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Monday, June 22, 2015

Real Wedding: Taryn and Kyle First Look and Portraits

Taryn and Kyle's wedding was such a fun affair! As we look back on this gorgeously green, outdoor wedding, we remember all the love and hard work that went into making the couple's dreams come true! Kyle and Taryn created so many special touches and unique design features. We can't wait to share them all with you!

We are kicking the week off with these amazing portraits by Aaron Clark Photography. They truly capture the happiness that is this couple. We hope you enjoy reminiscing over Taryn and Kyle's first look and portraits as much as we have. Be sure to keep an eye out for more from this couple's wedding. We'll be posting their ceremony and reception photos later this week!

Awh! Look at the pure excitement on Kyle's face!

Oh, and don't forget about the dress. AMAZING!

What was your favorite photo location, and why did you choose it?

Our very thoughtful photographer, Aaron Clark, scoped out our ceremony location prior to the big day and found a lovely property down the road. He received permission from the property owner to photograph on their tree lined road and in front of their ivy covered antique barn. The pictures turned out amazing.

How great is this location? We simply adored all the greenery!

What one portrait would you choose to put above your mantle?

Well first, it’s quite hard to picture myself putting a portrait of myself above my mantle hah, but if it was going above my parent’s mantle, there is one in black and white where I am standing in the center of the road. The picture is very symmetrical and classic.

Photographer: Aaron Clark Photography

Coordinator: Abby Mitchell Event Planning and Design

Florist: Shirley Atchison

Bridal Gown: De Ma Fille

Groomsmen Attire: Jos A. Banks

Hair Stylist: W3 Salon

Make Up Artist: W3 Salon

Monday, June 1, 2015

Engaged: Sarah and Alec

Introducing the lovely soon to be Alec and Sarah Carroll! Happy wedding week to these two as we are preparing for their ceremony at the Stone Chapel on Drury University's campus followed by a gorgeous tent reception at Sarah's family home. Check out these love bird/veterinarians and their sweet engagement photos by Aaron Clark Photography

How did the two of you meet and how long have you been together?

Alec and I met during our first year of veterinary medical school, but we didn't start dating until our second year. We started getting to know one another better during the Cardinals postseason 2012.

After watching numerous Cardinals games with mutual friends, Alec finally took me on our first date to a cattle sale. It was very romantic. ;) Let’s be honest…it was stinky, but we had a great time together.

By spring we both knew we had fallen in love and found a perfect match. I already knew, but Alec's decision was solidified at the spring cattleman's banquet. We discovered that we made a great team after I helped him secure the hay bales he bid on at the silent auction. He won his hay, and I won his heart. ;)

Was the proposal a surprise? How did it happen?

I would love to say the proposal was truly a surprise, but my father was so excited when Alec asked for my hand in marriage that dad called to congratulate me. Alec then asked me a couple days later. He did so in true Alec fashion and drove me to a restaurant we frequented quite a bit in the beginning of our relationship. He wanted the moment to be private so he asked me right before we went inside. He actually did surprise me because I didn’t expect him to ask that night since my father had just called me a couple days before.

How do you envision your wedding day?

We are envisioning a beautiful spring day surrounded by love, family, and friends. Our ceremony will be in a beautiful old chapel, and our reception will be at home in the backyard. It is very special to have our wedding in a place that means so much to us.