fort Dodge, Iowa • May 10, 2008

Jessica & Josh are a super sweet couple, and they were my first wedding in Iowa!! We have only been communicating via emails, so I’ve been more than delighted to finally meet them!

Getting ready pictures are always my favorite. Helena, the matron of honor was tearing up when Jessica first put on her dress. It was a touching moment.



Check out the dress and the shoes. I’ve got to say, these might be the most comfortable shoes ever. Good choice, Jessica!


They decided not to see each other before the wedding to keep the surprise element, so the bridal party portraits were done separately before the ceremony.

Some great shots from the ceremony.



This was taken right after the ceremony when the Mr. and Mrs. stole a little private moment together. I love the genuine happiness and relief.



A few quick portraits inside the church…

and then it was off to the reception at the beautifully decorated Laramar Ballroom.




My favorite shot of the day.

The first dance was followed by father-daughter dance, and mother-son dance. The music was awesome! Jessica and Josh made sure every guest had a great time. I have never seen so many amazing dancers gathered on a dance floor. Make sure you check out the slideshow below — more cool dancers!


Of course, the rings. : )

Jessica and Josh, thank you so much for making me your wedding photographer! Everything was so beautiful. I loved getting to know you and your families and I can’t wait to see what big things are in store for your future!

Here’s a slideshow of the highlights from the wedding. Please click HERE to download the flash player if the slideshow doesn’t work on your browser. Sit back and please be patient, this might take a while to load. Enjoy!
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love,
Ai Ling