September 5, 2020

This was a day I had been looking forward to all summer. Shayla and Dylan are so full of joy and love, and I’m honestly not sure if we stopped laughing at all during their engagement session last year. They have the kind of love that make you happy just to be around, and hopeful about everything in life.

So when I rolled up to the most beautiful barn venue, surrounded by rolling hills, I just knew it was going to be the perfect day. Then I walked in… The guys were chilling, and I could hear the giggles coming from the bridal suite, and everywhere I looked, I was blown away. The Beaumont is the absolutely stunning! But more importantly, Shayla and Dylan and everyone around them were beaming, and happy, and so excited to finally be celebrating this beautiful love story.

During their ceremony, they shared how this whole thing started. One day, Dylan was at Menards. At the time, Shayla worked at Menards as a head cashier, and he had to talk to her. It turns out, they had a mutual friend named Sarah. So the next time he came in and Shayla asked how he knew Sarah, he turned BRIGHT red. Even so, they started chatting, and in order to stop wasting his data, he finally got her number. It was also later revealed that at first, he thought her name was Shannon…. Thankfully he figured that one out!

As the years went on, Shayla and Dylan started building life together. They have two sweet pups, Ellie and Piper and a cat named Zoe. They love going fishing and spending time with their two best friends, Lily + Matt. Eventually Dylan decided it was time to make this thing official, so he and Lily planned operation Pineapple, where he would propose on their trip to Texas.

So even though she swore she would never marry a red head, or someone with with a last name that ended in man, here they were, reading each their hand written vows, and officially tying the knot. I guess what’s meant to be will always find a way!

Shayla and Dylan, I am so honored to have been a part of your day. That you trusted me to capture your beautiful story. And that you welcomed me and treated me like family. Here’s to a lifetime of love and adventures, and of course, laughter.

Much Love,

Gabby

The Creative Team

Hair: Karina Portillo of Cut N’ Style Shoppe - Columbus, NE • Makeup: Emily Flores + Sami Rodriguesz - Columbus, NE: • Bridal Gown and Bridesmaids Dresses: David’s Bridal Omaha, NE • Tuxes: Tip Top Tux - Omaha, NE • Rings: McChristy Jewelers - Columbus, Ne & Helzberg Diamonds - Omaha, NE • Flowers: Blossom’s Floral - Columbus, NE • Cake: Jana’s Cakes - Norfolk, NE • DJ: Beaumont Entertainment, Wayne NE • Venue: The Beaumont - Wayne, NE • Photography: Gabby Goc of Sonnenblume Studios • Second Shooter: Maddy Jones

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