These two were married at the Church of Holy Apostles in McHenry Illinois, and had the reception in her parents backyard in a neighboring town.

To say the day was hot would be an understatement. Really. I think it was 90 by 8am. Which was the time I started photographing her getting ready at her parents house.

Even though it was hot, the day was fillled with love and laughter. In the late afternoon not too long after the party was over and the last of the guests had left, a thunderstorm came through town and a windstorm nearly destroyed the tent.

Thankfully no one was hurt and they maintained a good sense of humor about the storm.