The backstory of Nicole and Mike was recently published in How They Asked, a subsidiary of The Knot magazine. As skydivers, they met back in 2016 and have a rich history, which culminates in falling in love.

I jumped into the picture when I asked if they’d be down for a snowy couples photoshoot in fancy clothes. Yes, they were!! Quite possibly the most touching session to date, Mike proposed to an unsuspecting Nicole, complete with snowshoes and on one knee. Read about it here.

They opted for a weekend celebration with their family and friends, staying at the River View Cabins along the Salmon River, not far from where Nicole grew up. Renting a jet boat, Mike kicked things off in proper celebratory fashion by catching a 7 ' 10" sturgeon! (fish photos, not mine)

Their wedding day was perfect and HOT - with 100 degree temps, pretty true to Hells Canyon summers. Their amazing community came together to create a most beautiful, heartfelt day. Nicole was escorted down the aisle by her beautiful daughters, where she and Mike exchanged vows beneath an amazing arbor designed by her sister, in the shade of trees, with the Salmon running swiftly behind them. Check out her amazing ring by Michellia Fine Jewelry - a large Austrailian boulder opal surrounded by diamonds! Sweet details such as feather fly lures on Mike's and their officiant's hats, along with vibrant feather bow ties were super creative touches. And the band the Dusty Huckleberries played some great music, pretty ideal for dancing along the river...

Around sunset, Nicole was totally down for a dip in the river IN HER WEDDING DRESS. Mike was game, too!! Their love was radiant and their adventurous energy completely contagious. A truly amazing day! ❤️