Where do I even begin with this couple??  Courtney stole my heart the first time I met her – we met for a beer at Fat Hill Brewery in Mason City before their engagement session in November so we could get to know each other and calm the nerves a bit before they got in […]

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Courtney & Kevin : North Iowa Wedding

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So what is a First Look, anyway??  A first look is when a specific time is setup on the wedding day for the bride and groom to see each other before the ceremony!  This is a very sweet and unique moment of your day that you will remember forever!  Now I know the old tradition […]

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Top 5 Reasons You Should Have a First Look on Your Wedding Day

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Matt and Allison Till had one of the best, most beautiful country, rustic weddings I’ve seen!  They had their first look at the lime kilns in Maquoketa, IA, then got married in a beautiful Catholic church with lots of WONDERFUL natural light!  Jackpot!!  After the ceremony we headed to the pasture where Matt has his […]

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Matthew & Allison Till – Rustic Maquoketa, Iowa Wedding

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