Okoboji, Iowa | Wedding | Stephanie + Dillon

ROAD TRIP!!!!  OKOBOJI, IOWA!!!

I had never heard of Okoboji before Stephanie & Dillon, but apparently it’s pretty well known.  When it would come up in random conversations, sometimes with strangers, I was surprised how many people knew exactly where Okoboji was and had even been there before.  When we rolled into town early morning on Stephanie & Dillon’s wedding day, I could see why it is such a popular place.  It reminded me of The Ozarks.  Such a charming town, busy with lots of fun things to do.

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Speaking of road trippin’….check out Stephanie & Dillon’s sweet ride.

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Hey Handsome.  Got some good plans today?  Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1016Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1017Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1018Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1019

This dress was beyond stunning!!!!
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Perfect husband act #1…surprise beautiful wife with beautiful bling.  SCORE!!!!
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Such an adorable couple!!!!
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…and Stephanie’s gift to me (at least I can think so), was she had this amazing long beautiful veil.  Okoboji’s gift to us…a little bit of fabulous wind to play with the veil.  🙂
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One of my favorite images!Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1045

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GO IOWA STATE!!!!  Must not forget Stephanie & Dillon’s kickass engagement session at their beloved University.
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If only I had an extra hour and $10 on me….I could have done a whole mini shoot with Stephanie, Dillon, and this delightful looking ice-cream truck.  I had this overwhelming urge to chase this down the street….but I resisted.  Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1065Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1066Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1067Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1068

Stephanie has fantastic ladies in her life!  These chicas were all wonderful to photograph and spend the day with.Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1069

Hello more handsomes!  Work those suits!Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1070Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1071Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1072Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1073Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1074Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1075Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1076Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1077Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1078Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1079Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1080Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1081Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1082Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1083

Long veils are both AMAZING for pictures…and entertaining to watch Grooms work around them.  HAHAHAHAClick-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1084

Thank you nice bird for putting the cherry on top of this delicious image!  LOVE LOVE!!!Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1085Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1086Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1087Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1088Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1089

We had a little bit of romance on the beach (per Stephanie) and a little bit of Barefoot Bar pit stop (per Dillon).  Perfection!

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This way to the PARTAY!Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1096Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1097Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1098

A special thanks to the talented grandparents for the hard work in crafting the head-table backdrop.  Stephanie had told me about this DIY wall they were making well before it was even made, and it turned out even better than I envisioned.  Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1099Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1100Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1101Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1102Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1103Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1104Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1105Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1106Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1107

One of the key features to making the day one to remember…Damon Dotson Band.  Oh YEAH!!!Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1108Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1109Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1110Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1111Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1112Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1113Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1114Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1115Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1116Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1117Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1118

Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Griebel for having us be a part of your lovely Okoboji wedding adventure!Click-Photography_Kansas-City_Wedding_Griebel_1119

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Church | First Presbyterian Church of Spirit Lake

Pastor | Clint Loveall

Ceremony Singer/Guitarist | Shawn Mayer (Friend of Bride)

Ceremony Pianist/Organist | Charlene Radcliffe

Wedding Dress | Gown Gallery 

Groom’s Clothing Shop | Elegance Bridal & Prom Boutique

Salon | BomBazi Salon

Make-Up Artist | Courtney Scott

Florist | Elements Design Studio

Reception Venue | Arrowhead Resort

Band | Damon Dotson Band

Caterer | Arrowhead Resort

Cake | Hy-Vee