Teagan and Nels' Rehearsal Dinner

Teagan and Nels' are getting married today at Lantana Lodge, up off of lake Ray Roberts. The facility is gorgeous, and we can't wait for this evening.

Yesterday, we made it up there for the rehearsal. The wedding will be at sunset, as the rehearsal was, and so a very warm tone was cast over everything. They are also blessed with beautiful weather at the end of October for an outdoor wedding!

Here is the bride:


and her groom:


Perhaps I should have mentioned that the rehearsal doubled as a costume party! Teagan was an Indian, and Nels a cowboy.

Before the run-through of the ceremony, they rigged a pinata over the lawn:


and, unlike most pinatas I've experienced, it shattered on the first hit! I guess Nels must be feeling super powerful with those chaps on. I love the look of satisfaction on his face:


Nels' takes a moment to survey the beauty, and the sun dances past him:


Then it was time for rules and some prayer. Teagan's father is also a minister, and is officiating their marriage, so this prayer and love is very meaningful to Teagan and Nels as they start their new life together. Here Nels places a strong hand upon her back:


The couple lean together as a prayer is said:


Up at the altar, Teagan holds her ribbon bouquet, while her father explains the proceedings:


Afterwards, Teagan looks out into the sun setting over the lake:


Then it was time for dinner! We drove south just a bit, and ate dinner at the fantastic Prairie House restaurant off of 380. Inside, everyone shuffled and looked for a place to sit. Close friends and family caught up, and Teagan ran around passing out thank yous:


After a delicious dinner, some speeches were made:


Teagan and Nels were attentive and thankful during every speech. On either side of them sat their parents. Here Nels' mother looks on lovingly and he and Teagan share an embrace:

We are excited for this afternoon, and wish this couple the best in their future together!