So there we were at Panera Bread. Rick and Esther were telling me what they had planned for their wedding. I’ve known both of them for a few years, and I was struck by how them their wedding sounded.

When the big day actually came, it captured their approachability, joy, and genuineness even more than I imagined. I would like to think that if we had gotten married outside, we would have thought of croquet and badminton, but I know we wouldn’t have come up with horseshoes and kites. It was so fun!

My fav, hands down.

The goodie bags on everyone’s seat was a GREAT idea!

Esther was laughing more often than not.

Okay, so it was a little hot that day. But we resuscitated all of the wedding party before the reception… no problem.

Sam!

Rick and Esther, thanks a bazillion for letting me be part of your wedding day! I couldn’t ask for a couple that was easier to work with! And I know you’ve been waiting ANXIOUSLY to see these photos, so go ahead and check out the entire gallery here!