kyra & erik - october 13, 2006

the summer before kyra started at gustavus adolphus college, a coworker at a restaurant told her about her friend's brother who was also going to be a freshman at the same college and how they had to meet because they would be perfect for each other. they met at the beginning of that year and became great friends. 'we're just good friends,' they told everyone. then erik took a semester away from gustavus and when he returned they knew that what they had was special and so much more than simply a friendship. i love hearing couples' stories, and this is a wonderful one.

some pics of kyra & erik:



i noticed some great photography talent in ringbearer sophie's work at self-portraits:


here are some fun photo booth-type mugshots of the wedding party & families:



a hug from kyra's dad:

the pastor performed the best original spoken word/scat/rap for the couple that had everyone laughing.

in a day filled with emotion, i think the tear-jerker award goes to kyra & erik who addressed the congregation before their vows to thank their parents for being such a great foundation and example of strong marriages:

some more of the happy couple:


gotta love newlyweds with senses of humor:

erik & kyra's brother-in-law gave a wonderful toast to the couple:

their first dance:

kyra & erik, i am proud to have had a role in a big chapter in your story. thank you for letting me enjoy your day with you, your wonderful friends and family!