Soda Springs, Idaho | Southeastern Idaho Photographer
I saw him standing next to his little red truck alongside my future father-in-law. I was excited to think I was going to beat him inside. My siblings and I quickly crossed through the parking lot and once we entered the doors, they went right into the general waiting room, and I headed back to the member waiting area. I was so excited, I was getting married! We waited…and waited…my aunts, uncles, and grandparents passing by as they headed back to the chapel…and I was still waiting. Quick jokes about Craig and his cold feet were plenty, but they seemed to have more weight the more time passed by. I had just seen him in the parking lot, where did he go?
At some point, one temple worker came and said there was a small delay but not to worry! Time goes on and he comes back to say that the ceremony will be delayed, but not to worry, this time letting me know that my fiance had forgotten his recommend- think of it like a membership card- which is no big deal, they could call his Stake President, he also forgot his temple clothes- again no big deal they could lend him some. Our problem was our marriage license. Craig had left everything other than the suit he was wearing, at home by the front door. Home was a solid 45 minutes away. Thank goodness his mom and sisters hadn’t been in the same vehicle! We were scheduled to be married at 10:30 am, and at 11:45 am we were facing each other ready to be lawfully and eternally husband and wife.
I think we could plan our wedding day out second by second, breath by breath but somehow there is always a hiccup, some big, some small but at the end of the day, somehow it still feels like ‘the perfect day’ all because two people decided to become permanent companions. I don’t take on many weddings, if I’m being fully honest I take on no more than two a year. I LOVE them, I love the decor, the experience, and everything about them but with a house full of young kids, I just can’t. Then Lindsay came along.
Lindsay is beautiful, she is gentle, she is kind, patient, and her smile melts me every time. If I was to be a blonde, I’d hope I would look like Lindsay. I think these two- Ty and Lindsay have quite the love story, but one of my favorite parts of the day was watching these two see each other for their ‘first look’ all dressed up. Ty. Was. Beaming. If you scroll down, there’s one black and white photo in there and look at that grin on his face! Even when we were taking pictures of Ty by himself, he couldn’t contain his excitement! Even though there were a few shirts that didn’t fit, even though there was this tiny detail dilemma or that minor hiccup, these two just kept smiling, they kept being excited and I truly think it just melted the worry away. I wish these two all the good, all the joy, and all the best memories that can possibly come to them.
Lindsay, you looked radiant. Thank you for the invite to a day that means so much to you, to Ty, your beautiful girls, and the family you’ve created! Love you both!
-Love, Mikenna
XOXOXOXO
