Weddings

Mr & Mrs Lenauer, Canterbury Hill Winery Holts Summit, Missouri

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I can’t help but admit that outside weddings are the best and my favorite type of wedding to photograph. Saying vows as the sun sets and dancing under the stars can’t be matched. Lauren and Devin did just that a couple of weekends ago at Canterbury Hill Winery and Restaurant. The two had a causal wedding and reception on the patios at Canterbury Hill that overlook the capitol city. The day was romantic and perfect. Lauren and Devin are the perfect couple, so cute together! I am sure as you scroll through their photos you will agree.

The decorations and florals for this wedding were simply stunning! Florissimo definitely delivered on Lauren’s vision, I loved all the bright pops of color. Lauren is also a master in the kitchen, I follow her on social media to see all the sweet treats she is always baking. She made the cutest homemade cupcakes for their wedding day. I loved the special touch! Not to mention this dress……Oh this dress, one of my favorite I have ever photographed. I loved the long flowy romantic layers, it was perfect for her.

The couple got ready on location and prepared for their first look before the ceremony. There was lots of excitement and they were both so eager to see the other; always a sweet moment. After a stroll through the vineyards on the hillside, it was time to prepare for the ceremony. After their I do’s, guests migrated to the larger patios for the reception. The party made a grand entrance and several funny memories were detailed in the toasts given by the best man and maid of honor. After dinner, the party started! Guests toasted smores over the fire-pit and dancing the night away under the moonlight. Congrats Lauren and Devin, thanks for allowing me to photograph your wedding and celebrate with you. Cheers to many many happy years and some very cute babes ;)

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Venue: Canterbury Hill Winery and Restaurant

Dress: Maiden Voyage – Hayley Paige

Invitations: Cordially Invited Designs By Jaclyn Caldwell

Florals: Florissimo

Cake: Hyvee

Cupcakes: Homemade by Bride

Groom/Groomsman: Joseph A Banks

DJ: Complete Sound

Ted & Lynette, Country Club of Missouri Wedding Columbia, Mo

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Congrats Ted & Lynette! The two wed in May at Missouri United Methodist Church downtown Columbia, Missouri. We were so excited to do photo and video for this beautiful day. The day started with getting ready at the church. Lynette did a first look with her dad and Ted. They were both happy and a little teary eyed when they saw the gorgeous bride for the first time. The weatherman was calling for an all day wash out and it did rain most of the morning. Luckily, as soon as we went outside for pictures the rain passed. Someone above was definitely watching out for us :)

Their reception was held at the Country Club of Missouri in the Columbia. It was quite the party! Toasts, dinner, drinks, and dancing made the night fun for all. Their wedding party also gave them a proper sparkler exit. What a pleasure it has been to get to know you two over the past year. It was an honor photographing your gorgeous wedding. I can’t wait to see where this life takes you two, cheers to many happy years!

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Ceremony Venue: Missouri United Methodist Church

Reception Venue: Country Club of Missouri

Wedding Coordinator: PLAN Events & Design -Hannah Graham

Dress: Bridal Extraordinaire

Groom: Joseph A Banks

Florals: Addie Jane Originals

Hair: Salon Style

Makeup: Aesthetic Studio

Cake: The Velvet Cupcake

Second Shooters: Janelle Harris & Morgan Conner

Mr & Mrs Tonin, Field Museum Wedding Chicago, Illinois

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Congrats to Monica & Alex! They celebrated a beautiful spring wedding in Chicago a weekends ago; we were so happy to be apart of their day! This wedding was a little different than most. Alex grew up in Bulgaria and moved to the states with his family when he was 10 years old. He had many family members fly in from Bulgaria to celebrate their wedding. When we were discussing Bulgarian traditions, Alex described Bulgarian weddings much like Greek weddings. There was lots of dancing at the reception! It was so neat to see and be apart of.

The wedding and reception was held at the Field Museum downtown Chicago. Their wedding ceremony was in the atrium of the museum which had a gorgeous glass ceiling with lots of cascading natural light, it was perfect. The day began with rain, in fact, the weather was calling for rain the whole day. We quickly made alternative plans, but as soon as Monica slipped into her dress the rain tapered off. Even though it was still misting, she wanted to do their first look in Grants Park. As soon as Alex came out to meet her for their first look, the rain stopped and the sun came out! We lucked out!

