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McKenna & Derek

The Gathering Barn New Year’s Eve Winter Wedding

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New Year’s Eve weddings always have an extra dose of sparkle and life to them and McKenna and Derek’s was filled with that plus a whole lot of laughter, happy tears, and a dance floor that was absolutely overflowing. It was such a fun way to end 2022 and ring in the new year!

We started the day early at McKenna’s family home, where all the ladies were getting their hair and makeup done. The space was bursting with conversation and laughter and various stages of updos.
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Two days before the wedding, we had a warm burst with a day that hit over 60 degrees. Most of the snow melted and all the ground turned to mud. Thankfully, we had a few backup ideas in mind and it was cold enough Friday and Saturday that the ground mostly froze again so we could use this spot on the family farm where McKenna had wanted to take photos.
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After the ceremony at the church, we went to The Gathering Barn where the reception would be. We barely beat the guests, but managed to make it in time to get allllll the detail shots we needed and more! These huge trees were hauled in by friends and family on trailers almost an hour away and they were the perfect addition to make this space a dreamy winter wonderland.
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What a way to end the 2022 wedding season!!! It was an absolute dream!

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Photography: Emily Crall Photography

Reception Venue: The Gathering Barn

Church: St. James Catholic Parish

Video: AG Films

Florals: Wolf Florals

Catering: Jerry & Margie’s Catering

DJ: Spike on the Mike

Makeup: Bambi Boysen

Hair: Beauty with Grace

Bridal Gown: Pronovias from Modern Dress

Maids’ Gowns: Revelry

Suits: Sarah’s Bridal Gallery

Paper Suite: Sweet Briar Creative

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  1. Callie Gretter says:

    These photos perfectly depict this beautiful day. I can feel all the emotions flooding back. Absolutely amazing work!! I can not wait to see every last photo!

  2. Kathleen Brinning says:

    Oh Emily! Thank you for capturing the day so beautifully! So wonderful to see things I hadn’t been able to that day with all the craziness! Bless, bless, bless your sweet soul! All our love to you!

  3. Shauna Sieren says:

    Wow wow wow !! I knew they were going to be amazing but these are out of this world … magazine worthy pics ❤️ thank you so much for capturing all Kenna dreamed about since she was a little girl .. definitely a dream come true !! Such a blessing ! Thank you Aunt Shauna

  4. Sonja Gittings says:

    Gorgeous day!!! Beautiful families United as one!

  5. GMA B says:

    An absolutely winter wonderland. A dream come true for entire family and friends. So funGod bless this marriage with many years of good health and happiness

  6. Morgan says:

    THE BEST DAY EVER.

  7. Taylor Brinning says:

    These are absolutely amazing. Thank you Emily for capturing these amazing photos. I relived the day a little bit while looking through these! You were truly the best!

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