Alicia and Ty: Portraits

The love that Alicia and Ty have for each other reminds me of the story of Jacob and Rebecca in the Bible… Genesis 29:20
 "So Jacob worked seven years to pay for Rachel. But his love for her was so strong that it seemed to him but a few days."

The way that Ty adored his new wife, and the way that Alicia revered her new husband, proves that true love is worth the wait. Their marriage is not just a new name for a monogram, but a new life meant to be lived together.  

Continued blessings on your relationship Alicia and Ty! 

Photographer: Twin Town Studios

Flowers: The Nest

Caterer: The Aviary

Cake: AmyCakes Bakery

Dress: Ella Weiss

Linen and Glassware Rental: SBbon

Dishes and Silverware Rental: Eventful Rental

Alicia and Ty: Ceremony

From the moment that Alicia and her mother, Diane, met with me, I knew we would get along well. Alicia had such a positive outlook on her upcoming marriage and was so obviously centered on that, instead of the wedding details. But boy were her wedding details beautiful! Such a testament to the love and effort put into her and Ty's  relationship when all the gorgeous details were what so clearly came second to both of them. 

Alicia and Ty happen to also be the first couple of ours that took advantage of our Christian Pre-Marital Counseling Discount. They met regularly with a pastor that Alicia knew well, and that also officiated their wedding ceremony. 

Throughout the entire morning and early afternoon of the wedding day there was a very large chance of thunderstorms which put a huge twist on the plans and our set-up. Everything was scheduled to take place outdoors on Alicia's family's property, where her grandparents had also tied the knot, many years ago. 

The clouds eventually parted, and as we darted from one area to the other setting out chairs and folding napkins, it was clear that God was smiling down on this wonderful couple. His presence was richly felt during their intimate ceremony and is surely known in their marriage still today.

Photographer: Twin Town Studios
Flowers: The Nest
Caterer: The Aviary
Cake: AmyCakes Bakery
Dress: Ella Weiss

Behind the Scenes Wedding: Alicia and Ty

Alicia and Ty's wedding day was definitely one for the record books! From lots of scattered thunderstorms and chances of even more downpours, we were on our toes all day! 

The couple was married at Alicia's parents' house in Ozark, Missouri. They had a lovely ceremony on the main lawn, a cocktail hour indoors, and some dinner and dancing outside in a beautiful cove of mature trees. 

While the original plan was to have everything outside, time was slipping away and we decided to move cocktail hour indoors so that we could have at least one area set up completely. The entire day was a big family affair and there were so many loved ones there to lend a helping hand. The couple was truly loved and celebrated all day long. 

Coming from Springfield early that morning I knew it was going to be a long day for Alicia especially with thunder booming and rain POURING in town. Starbucks usually always helps to calm down a worried bride :) Low and behold when we arrived at her house, south of town, it hadn't started raining yet! 

This was our first go around of setting up linens and tables... the rain started and we grabbed as much as we could and ran inside to wait it out! 

The chaos didn't allow for as many set up photos, but here is the ceremony taking place OUTSIDE! 

While the ceremony was taking place, we were scrambling to make sure the cocktail hour was ready to go, and then that the dessert table and place setting designs were complete. So many things had to be left till the last minute in case of rain. 

Lovely place settings. 

Linens, glassware, silverware, chargers, and dishes all from SBbon!

Alicia decided on three different sized flower arrangements to space out around the large U-shaped table. Arrangements by The Nest. 

The lights and candles on the tables made this SUCH a romantic night. 

While family members made most of the delicious desserts, AmyCakes made the pale pink wedding cake. That poor thing went through a LOT and didn't sweat, or swell hardly at all! 

Ty's brother-in-law served as an usher, the DJ, and the pig parent :) Meet his adorable pet! 

Parisian water jugs doubled as table numbers spaced throughout the table and guests enjoyed seasoned breadsticks in sacks printed with the menu. 

Intern, Lynlee, making some final touches! 

Twin Town Studios capturing some gorgeous, woodsy shots of the wedding party! We can't wait to see their work! 

The happy couple enjoying dinner from The Aviary during sunset. 

Alicia's father Jim, an architect, designed and built the dance floor. Here she is dancing with Ty and then her dad :) 

The party stayed popping till ten o'clock sharp when the rain finally broke through. Guests hurried to line the pathway with sparklers and Ty and Alicia took off in a rolls royce from Fisk Limo! 

Overall, a beautiful night and a beautiful couple! Congrats to Alicia and Ty!