The Eicher wedding

Diedra and John were married on the most sought after Saturday for weddings in Alaska… June 21.  Fortunately they had booked me over a year in advance, because I always have a whole lot of brides interested in that date.

 

The grooms prep at John’s house was hilarious… this crew of guys were in fine spirits in preparation for the wedding.

 

Thoughtful Diedra had gifts for each groomsman… cigars, Crown and Coke… all calculated to provide a good time!

John’s boutonniere had a photo to remember his precious grandmother.

Looking good, John!

John’s one request… a photo of his boys on his giant flatbed! 🙂 Turned out fun, huh!

 

Diedra was gorgeous in her Alfred Angelo gown.

Such great personality in her bridesmaids photos!

Love those boots!

Even the flower girl had those awesome cowboy boots!

 

Diedra’s dad in his ten gallon hat are the perfect compliment to this country style wedding!

Then we quickly did a few of John’s family photos! Good looking crew!

John and his sister

 

The couple’s fur baby, Buff, was the ring bearer.
On every row there were birch cones filled with Alaskan wildflowers and ribbons to set the mood for the ceremony.

 

Diedra melted into tears as her dad led her to the archway…

The pavilion in downtown Palmer was packed.

During the ceremony, the couple nailed a box shut… At their ten year anniversary they will open it back up and enjoy the fine bottle of wine inside.

Married! 🙂

 

Diedra and John paused for a few photos around the Depot.

Oh my goodness, John is such a funny guy! 🙂 From pretending to take a bite of her flowers, to his hilarious way of interacting with the kids around the place… He just cracks me up!

But he also has a sweet side too.

E for Eicher on that ring finger nail!

 

 

 

We had a few minutes, so we walked across the street for a field trip to Klondike Mikes!  Diedra was super excited because Mikes had just redecorated, and it perfectly matched with her “down home” theme.

Yes, thank your Pinterest for this idea. 🙂

For the pool ball ring shot, I asked if they had a special number… their answer, haha.

 

Back at the reception, the guests were kept busy with yummy chicken wing appetizers and table games of “I spy” and toys for the kids!

 

There was a pretty epic squirt gun fight… the girls were trying to use the bathroom as an escape, but they were thwarted by some good aim and a daring cowboy’s determination.

 

The cake was by North Star Bakery… and was surrounded by sweets of all sorts!

Diedras flowers were amazing! I love how she has so many succulents in her bouquets and boutonnieres!

 

Good throw!

Who says the mother son dance has to be mushy? John and his mom danced to “Foot Loose” and boy, do they have the moves.

 

The dance party continued… and I must confess, that after this wedding I was inspired to learn to moonwalk.  It is pretty amazing!

When my time at the event was over, the party was only really  just starting… Eric from Alaska Professional Entertainment always makes sure everyone has a good time!

Diedra and John, thanks so much for inviting us to be a part of your amazing country style wedding! It was simply beautiful.

 

HERE IS THE LINK to the entire set of photos from your beautiful day.