Nick + Molly’s Trash the Dress

“Do you guys think I should just go for it?” Molly asked her girlfriends, who came to watch and cheer the recent couple’s after-wedding photo shoot.

These were the girls from her running group, the ones whom she’d meet every week downtown to pound miles on Chicago’s asphalt. Of course they said yes.  They were the women who’d encourage her to go for any challenge; who were plotting their next race, even as one was still recovering from a recent injury and was explicitly told NOT to run yet.

“Yes!” They all agreed. “Just don’t jump from the rocks though. Why don’t you wade in?”

And just like that, Molly was in the water…Lake Michigan water. At the very beginning of June. Did she complain about the frigid temperatures? Not once.

Nick followed suite.  After rolling up his pants high-water style, he went after his bride…A sign of years to come? If so I think they’re in for a lot of adventures!

The Outtakes

Maggie Rife Ponce

Maggie Rife Ponce is the owner of Rife Ponce Photography. She specializes in day-in-the-life family photography, chicago wedding photography, and portrait photography.

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  • His must have been a rental tux because he rolled up the pant legs. She, on the other hand, is hiding a dorsal fin somewhere or had out for her designer.

  • His must have been a rental tux because he rolled up the pant legs. She, on the other hand, is hiding a dorsal fin somewhere or had out for her designer.

  • OMG - what precious & priceless pictures - thanks so much for sharing. They are just beautiful and it warms my heart to see such love the two of you share - what a refreshing sight in todays world. BE HAPPY!

  • OMG - what precious & priceless pictures - thanks so much for sharing. They are just beautiful and it warms my heart to see such love the two of you share - what a refreshing sight in todays world. BE HAPPY!

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