Theresa + Hank // Piper Palm House // St. Louis Wedding Photography

I have so many weddings from this past year that I want/need to share - but it's crazy how hard it is for me to stop working on my current projects to put together blog posts!  So sorry about that!  I always say I'm going to do better, but let's be honest, I can't promise that.  haha  SO, for now I'll just share weddings & fun sessions as often as I can & hope that y'all enjoy the surprises they are when they come.

This gorgeous wedding was so much fun!  I went to high school with Theresa & was so excited when she contacted me (from Italy, where she was stationed) to capture this special day for her & Hank!  The two of them met while they were serving in the Army & have been through lots of amazing adventures together - it was so beautiful to see their families rally around them with so much love & support.

How awesome are those post card style Wedding Invitations?  Perfect for a couple that has traveled all over the world together!

These two though...I love this sweet moment of them meeting at the end of the aisle.

Theresa, Hank, & their families came from all over for this celebration because Theresa wanted to be married in the same beautiful little chapel where she had her 1st Communion.

I love how happy these two make each other!

Sisters are the best bridesmaids!

mmmm....Ted Drewes concretes!  The perfect treat at the end of a warm summer day!

Congratulations again Theresa & Hank!  I had so much fun celebrating with you two & capturing the start of your happy life together!

Michelle + Craig // Bear Creek Golf Club, Wentzville Wedding Photography

& now it's time to share Michelle & Craig's bright, cheerful, intimate, summer wedding!  YAY!
(just in case you want to take a peek at their sweet autumn engagement session you can see it HERE)  

I just love how simple & beautiful all of their details were - they fit their personalities perfectly!  These two love taking hikes together & being outside - thus the beautiful wild flowers, photos in a big field, outdoor ceremony,  & all around relaxed vibe of their day.  & it also explains why they promptly packed up after their honeymoon & moved to Colorado.  haha  I enjoyed every minute of this sweet wedding - I hope you enjoy the images we were able to capture too!

Craig, in all of his many talents, made this ring box!  SO special!

I love doing first looks with my couples - I mean look at these reactions!  It's so special because it's just the two of them (as well as me & my assistant tucked away from them a bit) in a quiet spot where they can see each other for the first time on their wedding day & spend a few minutes loving on each other & sharing in the excitement of their day.  When my assistant & I were driving Michelle to the park to meet up with Craig  she could hardly contain her excitement - she said their first look is the thing she has been looking forward to the most!  I'm so glad it was so exciting for them & that they were able to get some quiet time together before the craziness of being around people all day & moving from one thing to the next.  

That's one way to get into the field.  ;)

It's always great when I can have lots of time alone with the bride & groom before/after the wedding party photos - it seems to be a little more relaxing without the peanut gallery commenting on everything we're doing...even though that can be pretty entertaining too though.  haha

How about the amazing color of these bridesmaids dresses?! POW!  

A little storm kinda blew in on us just as we were finishing up photos at Quail Ridge Park - so they may have gotten a little wet in the field for this photo & then running to the cars.  But they were all good sports & were totally dry by the time we reached Bear Creek Golf Club for their Ceremony...

...the sky looked so awesome after that storm too!  

They seem like a milk & cookies kinda couple, right?  
& boy were those some good cookies too!

They have a fun family tradition at the Lake of the Ozarks every 4th of July - it's a big parade & each family has a theme they always use - so, since Craig & Michelle always do a patriotic theme everyone put on a surprise patriotic parade at their reception just for them - it was a pretty fun bonus!

Thanks again for inviting me (& Betsy) to be a part of your beautiful celebration Craig & Michelle!  I hope you two are doing wonderful & loving the beautiful fresh air in Colorado!  :)

Maggie + Ryan // Innsbrook, MO Rustic Lakeside Wedding Photography

I'm excited to finally be sharing this gorgeous Innsbrook Wedding with you!

Maggie & Ryan have been together something like 8 years & you can tell they are best friends.  They have stayed together through many years of school & jobs in separate cities & finally committed to stick together forever on this beautiful September day...it was perfect!  Literally one of those days, if I wasn't shooting a wedding, I would say "what a perfect day for a wedding"...so glad I actually had an outdoor wedding on such a day! haha

I love when all the girls can be a part of the bride getting ready - such a special & perfect way to start the day.  I mean, just look at Maggie beaming with all her closest girls surrounding her with excitement. 

mmmmmm...their first look was so sweet. 

This wedding party was so fun!

Thanks again for allowing us to capture this perfect & memorable day for you Maggie & Ryan!
We loved every minute of it!