Ali and Nick

September is nearly finished. I need to tell you about an August wedding!!!

Ali and Nick got married on what everyone would envision as a perfect summer day. Centerville, South Dakota and its local landmarks served as the backdrop.

I had never visited the park that the local folks call 'The Beach'. It is a perfect location for portraits.

Centerville itself has a small community garden that I spotted on my way through town. I was lucky that its flowers were in bloom.

Wow,

Ali's bouquet came from Flowers by Bob from Beresford, it was stunning.

Mr. and Mrs. Laska got married at Scandia Lutheran Church.

After the ceremony the union was celebrated at the Legion hall in town. The Break Even band played through the night.

I was actually quite pleased to see a groom's cake on the cake table! I think that the only time that I've seen one was a rice crispy treat 'cake' at a good friend's wedding. The replica of the groom's truck was done by Cakes by Monica in Vermillion.

Congratulations to Ali and Nick! May you have decades of joy together!!

Tanya and Rob

I am lucky to be able to document the celebration of marriage for some wonderful couples and families. I am trying to be better about sharing these events.

Rob and Tanya bubbled over with love and affection for each other.  While doing the groom portraits, Rob asked if Tanya had told me how they met.  I hadn't heard the story yet, but Rob couldn't contain himself as he shared his memories.  They were young sweethearts, going steady in middle school, sharing each other's first kiss by a pop machine out of view from their friends.

They parted ways, Tanya moved away and they lost touch.  Each made their own way in life, though Rob says he often wondered how Tanya was doing.  Eventually each found themselves living in the Sioux Falls area.  Thanks to Facebook, they were able to reconnect and were at a point in life where they could meet again.  It had been years since they last saw each other, but their fondness for one another remained.

Affection is apparent when you watch them together.

                      

 

 

                      

 

 

Rob and Tanya's family were all a joy to spend an evening with.  Their children were very excited for the party and the Washington Pavilion was a gorgeous backdrop for the event.

 

 

                    

 

 

Thank you Rob and Tanya for inviting me to photograph your wedding.  May you and your family have many happy years together! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Free Engagement Session this month!

(This couple is not engaged, but are quite happy together. :D )

For the month of February, I'm honoring the following special:

Make a deposit on a wedding with Sieversma Photography and have a free engagement session! This includes up to a one hour session in the location of your choice. I will travel to Sioux Falls, Sioux City and the area between for no extra charge. Please discuss with me where you would like your session to be, mileage may be a factor to consider.

I offer two wedding packages, see my side panel for the difference between package 1 and 2.

If you book Wedding Package 1 for $850, the engagement session is free, I will include a 4x6 print of each pose and you may buy additional prints at a discounted rate.

Print prices: 4x6 for $6, 5x7 for $8, 8x10(12) for $15, Wallets 8 for $7.

If you book Wedding Package 2 for $1150, you get the same deal as the first package PLUS an 8x12 of your choice and one high resolution file (one image) on a disc for you to print as you wish.

For both options I will provide a digital frame available for you to show your engagement pictures at your wedding, perhaps on the guest book table or location of your choice.

With your photos there is an option to design a 'Save the Date' card and wedding invitation.