Carissa Holm Photography

Amber and John's engagement session was my first real photo session, so I was beyond excited when they asked me to photograph their wedding!

John and Amber are such a sweet couple with awesome families and friends! There was never a dull moment (evidence soon to come)!

Their wedding took place at the beautiful Lake Club @ Lake Las Vegas!

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Amber and John began their day at the Aston MonteLago Village Resort.

It was the sweetest thing when John's best man arrived at Amber's room with a note from John and Amber sent one in return!

Amber got dressed with the help of her mom, grandma, and maid of honor.

They then huddled together to hide her, for the big reveal to the rest of her bridesmaids.

There were tears all around as everyone caught their first glimpse of the beautiful bride!

We then headed down for some fun portraits of Amber with her family and friends!

There was no hesitation from mom and dad when I asked them to kiss!

It was awesome to take a few pictures of the 3 generations!

While Amber seemed super close with her entire family, she seemed especially close with her mom and grandma.

Of course we had some fun too!

John got ready a couple floors away, with all the men!

It was awesome to see John with Amber's dad and brother all helping each other get dressed and ready!

The guys formed a "train" so they could help dress each other!

John's dad and Amber's dad started the party early!

Then the rest of the guys joined in!

Each guy had their own shot glass with a character from "The Hangover."

We headed down for some portraits with John and his family and friends.

His brothers were super cute, younger versions of John!

John's dad was a blast!

You could tell how excited he was for his son's big day!

Welcoming John's new sibling who was born a couple days later!

I originally thought that it was going to take some warming up with John's groomsmen, but let me tell you, it didn't take much! They were super good sports!

Like I said, never a dull moment!

This crazy guy caught our attention, so the guys called him over to take a photo with them! He was super cool and was not only willing but gave John a warm congrats!

Amber and John shared a sweet pre-wedding kiss, but still saved the first look for when she walked down the aisle!

Amber took a moment to take it all in, just minutes before walking down the aisle!

Exchanging of the rings.

After the ceremony it was time for pictures of the newlyweds with their families!

The garter Amber wore, was borrowed from her grandma from her wedding day!

Dad decided he had to do something about all that kissing!

It was so sweet to watch John dance with his mom.

They sang, they laughed, they hugged and they cried.

Amber's grandpa twirled her around the dance floor, what a special moment.

Amber decided that instead of a traditional bouquet toss, she would give her bouquet to the couple who had been married the longest.

Such a sweet gesture!

This was the most literal version of the garter "toss" I have ever seen!

Congratulations John and Amber!

Your wedding day was absolutely beautiful and I am so thankful I had the opportunity to capture it!

Vendors

Rehearsal Dinner: Sunset and Vines @ Montelago Village

Venue: The Lake Club @ Lake Las Vegas

Flowers: Blossoms by Gayle

Cake: The Cupcakery

DJ: All Night Long Entertainment

Favors: Bath and Bubbles by Sherry Trout

Amber & John's Wedding ~ Lake Las Vegas