Hailey & Eric
—— A Garden Wedding in Downtown Omaha
Bohemian Gardens | May 17, 2025
Hailey and Eric first reached out to me in August 2024, already dreaming up the kind of wedding day that would feel like a soft, sun-soaked love letter—romantic, intimate, and intentional. They told me about the proposal: Eric popped the question on their ten-year anniversary during a cozy staycation at the Cottonwood Hotel in Omaha. They weren’t just planning a wedding—they were curating a legacy. They wanted photographs for a future scrapbook their kids would flip through one day, and that sentiment guided every part of their day.
Their wedding at Bohemian Gardens in downtown Omaha couldn’t have been more joyful. The florals were bright pastels—pinks, yellows, blues, and soft greens—and every detail reflected Hailey’s creative hand. From the garden venue to the food and décor, she was the heart behind it all.
The day ran perfectly on time (a wedding day miracle!), and we were graced with ideal weather sandwiched between two rainy days. Hailey was radiant in her Alena Leena gown, glowing with joy from beginning to end. One of the sweetest moments of the morning was her first look with her dad—she gifted him a custom tie with a favorite photo of them tucked on the back. His reaction said it all: pure surprise, emotion, and pride. He immediately swapped it with the one he was wearing.
Earlier that day, Hailey and Eric shared private vows at a nearby park, tucked away just for the two of them—a quiet, sacred pause before the celebrations. And right after the ceremony, they surprised everyone with the announcement that they had legally tied the knot in a secret civil ceremony just two days before. Only a few close family members knew beforehand, and the rest of the guests were overjoyed at the news.
The reception was filled with love and laughter, especially during the heartfelt toasts that had everyone teary-eyed. I photographed the day on both film and digital, and every frame felt as intentional and soft as the day itself.
To Hailey and Eric—thank you for letting me witness and document a love story that was a full decade in the making. Your day was a dream.
VENDOR TEAM
Photography: Brooklyn Ash Photography @brooklynash.co
Bride & Groom: @haileyhearn & @ericboal
Coordinator: Rachel from @thebohemiangardens
Venue: The Bohemian Gardens @thebohemiangardens
Cocktail Hour: Beercade 2 @beercade2
Floral: Farma @farma_flowers
Makeup: Dylan Campbell @skinbydylll
Hair: Locks & Lashes @locks_and_lashes__
Catering: A Catered Affair @acaomaha
Couple’s Cake: Cake Designs by Amber
Rentals: Catalyst @catalysteventrentals & United Rent-All @uraomaha
Dress: Arc Bridal @arcbridalboutique
Dress Designer: Alena Leena @alenaleenabridal
Dress Alterations: Perfect Dress by Kimberly