We’ve had the most rain-filled weeks here in Iowa and it’s really stepping on my fall-loving toes. More importantly, however, October is packed with photos and the rain has been a constant threat. And so it was on Anna & Travis’ wedding day. They had hoped for an outdoor ceremony at Ashton Hill Farm, but the radar was menacing and the sky was gloomy so they made plans to move the ceremony inside.

I had umbrellas along, but when it was time for Anna & Travis’ portraits, it was cloudy and overcast, but not raining so we moved quickly and managed to get all of their photos done outside! Still without rain, I pulled the bridal party out to do their photos. But then it started to sprinkle. I sent the ladies inside and photographed the gentlemen quickly before it started to pour. When we were done with the guys, I needed a quick plan for the ladies’ photos. Because of the way the rain was falling, there was about 2 feet of dry space right up next to the building so I pulled the ladies back outside and put them in that dry space while I stood out in the rain under an umbrella. It absolutely worked! We ended up doing family photos right there as well!

In the end, it was great that the ceremony was moved inside because it rained buckets outside during the ceremony. The temperatures also dropped quickly and it was so so cold out! (It was also so cold when we did their engagement photos last fall!) These are the high and lows of fall photography.

Anna had the most gorgeous details. Simple and classic and so much fun to photograph!

They shared such a sweet first look right in the spot where they would make their vows just a few hours later.

Annie & Travis, thank you for the honor of not just photographing your wedding day, but being witness to your love as well. You guys are so full of joy and it was so much fun being a part of the first day of your marriage!

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Photography: Emily Crall Photography

Venue: Ashton Hill Farm

Videographer: Diamond Label Films

Florals: Julie’s Fountain of Flowers

DJ: Livewire Entertainment

Caterer: Kalona Kountry Katering

Makeup: Stacy Waters and Becky Davies

Hair: Salon La Di Da
Bridal Gown: Watters from Bridal Boutique

Maids’ Gowns: Bill Levkoff from Heart to Heart

Suits: Skeffington’s
Design: Borrow My Vintage