Rachel and Clay were married at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoyleton, Illinois. Unverfehrt Farm Supply hosted their reception. Some of our favorites from their day are below…

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(top left) Rachel’s dress hangs in the doorway of Trinity Lutheran School. (top right) Luck penny for Rachel’s shoe. (above) Clay and Rachel’s rings against the detail of Rachel’s wedding dress.
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Bridesmaids Katie, Sara, and Joanna, weigh in on the placement of Rachel’s hair pin.

 

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Rachel and her niece, Amelia check each other out in a mirror.
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Finishing touches before getting dressed.
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About a hour to ceremony time.
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Rachel adjusts the front of her dress, while Jennifer helps with the back.
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A bit of two-sided tape does the trick.
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Veil options – Rachel preferred it hanging behind her head.
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Holding back tears as she sees her dad.
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Amelia didn’t mind being the center of attention 🙂
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A quick group hug before the processional begins.
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The minister does some last-minute greeting before the beginning of the ceremony.
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Rachel stays out of view of guests, moments before going down the aisle.
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Rachel’s nephew and ring bearer gets a ride down the aisle.
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Here we go!
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Rachel and her dad make their way towards Clay.
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A tear drop builds as her dad gives her to be married.
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The sanctuary of Trinity Lutheran Church during their vows.
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Greeting of the parents.
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Showing some excitement with the new husband and wife.
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Clay gives his wife a kiss as their friends and family cheer them on.
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I have to say, this the first getaway tractor I’ve ever seen in the almost 400 weddings we’ve photographed 🙂
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We stopped at the The Appellate Court in Mt. Vernon, Illinois for a few photos.
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Courtyard of The Appellate Court.
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Courtyard of The Appellate Court.
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A few details from the reception, hosted at Unverfehrt Farm Supply.
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Jennifer, Rachel and Clay share a laugh as she delivers her maid of honor speech.
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First dance as husband and wife.
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Rachel and her dad dance away on floor he re-finished for her wedding.
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Drink goes flying in effort to grab that bouquet.
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The shoe game.
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Rachel and Clay do the p
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Rachel watches as Amelia shows no sign of slowing down.