Two High-School Sweethearts on a Hot July Day

Abby and Chris started dating in eighth grade. On the table near their guest book, I looked at photos of the two of them from every high-school homecoming dance and prom. Their ten years of love for each other was evident throughout every aspect of their day. From their laid-back attitudes, close group of friends, and amazing senses of humor, I found myself feeling very comfortable with them and their wedding party. Their wedding is definitely one I'll always remember.

The day started at an Airbnb on a lake, then moved to the wedding venue, the Dellwood Country Club outside of White Bear Lake, MN. The day was extremely hot and humid (as July days often are in Minnesota), but the weather didn't kill the attitudes of anyone in the wedding. The rain waited until the ceremony was almost over, and ceased when we decided to go out for sunset photos. These two definitely have a lifetime of love and happiness ahead of them.

Smiling groom in black suit embraced from behind by laughing bride in white wedding dress outdoors.
Groom in black suit reacts with joy during first look moment with bride in lace wedding gown.
Bride and groom share a warm embrace on a garden path surrounded by lush greenery and stone walls.
Bride and groom playfully drink from bottles in a black and white wedding photo outdoors.
Bride holding white floral bouquet and groom in black suit pose together near a lakeside tree.
Bride and groom touch foreheads and laugh together with a lush white and green bridal bouquet.
Bride and groom share a close romantic moment leaning foreheads together near a large tree.
Groom embraces bride from behind as they pose together on green lawn beneath a large tree.
Groom kisses bride while she holds a large white and greenery bouquet on a sunny lawn.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss outdoors on their wedding day.
A couple sits together on a dock overlooking a calm lake with trees and buildings in the distance.
A laughing bride and groom clink beer bottles while sitting on a dock on their wedding day.
Black and white photo of a smiling bride and groom sharing a tender moment outdoors.
A bride poses with seven bridesmaids in mismatched champagne and gold gowns holding floral bouquets.
Black and white photo of a bride and bridesmaids holding bouquets under a large tree.
A bride and seven bridesmaids in gold and blush gowns pose with bouquets near a lakeside.
A bride laughs with bridesmaids in champagne dresses as they admire lush floral bouquets outdoors.
A bride stands in front of her bridesmaids in mismatched gold gowns holding white and pink bouquets.
A bride and bridesmaids in champagne and blush gowns laugh and pose playfully outdoors.
Bride in white gown surrounded by bridesmaids in champagne and gold dresses holding lush bouquets outdoors.
Close-up of bridesmaids and bride in blush and gold gowns holding white and greenery wedding bouquets.
Smiling bride and bridesmaids in mismatched champagne dresses laughing together while holding floral bouquets.
Groom and groomsmen in navy suits posing in a line on green lawn beneath large trees.
Groom standing centered with groomsmen in dark suits and one in blue on a grassy lawn.
Black and white photo of groom and groomsmen in dark suits lined up outdoors near a tree.
Groom in navy suit stands in front of groomsmen casually posed on a lush green lawn.
Full wedding party celebrating outdoors with bridesmaids in blush and groomsmen in dark suits cheering.
Large wedding party with bridesmaids in blush gowns and groomsmen in dark suits posing outdoors.
Bride and groom smiling together on a tree-lined path, bride holding white floral bouquet in elegant wedding attire.
Bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss on a tree-lined path, bride holding white bouquet.
Groom embracing bride from behind on a scenic path, both smiling, bride holding a lush white and green bouquet.
Groom hugging bride from behind in a close romantic portrait, both smiling, bride holding a white floral bouquet.
Black and white romantic wedding portrait of groom kissing bride on the head while she smiles holding her bouquet.
Smiling bride and groom standing in tall grass field, bride holding large white and greenery wedding bouquet.
Happy bride and groom posing in a lush green meadow, bride in white gown holding an elegant floral bouquet.
Bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss in a tall grass field with a scenic golf course green backdrop.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand through tall green grass, bride holding a white and greenery bouquet.
Bride and groom walking joyfully through a lush green meadow, bride in white gown holding a white bouquet.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss while seated in tall grass, white bouquet resting beside them outdoors.
Black and white photo of bride hugging groom from behind in a grassy field on their wedding day.
Smiling bride embracing groom from behind in a green field, holding a lush bouquet on wedding day.
Joyful bride hugging groom from behind in a sunlit field, both smiling, holding a green bouquet.
Bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss in a lush green field on their wedding day.
Large wedding party posing together outdoors, bridesmaids in blush dresses holding white floral bouquets.
Wedding party group photo with bridesmaids in blush gowns and groomsmen in dark suits outdoors.
Eight bridesmaids in mismatched blush and gold dresses holding white bouquets in front of green trees.
Bride and bridesmaids in blush dresses smiling and holding white and pink bouquets before green trees.
Groom surrounded by eight smiling bridesmaids in blush dresses holding white bouquets outdoors.
Bride posing with groomsmen in navy and blue suits on a tree-lined path on her wedding day.
Groomsmen and groom pose together in navy suits with floral boutonnieres outdoors surrounded by lush greenery.
Groom walks down the aisle escorted by his parents at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Black and white photo of a groom being escorted by his parents at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bridesmaid and groomsman walk down the aisle at an outdoor wedding ceremony with seated guests.
Smiling bridesmaid in gold dress walks down the aisle with groomsman at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Redheaded groomsman escorts smiling bridesmaid holding pink and white bouquet down wedding aisle.
Laughing bridesmaid in blush dress walks down the aisle with groomsman at an outdoor ceremony.
