The wait is finally over for Rylee and Evan! Their celebration on April 18th was the perfect way to welcome the spring season.


Pana offered up some incredible weather for their big day at Oak Terrace, giving us that gorgeous, soft light that every photographer dreams of. From the heartfelt ceremony to the high-energy reception, the atmosphere was filled with so much genuine joy.


A huge shoutout to their wedding party—you all made the portrait session a total blast and kept the energy high all day long. It was such a pleasure capturing these moments for a couple as kind as Rylee and Evan.


Here is a small sneak peek into their beautiful day. Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs.!

 

White lace wedding dress hanging from a balcony railing in an elegant warmly lit multi-level home interior.
A young girl in a light blue princess dress and black fringe boots twirls joyfully indoors.
Group of women and children gathered indoors sharing a smartphone, smiling together in a bright living room.
Bride in white lace wedding dress sitting on couch putting on cowboy boots, bouquet and shoes visible nearby.
Mother helping bride button lace wedding dress before ceremony in elegant natural light setting.
A bride in a white gown shares a heartfelt hug with a woman in a gold dress near a bright window.
Bride in white lace wedding dress standing by window with soft natural light, long dark hair with veil.
Bride in white lace wedding dress standing by window, smiling softly with elegant updo hairstyle.
Black and white photo of a smiling groom seeing his bride for the first time at their wedding.
A bride with a bouquet laughs with groomsmen in vests and jeans by a scenic waterfront.
A woman pins a blue boutonniere on a young man in a black vest and tie at a formal wedding event.
Two groomsmen help a groom adjust his tie and suit jacket while getting ready for a wedding ceremony.
Groom in white shirt, black vest, tie, and jeans stands confidently outdoors before tall green cypress trees.
Six groomsmen in matching black vests and ties pose on a wooden dock by a lake at an outdoor wedding.
Bride in white lace gown and veil holds blue and white bouquet, standing before tall green cypress trees outdoors.
Bride and five bridesmaids in blue dresses holding bouquets pose by circular arch on waterfront dock.
Elegant bride in a white lace gown holding a blue and white bouquet with a flowing veil outdoors.
Bride in white gown surrounded by bridesmaids in blue dresses on outdoor steps with floral arrangements and pergola backdrop.
Wedding reception head table decorated with greenery arch, fairy lights, and The Thicksten's neon sign.
White wedding cake with Mr & Mrs topper on wooden stand, displayed against warm bokeh lights backdrop.
Two gold wedding rings with a diamond solitaire stacked together on a dark wooden surface.
Wedding reception table decorated with eucalyptus garland, fairy lights, framed photos, and lanterns in an elegant banquet hall.
Wedding guests seated outdoors watch couple walk down aisle at scenic garden ceremony venue.
Bride in white lace gown and groom in vest and jeans hold hands around a door in a sweet first look moment.
Flower girl in blue tutu dress scattering petals at outdoor wedding ceremony on wooden deck.
Two flower girls in white dresses descend outdoor wedding ceremony steps adorned with floral arrangements and barrel decorations.
Bride in white gown holding blue bouquet stands with older man in suit near brick wall before wedding ceremony.
Bride walks down outdoor wedding aisle steps with escort, guests seated beside decorated wooden staircase.
Bride and groom share first kiss on wooden dock aisle surrounded by groomsmen and wedding guests outdoors.
Bride and groom hold hands during outdoor wedding ceremony on wooden deck with groomsmen and guests watching.
Outdoor lakeside wedding ceremony on dock with circular arch, wedding party, and guests under blue sky.
Bride in white gown stands at floral arch altar with groom and groomsmen in vests and jeans on waterfront dock.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing first kiss at outdoor beach wedding ceremony.
Wedding ceremony on lakeside dock with bridal party, arch, and fountain backdrop under blue sky.
Bride and groom share first kiss at outdoor lakeside wedding ceremony with floral arrangements on barrels.
Bride and groom kiss at outdoor waterfront wedding ceremony under circular floral arch.
Wedding party poses together under a circular floral arch on a waterfront deck.
Smiling bride and groom walk hand-in-hand after outdoor waterfront wedding ceremony, bride holding blue and white bouquet.
Bride and groom stand beneath a circular greenery arch on a lakeside dock.
Black and white photo of joyful wedding party celebrating after outdoor ceremony under circular floral arch.
Bridesmaids in teal dresses lift groom while bride laughs at outdoor lakeside wedding reception.
Bride in white gown holds blue bouquet with two guests under floral arch on waterfront dock at outdoor wedding ceremony.
A bride and groom share a romantic kiss under a flowing white veil on their wedding day outdoors.
Beautiful bride surrounded by elegant blue rose bouquets at her wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom share a romantic moment under a pergola in black and white photo.
Newlyweds share a kiss on decorated staircase in front of elegant white venue with blue sky backdrop.
Romantic bride and groom touching foreheads tenderly against white wall at wedding.
Groom carries bride's wedding dress train as couple walks up lakeside steps.
Bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss outdoors at golden hour near evergreen trees on their wedding day.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss against a wall on their wedding day.
Dapper groom in black vest and jeans with boutonniere stands arms crossed outdoors at wedding.
Bride in white lace mermaid gown with veil holds blue bouquet on green hillside with bare trees.
Bridesmaid in blue gown laughs as guest slides across dance floor at lively wedding reception.
Groom carries bride in white gown and veil by a lake shore on their wedding day.
A couple walks into a wedding reception hall, man in vest and jeans, woman in mint green gown.
Evan and Rylee make a grand entrance with flower girls and colorful confetti cannons at their wedding reception.
Bride and groom enter wedding reception with flower girls as confetti falls in black and white photo.
Groom kneels before bride on wedding dance floor with DJ booth displaying Evan and Rylee sign.
Bride and groom share their first dance together on the dance floor surrounded by wedding guests.
Couple kneeling on dance floor with confetti at wedding reception celebration.
Wedding party poses at decorated head table with greenery arch and barrel accents at reception.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing first dance at wedding reception with guests watching in background.
Wedding party seated at the head table as a bridesmaid gives a toast at The Thickstons reception.
Bridesmaid in blue dress gives toast speech while smiling bride sits at floral decorated head table.
Romantic black and white photo of couple slow dancing at wedding reception.
Bride and groom cut white wedding cake on rustic barrel at reception.
Bride and groom share first dance before floral arch at wedding reception.
Bride and groom share romantic first dance kiss in warmly lit wedding reception hall.
Couple shares an intimate dance in front of the elegant greenery arch at their wedding reception.
Groom shares tender mother-son dance with woman in navy gown at wedding reception.
Wedding guests laugh and celebrate as bride and groom interact during lively reception party.
Bride and groom play the shoe game at their wedding reception, holding shoes up while guests watch and celebrate.
Bride in white lace gown and groom in vest embrace during golden sunset on wedding day.
Bride and groom share a romantic sunset silhouette kiss outdoors at golden hour.
Couple embraces romantically at golden sunset on lush green lawn.