Karlene & Ethan’s wedding day was full of the sweetest, most intentional moments. After getting ready, they began their day with a special first look and a private vow reading at a local nature preserve. After portraits, they made their way back to Karlene’s parents’ private property for a beautiful ceremony in the middle of a grassy field. Before walking down the aisle, Karlene shared an emotional first look with her dad that had everyone reaching for the tissues. Their ceremony was filled with so many meaningful moments, from a ring warming to inviting everyone to come forward and pray over them as they began this next chapter together. Afterward, the newlyweds rode off to their reception at the Moose Lodge on Manitou Lake in a trailer full of straw, where the celebration continued with special dances, hilarious speeches, and plenty of good food. A truly joy-filled day for two very loved people.

A beginning as Purdue Farmers

The first time they officially crossed paths, one of their coworkers had to shuttle everyone back to the farm after a long day hauling silage wagons. At the time, Karlene thought Ethan was at least 30 years old and completely out of her league. A few weeks later, they found themselves working together again, spending days passing each other back and forth hauling silage to the dairy farm.

To learn more about their love story and see their engagement pictures and video check out this blog post: https://lvpstudios.com/country-farm-engagement-session-personal-property/

A special first look and vows

Karlene & Ethan’s wedding day was full of the sweetest, most intentional moments, making it such a joy to capture their story! From quiet moments together to a ceremony surrounded by the people who love them most, every part of their day reflected the love and care they have for one another.

After getting ready, Karlene & Ethan began their wedding day with a special first look and a private vow reading at a local nature preserve. Taking time away from the busyness of the day to share their promises privately was such a beautiful way to begin this next chapter together.

Before walking down the aisle, Karlene shared an emotional first look with her dad, and it was one of those moments that had everyone reaching for the tissues. There is something so special about a father seeing his daughter as a bride for the first time! After portraits, everyone made their way to Karlene’s parents’ private property, where a beautiful ceremony awaited in the middle of a grassy field.

A backyard ceremony

Their ceremony was filled with meaningful traditions that made their marriage celebration uniquely theirs. From a ring warming, allowing their loved ones to hold their rings and surround them with good thoughts and prayers, to inviting everyone forward to pray over them as they began their marriage, the entire ceremony was a beautiful reflection of their faith and the community supporting them.

After saying “I do,” the newlyweds climbed into a trailer full of straw and rode off toward their reception at the Moose Lodge on Manitou Lake! The evening continued with special dances, hilarious speeches, plenty of delicious food, and so much laughter.

Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Shepherd!

Karlene & Ethan, we are so glad that you entrusted LVP Studios to capture your wedding day with photo and video. It was such a beautiful culturally mixed wedding day, and we are so very thankful that we got to be a part of memorializing your love for one another. We truly enjoyed being your wedding photographer and videographer. Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd! We hope you love this highlight film from your wedding.