Young bridesmaid and groomsman walk down the aisle at a sunny outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bridesmaid carrying pink floral bouquet walks down the aisle with groomsman at outdoor wedding.
Bridesmaid in taupe dress carries pink bouquet while walking down the aisle with long-haired groomsman.
Smiling bride and groom walk down the aisle at an outdoor wedding ceremony surrounded by seated guests.
Bride in white gown holding white bouquet walks down grassy aisle with escort at outdoor wedding.
Black and white photo of bride and escort walking down outdoor wedding aisle with guests seated.
Blonde bride in fitted white dress carrying white floral bouquet walks with escort at outdoor ceremony.
Bride in backless white gown approaches groom and groomsmen at outdoor garden wedding altar.
Bride and tall groom exchange vows at white pergola altar with groomsmen and officiant at outdoor wedding.
Officiant reads during outdoor wedding ceremony at white pergola with groomsmen lined up behind.
Bridesmaid in champagne dress reads at outdoor wedding ceremony beneath white floral pergola altar.
Wedding party laughs during outdoor ceremony as officiant reads at white pergola altar.
Man and woman co-officiate outdoor wedding ceremony at white pergola as bride holds white bouquet.
Elderly couple walks down the aisle at an outdoor wedding ceremony under a white floral arbor.
Bride and groom exchange vows under a white arbor at an elegant outdoor garden wedding ceremony.
Bride smiles at groom while bridesmaids in blush dresses stand beside her at outdoor ceremony.
Bride and groom hold hands as officiant reads vows under a white wedding arbor outdoors.
Groom smiles at bride during outdoor wedding ceremony with groomsmen standing beside white arbor.
Bride and groom hold hands and smile at each other during outdoor garden wedding ceremony.
Bridesmaids in blush dresses laugh joyfully during emotional outdoor wedding ceremony under white arbor.
Officiant places hands over bride and groom during outdoor wedding ceremony under floral arbor.
Groom places wedding ring on brides finger during outdoor ceremony under white floral arbor.
Bride and groom share their first kiss under a white arbor at outdoor garden wedding.
Smiling newlyweds recessional on grass aisle with bridesmaids and white arbor floral arrangement behind them.
Joyful bride and groom walk down outdoor wedding aisle, bride holding white greenery bouquet, groom in black suit.
Elegant wedding reception table with gold charger plates and pink peony greenery floral garland centerpiece.
Laughing groom carries bride in wedding dress through reception venue hallway in playful moment.
Bride and groom share kiss at sweetheart table with stone fireplace and candles at wedding reception.
Bride and groom give speech at candlelit wedding reception table in front of rustic stone fireplace.
Wide shot of elegant wedding reception hall with tall stone fireplace wall and sweetheart table centerpiece.
Bridesmaids in blush dresses chat and laugh together at floral-decorated wedding reception head table.
Smiling groomsman in suit raises two beer cups in a toast at wedding reception celebration.
Bright wedding reception hall filled with guests seated at round tables with white chiavari chairs.
Bride and groom laugh with wedding party at decorated head table with greenery and candles by stone fireplace.
Three women in formal dresses smile and hug together at a wedding reception near a stone wall.
Man in dark suit gives a wedding toast into a microphone at an elegant reception venue.
Silver-haired man in suit delivers wedding speech with raised hand while guests sit at flower-adorned tables.
Bride leans on groom laughing at head table decorated with eucalyptus garland and candles by stone fireplace.
Bridesmaid gives a toast with microphone at wedding head table adorned with white flowers and greenery.
Bridesmaid delivers speech at wedding reception as bride and groom laugh at candlelit head table.
Bridesmaid reads toast as bride laughs joyfully beside groom at greenery-decorated wedding reception table.
Bridesmaid gives heartfelt toast while bride and groom smile at elegant reception table with white florals.
Bride reacts with surprise as wedding party laughs during toasts at reception table with stone fireplace backdrop.
Wedding guests laughing joyfully during a heartfelt toast at an elegant indoor reception.
Groom delivering a heartfelt wedding speech in front of a rustic stone fireplace.
Bride and groom sharing a romantic moment on a lush green lawn beneath a weeping willow.
Smiling bride and groom touching foreheads tenderly outdoors on their wedding day.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss on a green lawn beneath a large weeping willow tree.
Black and white romantic portrait of bride and groom touching foreheads on wedding day.
Happy bride and groom posing together outdoors beneath a lush weeping willow tree.
Black and white close-up of smiling bride looking up at groom on their wedding day.
Bride and groom sharing an intimate kiss on a green lawn at their outdoor wedding.
Bride smiling back at camera while holding hands with groom on a scenic garden path.
Bride in white gown smiles as groom in navy suit kisses her cheek on a tree-lined path.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss on a lush green pathway under a weeping willow tree.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing a tender kiss on a scenic outdoor pathway.
Bride and groom stand arm in arm overlooking a lush green golf course from a wooden deck.
Groom dips bride on a green golf course with a elegant clubhouse in the background.
Bride and groom share their first dance in a warmly lit wedding reception venue.
Smiling bride and groom share an intimate first dance at their elegant wedding reception.
Bride laughs joyfully while dancing with groom at their warmly lit wedding reception.
Black and white photo of bride and groom dancing closely at their wedding reception.
Bride and groom share a romantic first dance surrounded by guests at their wedding reception.
Bride laughing joyfully during first dance with groom at elegant wedding reception.
Groom dancing with mother at wedding reception surrounded by guests.
Black and white photo of groom embracing mother during special wedding dance.
Smiling bride shares father-daughter dance at warm-lit wedding reception.
Bride and groom share romantic first dance at golden-lit wedding reception.
Black and white photo of bride and father embracing during father-daughter dance.