July 18, 2020

It was, by FAR, the hottest day of the summer. But this day had already been planned three times, so Emily and Shane weren’t about to let 100 degrees stand in the way of finally becoming husband and wife. When they first started planning, they envisioned a bigger wedding, so that’s what they did. They planned a big wedding, had most of the details decided on, but something just didn’t feel right. It didn’t feel like them. This day was about their love and choosing to spend the rest of their day together. So what did they do? They decided to plan their dream wedding in the mountains of Colorado on a cool September day, surround by just their immediate families. Finally, their wedding plans felt right.

Then COVID-19 hit. After watching bride after bride have to reschedule their big day, after being quarantined, after not being able to travel, and after watching the guidelines change on a daily basis, they decided that if they wanted to get married in the year 2020, they better keep the wedding close to home. So they planned their wedding day for the THIRD time.

This time they settled on an easy going morning getting ready at the Courtyard Marriott, followed intimate ceremony at the beautiful Sunken Gardens in Lincoln. It worked out because their family had already planned on being together for their bachelor and bachelorette parties. So with with their most important people around, they read each other their hand written vows *cue the laughter… and the tears*. Following the ceremony, they finally got to cool off with a nice dinner at the Green Gateau.

Emily and Shane, I know that it wasn’t in your plans to get married during a pandemic, or to have part of your decor be a mask for each seat, or to have to give up your dream mountain wedding. Despite all they ups and downs and challenges along the way, and despite the insane heat that literally melted everyones faces off, your day was absolutely perfect. It was perfect because you got to celebrate your love for each other, you got to share it with the people who mean the most to you, and you finally got to start your life-long adventure as the Kecks. You handled the roller coaster with so much grace, and I am secretly a little thankful you didn’t go to the mountains because that way I got to be a part of your day, too!

I am forever thankful for clients that become friends, because you guys are absolutely that! May your adventures together never end! Cheers to the Kecks!

Much Love,

Gabby

The Creative Team

Hair: Sisu - Lincoln, NE • Makeup: Keeley Dennis of Kiss and Makeup - Lincoln, NE • Bridal Gown: David’s Bridal • Grooms Clothing: Men’s Wearhouse • Bowties: LinenManStore - Etsy • Brides Ring: True Gem • Grooms Ring: Riddles Jewelry • Flowers: iBloom - Lincoln, NE • Photography: Gabby Goc of Sonnenblume Studios • Second Shooter: Grace Trexel

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