What made this shoot even more amazing was the couple… Zac and Meredith. I’ve said it before, but I really do get to work with the most amazing couples! They are so sweet with each other, it ridiculous. Zac is a true gentleman and so, so in love with his wife. Meredith is bubbly, outgoing and so into her new husband. They could not be more perfect for each other. Meredith grew up in Orange County, Zac in Idaho. They met when Meredith moved to Idaho for school. Her first job, in a new city, she meets Zac and their journey began. I’m so glad I could capture a part of their first full day as husband and wife. There was still the “we just got married” excitement without the stress of a wedding. It was all about them, every moment. Here are a few of my favorite moments…

Meredith looks gorgeous! Hair blowing in the wind and all!

We are standing on a lake, a frozen lake! Sorry, it’s the Cali girl in me… I can’t get over it. =)

It’s easy to get a good ring shot when you have snow covered mountains in the background!

Oh my, they are so cute!!!

Another lake story (i’m still stuck on the whole frozen lake thing). Zac and Meredith casually walk out on the lake when we get there. Hannah (my second shooter) and I both stop and look at them like they are crazy. They calmly say, “c’mon guys, it’s okay.” We were like little kids going for our first swim. I stomp on the ice to make sure it’s sturdy. Hannah and I look at each other knowing we will fall through and step on the lake gently, as if we were trying to sneak up on it. After a minute or so we realize we aren’t going to sink! It was a glorious moment. =)

This old barn was amazing!!

I was seriously smiling the entire time I was shooting them. They are soooo in love and soooo cute!

I feel like this one is the grand finale. (insert fireworks now)

I’m kind of sad I’m done blogging their wedding. There are so many more I want to share! They are such a sweet couple and they obviously had a pretty sweet location!

Zac and Meredith, thank you so much for inviting to be a part of your wedding day and the day after! I’m SO happy for you guys and I know you will have an amazing marriage with lots of adventures!

Meredith and Zac decided to go with a destination wedding to beautiful McCall, Idaho. It was a perfect day… not too cold but tons of snow and their closest family and friends to celebrate. The wedding didn’t start until 7 PM so I had the day to explore the town with my friend and second shooter, Hannah. While we were having a crazy lunch of crepes, french toast and hash browns, the bride decided to spend her day snowboarding! To be honest, I was worried, but she made it back with all bones in tact!

I seriously love this couple. They are so adorable together and I will share more about them when I blog their day after shoot! For now, a small peek into their wedding day…

Love Meredith’s Vera Wang Gown!! Lace and buttons… you can’t go wrong!

The bride and groom almost ready!

The shoes!! I love that she wore Ugg ballet slippers. Perfect for a snowy wedding!

I kind of love this ring shot. =)

The sun set about 30 minutes before the ceremony. I love the beautiful twilight light through the stained glass.

The ceremony begins…

Meredith’s maid of honor was adorable. I seriously want to be her friend! She was so sweet throughout the entire day and was SO happy for Meredith and Zac.

During Communion for the guests, Meredith and Zac were talking and laughing. She later told me she was telling Zac how sore her legs were from snowboarding and how the kneeling and standing was getting tough. =)

A sweet kiss and hug to make it official…

The reception took place at the beautiful Shore Lodge, which is also were we got to stay! It was a simple reception with a delicious meal, a harp serenading and mingling with friends. A prefect way to end a long and exciting day!

Each table had a unique centerpiece. The wood stumps were all made by Zac’s dad.

The cake was made by Greg Marsh who appeared on The Ultimate Cake Off! It not only looked pretty… it tasted good too!!

Meredith’s flowers were simple and elegant. They looked so pretty in the sun at the day after shoot! Flowers were designed by Zee Catering.

The. best. maid of honor. speech. ever. I was crying, laughing and trying to shoot all at the same time!

I love the moment Hannah captured on the left. The one on the right, I love too. New love and old… it never stops growing!

Stay tuned for the day after shoot! Here is a sneak peek…

So yeah, we were standing on a lake! Crazy!

Love this barn Hannah, my second shooter, found!