{k + b} rehearsal dinner

Last week RJ & I had the opportunity to capture something a little different than we normally do. We got to shoot a couple's rehearsal dinner! It was kinda last minute & a total surprise to them! The Mother of the Groom, {which happens to be a long time family friend, her older son & I were good friends growing up} called me up with this idea to have us come & take photos at the dinner! 

On the day of the rehearsal, the bride had pulled in to the driveway just as we were, she saw us, then had the hugest confused look imaginable. Oh, it was priceless. I hopped out of the car, totally excited to be there & she gave this look like....uh.....WHAT are YOU doing here? {she then turns to someone & says, I didn't pay them for this!!!} LOVE it! 

It was so fun to be apart of this laid back, fun dinner. 

The bride & groom had silly hats & glasses ...

I don't know what it is, but how can one pass up a super cute pb&j sandwich in the shape of a star?

The theme was countryish 

a cutesy dog provided great entertainment!

gorgeous light. gorgeous couple!

family is so important to both the bride & groom & they were definitely surrounded by many loved ones who traveled from all over. 

The bride surprised her groom by singing him a sweet song. It got emotional & tears began to shed, even my eyes got all watery! 

 The couple felt to thankful for all the hard work & support that their immediate families put in to making their day extra special & that could stand on their two feet as a newly married couple that they surprised them with a night's stay at a luxe hotel. more tears were shed here too!

We don't come across too many brides who would give up total control of the wedding cake, but this bride did. So she surprised her groom with a replica of his "baby" {a.ka. his truck!}. 

I just love how these families put so much effort in the details to make everything extra special. 

RJ & I had been wanting to try out a photobooth that we've been kicking around in our brains for quiet some time. So we thought it would be a fabulous idea to test drive it at the dinner & told the guests to write advice or a special message to the bride & groom.  

Needless to say, we got some good, solid advice & many laughs with a theme resonating that the wife is  always right. Right hubby??! ;) {i'll answer for him. he says yes.}

A big THANK YOU to both families for allowing us to be a part of this special time in your lives!

{k}