Polk County Wedding Photography: Mary Ellen and William

There were a few themes heavily influencing the beautiful rural Polk County wedding of Mary Ellen and William.

The first was an incredible sense of place and family as the celebration took part on the property of Mary Ellen’s Aunt Brenda and Uncle John not far from the spot where generations of her family have lived.  And the other was of duty, the kind provided by Navy pilot William and many of his fellow servicemen who took part in the ceremony.

There were wonderful country touches all around the site and the weather cooperated to allow the entire event to go by with nothing more than a few sprinkles.

And thanks to good friend, the talented photographer Richard Israel, who stepped in to assist in documenting the day.

Thanks also to Mary Ellen’s parents, Sherry and Daryl, who were so gracious and fun.

Hats off to all involved with this incredible event and congratulations to Mary Ellen, William and their families.

Mary Ellen and William
Mary Ellen and William
The men look get a feel for their swords before getting ready
Out of uniform
A country setting with many beautiful touches
A country setting with many beautiful touches
Good use for a pickup truck in this capture from Richard
Charming use for a pickup truck in this image from Richard
Vibrant colors
Vibrant colors
Richard captured William and all the men getting ready
Richard photographed William and all the men getting ready
The military was well represented
The military was well represented
Mary Ellen has some fun while getting ready
Mary Ellen enjoys the moment
The ladies in more casual attire
The ladies in more casual attire
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Sherry places the veil on her daughter
Sherry places the veil on her daughter
Mary Ellen spots a young friend outside
Mary Ellen spots a young friend outside
The beautiful bride
The beautiful bride
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Mary Ellen's aunt, who hosted the event, greets William before the service
Mary Ellen's Aunt Brenda, who hosted the event, greets William before the service
Sumper Fi
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Richard's angle on the start of the ceremony
Richard's angle on the start of the ceremony
William escorts his mother
William escorts his mother
Another from Richard
Another from Richard
Loved the mirror-image body language from William and his brother
Loved the mirror-image body language from William and his best man, brother Thomas
Daryl prepares to walk his daughter down the aisle
Daryl prepares to walk his daughter down the aisle
William watches his bride
William watches his bride
An emotional moment captured by Richard
An emotional moment captured by Richard
The amazing setting for the ceremony
The amazing setting for the ceremony
Happy moment
Happy moment
Sherry celebrates with her new son-in-law
Sherry celebrates with her new son-in-law
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The swings were very popular
The swings were very popular
Mary Ellen's cousins make a dramatic entrance
Mary Ellen's cousins' uplifting arrival to the reception
A Top Gun entrance
A Top Gun entrance
Daryl has some fun during the father daughter dance
Daryl jokes during the father daughter dance
Enjoying the party
Enjoying the party
During Daryl's speech
During Daryl's speech
An impromtu dance
An impromptu dance
Beautiful evening
Beautiful evening
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The party got rocking
The party got rocking
Party time
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And they danced into the night
And they danced into the night

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