The morning of May 25th dawned and she was already awake, tucked away in the bridal chamber of the rustic barn that’s nestled amidst the 257 acres that make up Ironstone Ranch. As her bridesmaids bustled around her in a busy blur of excitement in preparation for the day ahead, she sat calmly, hands folded, taking it all in. To anyone else at home, it was a regular old Saturday off work, but for Neal + Lauren? Today was theirs. For as the sunshine peaked through the trees, a fresh new day awaited them. The best day of their lives so far.

Guests began trickling in, filling the barn with joy-filled anticipation as the ceremony drew closer. A day five years in the making, today marked Neal + Lauren’s first step in a lifelong commitment to love and cherish one another forever.

And ohhh, what a truly beautiful day it was. Filled to the brim with deep laughter, long hugs, and ear-to-ear grins, there truly couldn’t have been a more perfect way to celebrate all that Neal + Lauren are: sweethearts and soul mates.

Neal + Lauren, I cannot begin to express to you how full my heart still is from documenting your wedding day! Your love for Christ and your adoration of each other was such an honor and privilege to capture and I don’t think I stopped smiling the entire day. ;) Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for inviting me to capture your memories! Enjoy a few of my favorites from your wedding day! Hugs and Best Wishes!

How cute is she?!!
Love this of Lauren and her sweet mama!
A note from Neal…
Ohhhh Lauren! What a stunning bride you made!
Neal lookin’ sharp!
First Look time! Love these sweet moments that followed…
Special thanks to Stacia of Petals with Style for the gorgeous florals!
A HUGEEEE thank you goes out to Brittany Kreider for second shooting for me!! I loved having her along and getting her amazingly beautiful perspective on the day. For example, while I was capturing this…
Brittany was capturing this next image… LOVE.
Ha! So cute! It was a little chilly. ;)
A sweet prayer and then it was ceremony time!!
If accidentally dropping your flower girl basket coming down the aisle is the only thing that goes wrong on a wedding day, I’d say it’s a pretty perfect day! ;) Emaleigh was just so dear…
MARRIED!!
Love this. :)
A little wagon ride around the Ranch for more portraits! Ahhh LOVE Neal + Lauren for working so much portrait time into their timeline!! ;)
Then it was reception time! So many fun details…
Instead of being announced into their reception last, Neal + Lauren were announced FIRST, and then introduced their bridal party members for themselves. So fun!
And then they were OFF to their honeymoon!! Congrats to the newly minted Mr. + Mrs!!