Whitefish Lake Wedding-Lena & John

I just love this wedding!  I love the family, how kind they are.  The sweetest bride.  All the beautiful, elegant details.  The fun boat ride.  The amazing scenery.  I had so much fun, and am so glad I was able to be there.  Here are some images from this amazing day.

The love story from the bride:

John and I met about one month or so after I started working at McConnell AFB in Wichita, Kansas. I remember seeing a tall, attractive man smile at me as he walked past a doorway in the kitchen of a squadron barbecue that I attended in the fall 2009. The next week I saw the same guy while I was at Smash Burger for lunch — with the other docs from the clinic. We chatted a bit, and he agreed to invite me next weekend so that I could meet other people from our mutual squadron the 350th (Air Refueling Squadron). That weekend John nonchalantly walked into Mort’s unaccompanied and met me. I was out with a few new people that I had dinner with earlier. John sat down at the end of the table next to me, and we started talking. It was like no one else was around except the two of us. Next thing I know, the others at the table were ready to go home. John asked me if I wanted to get another drink. I said yes, of course! While walking down the streets of Old Town, he asked if he could take me to dinner. I said yes again, without even thinking about how I told myself I was going to take a break from dating.  John proposed on New Year’s Eve while we were hanging out with my family for the holiday celebration. I said yes, as soon as I saw the diamond ring he was dangling on a piece of ribbon. Now here we are, almost two years later, ready to take the plunge and begin our future together!

 



22 thoughts on “Whitefish Lake Wedding-Lena & John

  1. Gorgeous! What a unique and lovely venue, and the couple’s story is so touching… they look so in love, and maybe just as important, they look like they REALLY know how to have fun together! Beautiful job capturing it all, Ifong!

  2. Great pictures, Ifong. Many people have said this was the best wedding they have ever attended. Your technique and creativity have faithfully recorded the beauty of the occasion, not least the pure radiance of Lena and also our handsome son, John!

  3. Lena you look SO gorgeous – as expected:) And everyone looks happy and like they’re having a great time. I really wish we could have been there. Looking forward to you being back in San Antonio!

  4. Wow! Absolutely gorgeous… the bride,the wedding party colors, the flowers, the location, the lake, and the food. Beautiful, creative and artistic camera shots! Lena looks stunningly beautiful !!

  5. Lena, you are sooo gorgeous! Your hubbie is a lucky, lucky man. I love all the photos where the bridal party is laughing…they seem like they are really having a good time!!!!

  6. I think the pictures need to go in a wedding magazine. Every single shot is a great one. What a great memory!!

  7. These pictures are amazing! I was smiling and tearing up at the same time while looking through them! Lena you are one gorgeous girl 🙂

  8. These photos are amazing!! Lena and John I am so happy for you. Ifong you are a very talented photographer, what great memories you captured.

  9. Just beautiful!!! Lena, you looked beautiful!!! Pictures are beyond wonderful and just a beautiful background. COle and I really wish we could have been there for your special day! Congrats!!!!

  10. Fantastic photos. I can see why you wanted this photographer, Lena. I am so glad that I was able to be there to celebrate it with you both

  11. Ifong, your sequence of photos are an outstanding portrayal of a beautiful wedding! An exceptional and fantastic job! Easy to see why Lena selected you as her photographer : ) I’m proud to have such a beautiful and talented grand daughter!

  12. I was so delighted and excited to see your creative and extremely artistic series of Lena and John’s wedding photos. The photos of the lodge and in the town of Whitefish were very unique. I love them all! The bride was such a gorgeous subject and John is a very lucky guy..
    Thank you.

  13. Our Dear Lenalita,
    Thanks for our enjoyment sharing your perfect wedding, joining a beautiful couple in marriage before The Lord and many friends.
    We have been joined with another family.Mike and Penny, also their friends.
    Ifon is credited with making your dream come through her magnificant photography..Another dear family friend.

    Lena your wait paid off handsomely. May your years together be long and loving.

    Always,

    MomMom/Grandpa Jack

  14. Great pictures! I especially like the one of you on the boat dock. Wish I could have been there to help celebrate your day!

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