Danielle & Derek Part One | Iowa Wedding Photographer

I'm going to warn you now: I may have gone a little overboard with this post. In fact, it will be split up into two posts. This one is just prepping you for the next one: getting ready pictures, first glance, and then a sneak peek at some portraits of the bride and groom. Soon to come are the ceremony and reception pictures.

Danielle & Derek's wedding was my last wedding for 2010 and also occurred on one of those unnaturally warm/wonderful/sunny November days. I started off the day by meeting up with Danielle for her hair and make-up appointment, who (I might add) already had happiness radiating off of her. Then we headed over to the church to meet up with Derek, take some pictures, and watch them get married! There are plenty of book references in this wedding, due to Danielle being a librarian and their shared interest of reading. I believe Danielle's dad said during his speech that he knew he'd have to get used to Derek being around when he caught them both reading on the couch one day. I have to say, they are pretty amazing together.