Abby & Turner's surprise pop-up wedding

What's a pop-up wedding? 

First off -  What's a pop up wedding?  A pop wedding is much like an elopement but you invite guest to a party or gathering and surprise them with an intimate ceremony. 

For example, Abby's Mom thought she was hosting a shrimp boil for a birthday party, so did the majority of the guests.  When I told people after the wedding that I shot a surprise wedding, the first question was, "WHAT DID THE MOM DO OR SAY?"  Well there were lots of happy tears, laughter and let me get this apron off...but both Abby and Turner's Moms were beyond grateful that they didn't run away and elope alone.  

I didn't know Turner very well before photographing their wedding ceremony, but as soon as he asked if we could start in the backyard of their historic Council Bluffs home with chickens and all, I knew we were off to a great start.  And let's be real....Molly - she's the chicken featured above, stole the show. 

Abby and Turner's pop-up backyard wedding was one for the books and by far a favorite of mine.  I will probably talk about this wedding for years to come and cherish all the feels and love that surrounded these two high school sweethearts.  It was so them, they did what they wanted and what fit their personalities.  It was stress free and perfect.  

Cheers to more backyard weddings, more chickens in the city and endless love! - Machaela