Ray & Kelsey's wedding sneak peek - Red Bard Farm, Weston, MO
What a fantastic weekend we had for weddings, and lucky me I got to shoot two of them. My wedding filled weekend started off on Friday with Ray and Kelsey's beautiful Barn wedding which took place at the Timber Barn at Red Barn Farm in Weston, MO. Kelsey was so beautiful in her simple but elegant gown and Ray was looking pretty dapper himself. They chose the perfect time in the evening for their ceremony that was held outside with a view of the countryside finishing just as the sun was setting giving us the perfect opportunity for some gorgeous photos of the couple. I can't say much more about this wedding except, what a perfect day! Congrats to the both of you and enjoy this little sneak peek of the day.
Jacob & Emily - Perry and Topeka Kansas Wedding sneak peek
With the loom of rain and flood warnings in the forcast for this past Saturday, we were a little worried about what kind of weather we were going to deal with for Jacob and Emily's wedding. Emily really loves outdoor photos so the thought of a rained out day was sad! However God was good to us that day. It rained all morning and partly through their ceremony and cleared up for a few hours after, just long enough for us to get the outdoor shots they were hoping for. It ended up being beautiful out during that time, however the rain did come back in during the reception providing us with some opportunity for a cool backlit rain shot to end the evening. Jacob and Emily were wed at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Perry Kansas, a beautiful church in the quaint town of Perry. Their reception followed at the Great Overland Station in Topeka. Jacob and Emily were such a joy to work with, Emily had a smile on her face almost all day which made capturing their excitement even more memorable. Here is a sneak peek of their day:
Aaron & Maja's Sneak Peek - A Serbian Wedding in Kansas City
This past weekend I had one of the most delightful experiences photographing Aaron and Maja's wedding. I felt like I stepped right into the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", but Serbian style! This family had so much fun the whole day and were so welcoming to both myself and my 2nd Photographer. (Big shout out to Jennifer for her hard work capturing this very detailed wedding with me). Rooted in tradition they started off their celebrations with the groom coming to "buy" the bride from her parents. They had a whole skit they did for this which was so cute with him coming to the door and "not paying enough" and getting "fake" brides first. Once he offered enough Maja came through the door and that's when he saw her for the first time. They joined hands and came down the stairs of her parents home to be greeted with a huge celebration of Serbian music, dancing, food (lots) and imported liquors. Once the pre-wedding celebration was finished, we went to Unity Village in Lees Summit to get some bridal party photos before heading to the church. The couple were wed in a traditional Serbian wedding at the Serbian Orthodox church in Lenexa, KS. The celebration never ended that night as music and dancing continued as they left the church, and through the evening at the Prarie Fire Museum in Overland Park, KS where their reception was held. This is by far one of my largest sneak peeks, but I had to include as many photos as possible to even allow a glimpse into their unique wedding. Thank You to both the Kotalaja and Lockee families for allowing Jennifer and myself to be a part of your families for the day!
Joe & Denise - Wedding Sneak Peek, The Oread - Lawrence, KS
I have been fortunate lately as the weather on my wedding days recently has been just perfect. This past Sunday was no exception for Joe and Denise's wedding upon the 9th floor terrace of The Oread in Lawrence Kansas. It is such a beautiful view from there, especially during sunset when they had their ceremony. The Oread sits in the middle of the KU Campus and has a lovely old world, limestone decor which really complimented the grey and pinks of their wedding colors. It also is close to Potter Lake which is a perfect place for a few bridal portraits. Their reception was also inside The Oread where they served delicious late evening Hors d'Oeuvres and a beautifully hand made cookie assortment along with their delightful wedding cake made by the KC Cake Lady. Here is a sneak peek of their most perfect day!
Zach & Madison's wedding sneak peek - Lawrence KS wedding photography
I met Zach and Madison last fall when we got together to shoot their engagement photos on one of the most beautiful, perfect fall days. It was at that time I saw just how in love they were and how perfect they were for each other. There is nothing like working with clients that have that "spark" with each other, and who can have fun and laugh together. Zach and Madison were both raised in a household with strong millitary influence (both fathers in the millitary with Zach following suit), so it made their day even more special when they chose to have the guys dress in their millitary uniforms for the ceremony. The ladies started their day by having their makeup done at Ulta in Lawrence, then headed over to the DeSoto Baptist Church to get ready for their lovely ceremony in the same church as generations past had also been wed in. After tying the knot, everyone headed over to the beautiful Arterra Events Gallery in Lawrence, KS where they had a fun celebration of their sweet union. Here are a few sneak peek photos from their day:
