Koelker Photography

July 10, 2010

Once again, I will take credit for the weather this day.  Nikki and Kevin had a bluebird day for their wedding.  The wedding party was a blast.  The ladies were gorgeous in dark blue, and the entire group had great smiles.  They were cooperative too.  (I taught Nicole and her sisters Jennifer, Heather, and Amber, and her brothers Adam and Ben making the shoot doubly special.)  Kevin's family church in the country near Westby, was an incredible classic with towering twin spires and dark brick. The interior was stunning with deep walnut and oak wood, stained glass, and an inspiring santuary and altar. (I would, however, recommend they removed the railing in the middle of the steps to the sanctuary-at least for weddings.) Personable Pastor Dennis lead the kids through a memorable ceremony that was pretty traditional with siniging by her talented sisters and keyboards by De Soto Elementary Music teacher, Melissa Graff.

We shot some pictures in a sculptured flower garden in Westby and then went to the Westby House Restraurant/BB for more.  We ended up our photo session in a sports bar!  It was hot by then, and that was just what we all needed.   The reception at the Fireside started with some fun shots of the wedding party on one of the retired fire trucks from the Wheatland Volunteer FD, that Nicole's dad was a part of.                                                                                                                                     

Congratulations to Linda and Ralph and Iris on their children's wedding.  Nicole and Kevin, thanks so much for letting El and I be a big part of your first day together as man and wife.