Kaitlyn and Jacob Mountain Wedding | LaBelle Lake, Idaho | Lena T. Photography

A Love Story
Both Jacob and Kaitlyn lead active lifestyles and love sports. They met through the ISU intramural leagues. It began with casual swooning while watching each other play, and then eventually playing on the same team. Thank you fate! When the weekly basketball game became the highlight of her week, Kaitlyn found herself thinking about the humorous, supportive, tall prince (I mean guy) Jacob. Kaitlyn was casually dating another guy at the time and when Jacob asked her out, she had to say no! But, she was so impressed by his confidence when he responded to the (momentary) rejection. 

"He answered in the most professionally, emotionally mature manner that to this day I hope he passes down to our children. He told me after I had to say no, 'That's okay, but if things ever go sideways, keep me in mind because I'd love to eventually take you out.'" And he did get the chance!
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Their first date was a humorous but memorable mishap with a vintage, t-roof corvette, an unexpected rainstorm, and suspiciously wet pants. Jacob left the date feeling like he had blown it, but he didn't know that Kaitlyn was smitten and couldn't be scared off by a little rain.

Proposal
When visiting Jacob's family in Florida, they made a suspect stop at a very tall lighthouse with a very tall set of see through stairs. Jacob later admitted that he hoped Kaitlyn's fear of heights would throw her off the scent of a proposal. But here's her side of the story.

"I am extremely afraid of heights, so next thing I knew I was practically hyperventilating because the lighthouse was so tall and I hadn't slept much and I was definitely not comfortable. Once we got to the top, I was practically squeezing Jake's hand and arm off because it was so high, I felt dizzy. I was suctioned to the back wall that was furthest from the rail, even though the views were beautiful. Jake walked me around the top, and he appeared very tight and tense. Then, he finally seemed to decide to abruptly stop and looked at me. I definitely knew what was coming, so as soon as he went down onto one knee I let him get the three words out, 'Kaitlyn will you...' before I said 'yes, yes, YES! Now please get me down.' I was so happy and soo terrified at the same time! "

Ceremony
Jacob and Kaitlyn were married at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church near Driggs, Idaho overlooking the Grand Tetons. The day was gorgeous, clear, and  sunny. Even with the hustle of the day, Kaitlyn and Jacob snuck away to see each other for the first time. It was an intimate and romantic moment, just for them.

Reception
After the ceremony, an outdoor reception was held for friends and family at LaBelle Lake in Rigby, Idaho. Wedding decor was designed by the mother of the groom who used her skills as a florist and driftwood from their hometown to create the most beautiful and sentimental scene. Rexburg Cakes created a beautiful, stunning velvet green tiered cake. The abstract gold details paired with a truly delicious cake, made this cake disappear with happy guests before the night was through. And though she loved the cake, Kaitlyn was really excited for another special treat at the reception. After having been dedicated to a fitness plan before the wedding, she was so thrilled to drink and celebrate.

"I grabbed my first Blue Moon and Lena captured that moment of the pure joy of getting to drink a beer on a sunny day at your own wedding, surrounded by family and friends!"