The second half of Jaclyn & Dennis' big day!  The weather was just a little cloudy which was enough to keep the July heat down.  The humidity wasn't too bad either which is a blessing.  We loved the color of the bridesmaid dresses - so bright and summery.  They looked fantastic with the green grass and the dark skies. 

 

 

 

Pastor John presided over the ceremony as the couple exchanged rings under the gazebo.

 

 

The whole ceremony, they could not stop smiling and laughing at eachother :-D

 

 

After the kiss and a receiving line of smiles and hugs that went on for miles we decided with the wind picking up and the clouds rolling in that we had better get to the pictures quick!  Check out the drama-sky sweeping across the left side of the frame.

 

 

 

I told you there was A LOT of laughing with this group.  UKP !!!!!

 

 

 

The room was decorated with coral satin chair sashes and lime and citrus colored centerpieces.

 

 

 

 

During the cocktail hour guests enjoyed fresh fruit as well as homemade wine that Dennis made himself!  There were many different kinds to choose from including a green apple reisling that was YUM-O   :)

 

 

 

 

During dinner Anna and I snuck off to do the ring shot.  It had started to rain lightly by then and I was obsessed with doing something with the grape vine (since they make their own wine) and the whiskey barrell and the rain with the rings.  I think we spent 30 minutes on this shot while everyone was eating.  We drew a small crowd of caterers and staff who were having fun watching us work.  So worth it though.  I LOVE how this turned out.

 

 

 

So now dinner is coming to a close and I decided to head outside and check out the weather and sky situation to see when it would be a good time to get some establishing shots of the barn.  I turned so my back was to the sun now shining brightly and LO - there was a GIANT RAINBOW that stretched from the trees behind the lake and made a huge arc across the sky and touched down in the trees just behind the barn.  My jaw fell open.  This never ever happens when you have a camera in your hand.  I went running back inside, pulled Anna away from her dinner and dragged her to the deck pointing to the sky.  Her jaw fell open.  Etc. 

I went to find Jaclyn and Dennis - this was a rare rare opportunity and rainbows fade so fast - we had to get out there now!

 

 

I know that they say it's good luck to have rain on your wedding day - but this was icing on the cake with a cherry AND sprinkles on top.  The lighting was so cool.  The sun was setting with all of its golden tones but there was heavy cloud cover so it made the whole field almost glow.  (You may think this is is a product of photoshop but I can assure you - the only 'shop here is that I cloned out a small pile of firewood in the background.  All that rainbow goodness is real.  And I only WISH I could craft something like that with the computer.)

 

 

 

The sky just got better and better as the rainbow faded and clouds rolled away.  The sky turned crazy pink and purple under the clouds but you could still see the blue sky somewhere above them.  This has been my desktop wallpaper for months.

 

 

 

 

 

The party was wild!  Everyone danced and laughed and carried on!

 

 

 

To end a perfect day, they capped off the hot July evening with a small fireworks display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The festivities carried on long into the night.  It was a perfect end to a perfect day.

 

Congratulations!!   Many happy memories!

 

 

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Ceremony & Reception Location:   www.lingrowfarm.com

Catering:  Garda's Restaurant

Entertainment:  DJ Rockin John