We walked through Grant’s Park to the museum and even stopped at the shore line of the lake for a few quick pictures. It was so cold by the water! After a short but sweet ceremony, the two greeted their guests during cocktail hour. Heartfelt toasts were given by the best man and maid of honor, prior to dinner. After dinner, the party started! The played a mix of music including traditional Bulgarian tunes that had special dances. By the end of the evening, the view of the city from the museum was spectacular. The two braved the chilly weather to get a few night shots. Thank you for allowing us to document this special occasion, Congrats on the joining of two wonderful families. Cheers to many happy years!

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Venue Coordinator: Field Museum, Katie Knox

Caterer/Cake: Food For Thought

Dress: BHLDN

Groom: SuitSupply

Florals: HMR Designs

Invitations: Paperless Post

Hair & Make-up: Samantha Evans & Make-up: Carly Pribich

DJ: Karin Fjellman from Toast and Jam

The Moments of 2014

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I am so thankful for another year of doing what I love. We have photographed 20 weddings, over 65 portraits, and worked with numerous weddings and businesses on video; cheers to that! Nick and I traveled all of the world this year, literally. From Las Vegas, almost every state in the Midwest, and our overseas adventure of Uganda, Africa and England. Our work has been featured in Style Me Pretty, TheKnot, Senior Style Guide, numerous local print publications, and other national publications. Thank you. If I didn’t wake up every morning photographing people and the moments in their lives none of this would be possible. 2015 is going to be a big year for Nick and I; full of changes and new adventures. I can’t wait to see God’s plans unfold in our lives.

There is no better way for me to sum up 2014 that with the moments I watched and captured this year. It sometimes feels like wedding photography is all about the pretty details that are glamorized in magazines and blogs. It isn’t, it is about the people, and somewhere along the lines of pretty dress and diamond rings we loose track of what matters most: families, love, and relationships. The images I have chosen to highlight 2014 speak to me and they all have story. They are imperfect perfection. They are not posed, technically correct, and they won’t win any awards. However, they capture a moment in time that I hope each family will cherish for years to come and pass down through generations. Whether is be from a tearful first look, visiting a disabled grandparent unable to attend the wedding, Skyping with a sibling out of country, or putting the shoes on your future daughter, they all tell a story. I am happy to say that when selecting photos for this post I had a hard time narrowing down my favorite moments of each wedding.

Thank you to all of my 2014 couples, families, and seniors for allowing us to be apart of your life and trusting us with your memories. Nick and I wish you a very Happy New Year!

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Mr & Mrs Henderson – Jefferson City, Missouri Wedding

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Congrats Mr & Mrs Henderson! I have had so much fun getting to know these two over the past year! They are one of the sweetest couples I have ever met. They met in law school while attending Mizzou and began their happily ever after. The two tied the knot in October at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Jefferson City, Missouri and held their reception at La Maison. The week of the wedding, Meghan and I began preparing for what the weather man called a “wash out” that weekend. Since Meghan works in the Capitol, we scouted out several indoor locations in case of rain. The day began as expected, gloomy and rainy, but just as Meghan slipped into her wedding dress the clouds parted and gave way to a beautiful sunny day. It was also just in time for their first look which took place on the Capitol steps. Michael was so excited to see his beautiful bride!

We started the day at Michael and Meghan’s home they just purchased. All the guys got ready while watching some football. If you think you are seeing double while scrolling through this wedding, the groom does have a twin brother :) The girls got ready over at the Double Tree Hotel while enjoying mimosa’s. They had a traditional catholic ceremony in the gorgeous St. Peter’s Church. They were all smiles as they exchanged rings and sealed the deal. After the ceremony, we headed out to soak up the sunshine in downtown Jefferson City. The reception kicked off with a cocktail hour and plenty of scenery for the guests to enjoy. La Maison is beautiful this time of the year! After several heart-felt toasts and cake cutting they danced the night away. So happy for you two, I can’t wait to watch your family grow!

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