It was a cloudy day in Spokane, threatening rain, but Annie wasn’t even fazed. She was totally calm, spending time with her friends as the anticipation built. It was her wedding day, and Annie was such an elegant, collected bride.

I loved her regal gown, in a very fall-appropriate golden beige hue. Below, Annie’s “borrowed” items, a handkerchief and a pin from each of her grandmothers. She carried them with her down the aisle.

Not only is Annie beautiful, Annie’s friends are beautiful too — look at these fresh flowers they all had put into their hair.

Sometimes, it takes a village to get a girl into her wedding dress. These are some of my favorite moments during a wedding day. The anticipation, the laughing, and sometimes there is a little bit of pain involved. Annie handled it like a champ while her mom and sister tied her in and her bridesmaids held her steady.

Check back tomorrow for more photos from Annie and Dan’s Spokane wedding!