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Pink and Navy Summer Wedding in Mitchell, SD

Amy and Elliot got married on a gorgeous day in August, surrounded by tons of friends and family. The day started bright and early with Amy and her bridesmaids at Prestige Salon in Mitchell, where the girls got ready while sipping mimosas – probably one of my favorite wedding day traditions!

Bride getting makeup on for wedding day | Maddie Peschong Photography

Bridal wedding day makeup | Maddie Peschong Photography

Bride makeup for wedding day | Maddie Peschong Photography

Amy looked absolutely stunning even before a stitch of makeup was put on, so I couldn’t wait to see her all dolled up!

Bride custom wedding wire hanger | Maddie Peschong Photography

Amy had a gorgeous custom hanger for dress shots and showed off her new name: Mrs. Nelson. So cute! I love these little details.

Wedding dress on wire hanger with stained glass | Maddie Peschong Photography

Wedding dress buttons and details | Maddie Peschong Photography

Pink wedding bouquet, shoes, and silver ring | Maddie Peschong Photography

Bride getting into dress photos | Maddie Peschong Photography

Wedding dress buttons | Maddie Peschong Photography

Amy’s dress was a beautiful full ballgown with a intricately covered buttons and a thin, sparkly belt.

Mom putting on bride's jewelry | Maddie Peschong Photography

Bride looking in mirror putting on earrings | Maddie Peschong Photography

I love the few moments with the groom before the first time he sees his bride on their wedding day. You can tell that the nerves and excitement are so high!

Groom waiting in sanctuary for bride | Maddie Peschong Photography

Bride and groom first look in sanctuary | Maddie Peschong Photography

And then, it’s this moment: the first time they see each other on the wedding day. The nerves of the morning totally melt away and they’re just left feeling total joy. You can’t beat that moment. It’s my absolute favorite.

Bride and groom first look in church sanctuary | Maddie Peschong Photography

Amy and Elliot incorporated love letters into their ceremony, but they shared them with each other before their guests arrived. It was so special and sweet!

Bride and groom wedding day notes | Maddie Peschong Photography

Bride and groom first look portraits | Maddie Peschong Photography

Bride and groom under veil in summer wedding | Maddie Peschong Photography

I loved all the pink and navy colors of their wedding party! They had a good looking group.

Navy and pink summer wedding | Maddie Peschong Photography

Navy and pink wedding attire | Maddie Peschong Photography

I love the above shot! It’s such a cute, candid moment, and actually captured by my sister and second shooter. She does such a great job. I love working with another photographer to get moments like this!

Pink and white bridesmaids dresses and flowers | Maddie Peschong Photography

Navy groomsmen suits with pink ties | Maddie Peschong Photography

Bride and groom portraits | Maddie Peschong Photography

Navy and pink bridal party fun photo ideas | Maddie Peschong Photography

Groom watch and bride bouquet | Maddie Peschong Photography

Groomsmen navy and pink socks photo | Maddie Peschong Photography

Navy and pink wedding party fun pose ideas | Maddie Peschong Photography

Bride and groom holding hands | Maddie Peschong Photography

Bride and groom portraits summer wedding | Maddie Peschong Photography

Black and white wedding portraits | Maddie Peschong Photography

bride and groom shoes photo | Maddie Peschong Photography

Groom kissing bride black and white | Maddie Peschong Photography

Bride and groom sunglasses | Maddie Peschong Photography

Bride and groom walking photo | Maddie Peschong Photography

Bride and groom looking at each other photo | Maddie Peschong Photography

Black and white wedding day portraits | Maddie Peschong Photography

Black and white wedding invitations | Maddie Peschong Photography

Back of church wedding shot | Maddie Peschong Photography

Bride and groom church ceremony | Maddie Peschong Photography

It’s so neat to see what all my couples do for the unity ceremony. Amy and Elliot had a gorgeous, custom two-piece wood cross. One piece fit inside of the other, and they put them together during the ceremony. I hope I get to see more of these in the coming years because it was really cool!

Bride and groom wood cross unity ceremony | Maddie Peschong Photography

Bride and groom kiss in church | Maddie Peschong Photography

These two walked out of the church to a sea of bubbles and it was so pretty to watch!

Bride and groom bubble church exit send off | Maddie Peschong Photography

Wedding bubble send off | Maddie Peschong Photography

Summer wedding with bubble church exit | Maddie Peschong Photography

This darling ring bearer did not want his photo taken, but we got a couple sweet shots of him!

Here comes the bride ring bearer sign | Maddie Peschong Photography

Bridal party sunglasses | Maddie Peschong Photography

Amy and Elliot treated their wedding party to a party bus between the ceremony and reception and they all had a blast. We stopped at a couple bars for celebratory shots and drinks for the happy couple!

Wedding party bus | Maddie Peschong Photography

Wedding reception party bus | Maddie Peschong Photography

Selfies and champagne chugging? Best. Couple. Ever.

Wedding party celebrations | Maddie Peschong Photography

Wedding party cheers | Maddie Peschong Photography

The Nelson nuptial reception was at the Highland Conference Center and it looked beautiful! The couple made a fun entrance and went right into their first dance.

Wedding chocolate cupcake | Maddie Peschong Photography

Wedding reception cake | Maddie Peschong Photography

Wedding reception snapchat filter and hashtag | Maddie Peschong Photography

Bride and groom wedding reception entrance | Maddie Peschong Photography

First dance black and white photos | Maddie Peschong Photography

Wedding first dance photo | Maddie Peschong Photography

I don’t mean to speak for everyone, but I know of a few people who got a little teary during Jordan’s best man speech…myself included. Elliot and Jordan’s friendship is the best.

Wedding reception toasts | Maddie Peschong Photography

Wedding reception toast cheers | Maddie Peschong Photography

Cheers!

Best man toast | Maddie Peschong Photography

Bride and groom cutting the cake | Maddie Peschong Photography

Mother and father dances at wedding reception | Maddie Peschong Photography

Amy and Elliot, I can’t thank you enough for letting me be part of your day. I am always happy to have made friends with my couples after their weddings, but it’s truly an honor to be chosen by your friends to be their wedding photographer. I was so happy to spend the day with you and wish you a lifetime of happiness!

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