08/30/2026
Yesterday, I had the honour of spending a sweltering afternoon with the McKinnons in a down-the-line, down-on-the-farm country wedding. I loved every second of it! Give me all the country weddings!
Rylee and Isaiah wanted a simple and carefree wedding day and I think the day was just that. I joined the entourage at Rylee's dad's farm for their nuptials. They were married under an apple tree, but not before walking through an aisle of sunflowers. If you can, always have a wedding aisle of sunflowers. I promise, there's nothing better!
The ceremony was speedy fast--but I think everyone was okay with that, considering how hot the temperatures soared. All week and all morning, rain and cool weather was forecasted. But right when the ceremony started, the sun appeared and it got hot! And the sun continued to shine down on the rest of their day.
After the nuptials, we took family pictures in the sunflowers before jumping on four-wheelers and side-by-sides for bridal portraits in the field with my other favourite photo prop, hay bales! Shot guns, cowboy boots, and endless shenanigans highlighted the photos, before we returned to the barn for a delicious feast of BBQ.
Riley was surprised by her family with her grandfather's 1920s vintage car that he built himself. She may not admit it, but I saw the tear in her eye when it pulled up! Naturally, we had to take some photos with it, as well as the old tractor named Thumper.
The day was hot, but easy and relaxing. It was all about two massive families coming together, having a good time, and celebrating young love. It was pretty special to witness how much love and support these two have as they begin the next journey of their life.
Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. McKinnon! Safe travels on your honeymoon out west!