Kate and Val's wedding was a whirlwind, it was planned in just a few months because Val didn't want to put off their wedding any longer...they were going to wait until Kate finished medical school in two years but after dating for nearly a decade he just had to marry her sooner than later! These two are just so head over heels in love with each other and it shows. I wish you both a lifetime of joy and thank you for making me a part of your beautiful day!

Kate and Val's ceremony and reception day was conducted entirely in Russian and dancing was replaced with speeches, performers, prayers, and skits. Eventhough I didn't understand most of the dialogue it was clear that the 200+ guests were delighted to travel great distances to celebrate this wonderful couple.

Thanks to Alice G, Patterson for helping me shoot and for capturing this lovely shot of the lodge after dark...