You know those moments? Those huge, life altering moments that you will never forget and in the drop of a hat you can go back to in your mind like it just happened? Usually those moments alter your life in some fashion and direct it onto a new path. The day you get married is definitely one of those moments. It’s the point in time when you are 100% selfless, in love and dedicate your entire being to your spouse for better or for worse. Allison and Craig’s vibrant DC Centre wedding was full of color, intimacy and ALL the little moments you could ask for.

THE WEDDING DAY
With nerves on wedding days also comes a lot of excitement! There are so many moments as a little girl that you dream about. Your first look with your dad, your mom helping you into your dream dress, and your groom watching you walk down the aisle are just a few off the top of my head.

What you never think about is if one of those moments won’t happen.

Allison’s mom passed away when she was younger, and although she wasn’t physically present, I loved how Allison and Craig still added special touches throughout the day so it was as if she was there all along.

I think one of my favorite moments was Allison’s first look with her dad, Bob. He had such the sweetest reaction when he saw his little girl, and even more so after Allison showed him what she put on her bouquet: an intricate photo of her mom, so she was with her for not just the moment of getting into her dress, but throughout the entire day. ♥️

TO THE BRIDE + GROOM
Allison and Craig, congratulations on your wedding and the start of your forever! Marriage is such a wonderful, beautiful and sometimes frustrating journey, but it’s completely worth it in every single way! I hope your honeymoon was everything you wanted it to be and more, and that your first few weeks as a married couple were full of bliss and surpassed all your expectations. I will never forget your vibrant DC Centre wedding, and I hope these photos bring you the most wonderful feelings that take you back in time for years to come!

detail shot of the jewelry by Amy Maly Photography detail shot of the bride's perfume by Amy Maly Photography
bride touches the side of her dress by Amy Maly Photography wedding invitation flat lay detail by Amy Maly Photography shoe detail by Amy Maly Photography bride and her bridesmaids in their robes by Amy Maly Photography side shot of the rings on the invitation by Amy Maly Photography bride puts on her earrings by Amy Maly Photography bridesmaids gather around the bride by Amy Maly Photography groom's mom helps put on his boutineer by Amy Maly Photography bridal portrait by Amy Maly Photography ring macro shot by Amy Maly Photography bride waits for her father to turn around during first look by Amy Maly Photography dad's reaction to his little girl, the bride by Amy Maly Photography close up detail of dad putting his arm around his daughter by Amy Maly Photography dad kisses his daughter on her forehead by Amy Maly Photography bridal portrait by Amy Maly Photography groom gave his bride a letter by Amy Maly Photography bride waits for her groom to turn around at vibrant DC Centre wedding by Amy Maly Photography bride's reaction to seeing her groom for the first time on their wedding day at vibrant dc centre wedding groom twirls his bride by Amy Maly Photography bride and groom walk toward the camera at vibrant dc centre wedding  by Amy Maly Photography groom kisses bride on the forehead by Amy Maly Photography bride and groom smile at each other at vibrant dc centre wedding by Amy Maly Photography bride and groom share an intimate kiss by Amy Maly Photography bride and groom walk in front of their ceremony location by Amy Maly Photography groom helps his bride walk into the building by Amy Maly Photography detail shot of the church pre-ceremony by Amy Maly Photography groom waits for his bride to walk down the aisle at vibrant dc centre wedding by Amy Maly Photography bride walks down the aisle with her dad by Amy Maly Photography bride and dad walk down the aisle from behind by Amy Maly Photography bride and dad walk toward her groom by Amy Maly Photography wide shot of ceremony location at vibrant dc centre wedding by Amy Maly Photography bride and groom at the front of the ceremony by Amy Maly Photography bride's dad sits on the pew at the ceremony by Amy Maly Photography bride and groom hold hands during their ceremony by Amy Maly Photography bride and groom share their first kiss as husband and wife at vibrant dc centre wedding by Amy Maly Photography bride and groom smile at each other by Amy Maly Photography bride and groom smile at each other after the ceremony by Amy Maly Photography groom dips his bride halfway down the aisle by Amy Maly Photography groom hugs his mom after the ceremony by Amy Maly Photography bride and groom kiss after bubble exit by Amy Maly Photography wedding party portrait by Amy Maly Photography bride and groom party down the tunnel walk at vibrant dc centre wedding by Amy Maly Photography bride and groom share a kiss halfway down the tunnel walk by Amy Maly Photography wedding party shot by Amy Maly Photography close up of bride's bouquet by Amy Maly Photography at vibrant dc centre wedding
groomsmen walk toward the camera by Amy Maly Photography bridesmaids smile and laugh at each other at vibrant dc centre wedding by Amy Maly Photography smiling shot of wedding party by Amy Maly Photography champagne pop with wedding party at vibrant dc centre wedding bride and groom touch foreheads by Amy Maly Photography bride and groom go in for a kiss at vibrant dc centre wedding by Amy Maly Photography close up detail shot of bride and groom's ring by Amy Maly Photography group kisses bride on the forehead by Amy Maly Photography close up of bride and groom's rings by Amy Maly Photography bride and groom portrait by Amy Maly Photography wedding party celebrates after they get off the party bus by Amy Maly Photography reception detail shots of vibrant dc centre wedding by Amy Maly Photography bride and groom kiss and clink glasses by Amy Maly Photography head table shot by Amy Maly Photography at vibrant dc centre wedding bride and groom kiss behind their cake by Amy Maly Photography bride and groom hug mutual best friend after speeches by Amy Maly Photography groom dips bride during their first dance at vibrant dc centre wedding by Amy Maly Photography groom shares a dance with his mom by Amy Maly Photography bride shares a hug with her father by Amy Maly Photography groom dips bride in front of venue at vibrant dc centre wedding by Amy Maly Photography bride and groom walk outside their venue by Amy Maly Photography bride and groom kiss outside their venue by Amy Maly Photography bride and groom portrait by Amy Maly Photography groom smiles at the camera by Amy Maly Photography husband and wife share an intimate moment at vibrant dc centre wedding by Amy Maly Photography bride and groom walk back toward their reception by Amy Maly Photography bride and groom touch foreheads by Amy Maly Photography bride shares a laugh with groom by Amy Maly Photography bride and groom smile at the camera by Amy Maly PhotographyTo view Allison + Craig’s engagement session, please click here.

THE CREATIVE TEAM
bride’s dress: shop- nebraska bridal • ring: borsheims • ceremony: christ community church • venue: dc centre • caterer + florist: HyVee  • photography: amy maly photography • dj: Kat @ DJ Dynamics • wedding coordinator: shawna kornish