Ellie & Cade

About the Event


This day was pure magic from start to finish—no detail missed, all thanks to the bride, an iconic visionary who planned every moment with incredible grace and intention. It began at the most beautiful Blessed Catholic church, where curved windows flooded the space with soft, dreamy light, perfectly framing serene getting-ready shots of her breathtaking off-the-shoulder lace gown, lacey veil, elegant invites, lush hydrangeas, and those spot-on pink accents that tied everything together beautifully.


Sacred vows unfolded in candlelit tradition and heartfelt emotion, followed by a stunning petal toss as the couple exited the church in joy.


The iconic classic trolley ride bringing the bridal party from the church to the country club was the perfect touch—everyone full of amazing energy, waving and laughing as they rolled right into the reception. Black-tie portraits then glowed on emerald golf greens under light clouds that delivered the softest, dreamiest light all day—her lace trailing across the fairways, his tux sharp and classic, their laughter and spins lighting up every frame.


At the country club, shimmering champagne towers sparkled, delicate blush-ivory bouquets graced every table, lacy signage beautifully showcased the couple's names and date, a stunning cake topped with two swans echoed the thoughtful swan theme sprinkled throughout the decor, and the night wrapped up with a live band that kept the celebration alive and dancing.

Creatives Involved


Photography: Salt & Light Studios

Ceremony: Blessed Sacrament Church

Venue: Dakota Dunes Country Club

Entertainment: Scott Larsen Band

Florals: Flower Cart Creations, Diane

Wedding Planner: Ellie Block

Wedding Day Highlights

White lace dresses hanging on stone wall beside green shrubs and garden plants.
White church steeple and sign for Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church visible through trees on a grassy lawn.
A series of black and white photographs showing the progression of decay in a dead mouse over time.
A sequence of bridal portraits showing a lace wedding dress and flowing veil in a sunlit room with windows.
A person in a formal black suit and tie stands thoughtfully in an elegant room with arched windows.
Black and white photo collage showing close-up details of a bride's lace wedding dress and bouquet near windows.
White pointed mules rest elegantly among lush green hydrangea blooms in a garden setting.
A sequence of four black and white photos showing a white leaf gradually falling against a stone wall background.
Close-up detail of delicate white lace fabric with button closures showing intricate floral patterns and textures.
Scattered white flowers and paper lying on a concrete ground with dramatic diagonal shadows cast across the surface.
A black and white photo series showing a person in a dark suit standing in an elegant room with patterned carpeting.
Beautiful bride in long sleeve lace wedding dress poses elegantly by sunlit window in rustic venue.
A bride and groom share a romantic first look moment outside a stone church building on their wedding day.
Close-up details of an intricate lace wedding dress against a garden background.
A large group of wedding guests pose for a panoramic photo outside a stone church building.

As a timeless wedding photographer specializing in elegant Catholic church and luxury country club weddings from Sioux Falls and the Midwest to anywhere you dream of, I love capturing high-end, forever-romance stories like this one—classic, refined, and overflowing with real love.