Showing posts with label elegant wedding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label elegant wedding. Show all posts

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Real Wedding: Madison and Alex

This precious and GORGEOUS couple has been one of my favorites to work with this season. Am I allowed to say that?!? Either way, they have. 

Their love for each other is so evident and raw. They simply serve each other well and it shows. Their heartfelt ceremony and stunning reception both had guests gushing. Wishing Madison and Alex all the joy in the world! May God richly bless your marriage! 

All photos by J Designs. Fabulous work as always Jared and Joanna! 





I mean seriously. She is a vision. 




Thursday, June 27, 2013

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! 

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Behind the Scenes Wedding: Madison and Alex

Madison and Alex were one of those weddings that I drove away with a huge grin on my face at the end of the night. They were so dear to each other and so loved by their family and friends. The whole day was a true celebration of all the best things. 

Here are a few behind the scenes looks of the day from my point of view! 


Timeline for the day. 
I usually try to save the timeline as a photo to the lock screen on my phone so I have it readily available. Carrying a clipboard around can only last for so long. 

The bouquets arrive at Tuscan Hill where the wedding party was getting ready! 
They smelled (and looked, obviously) AMAZING! 

Baby's breath and moss letters I made for the gate at the reception and the front doors to the church.
The door hooks that they are attached to here were actually too small for the large chapel doors and snapped as soon as the doors shut. The improvising that followed was a little chaotic to say the least :)  



Guestbook and programs. The ceremony took place at the Drury Stone Chapel here in Springfield. 

Madison's gorgeous bouquet (and my dorky watch that never matches). 

During the ceremony Jack and the rolls royce convertible arrive from Fisk Limo

J Design Studio capturing the ceremony. 

The sweet vows were said by a teary and sentimental bride and groom. They were absolutely precious. 

About to head off to the reception! 

Her new bling :)           Florals lining the path between cocktail hour and the reception tent. 

Tuscan Hill tent complete with silver chiavari chairs, etched glassware, towering centerpieces, and clean, elegant place settings. 

Menu at each place setting describing the wonderful meal provided by Simply Delicious Catering. Always so yummy. 

Monogrammed cake sat in the center of the dance floor until it was cut. 
I love a dramatic cake placement! 

The sweet couple right after they said "I do"
Praying many blessings over you two! Congrats on a beautiful day and beautiful beginning!

Monday, June 10, 2013

Real Wedding: Ashley and Brent

You might remember Ashley and Brent from their wedding post a few weeks ago (just a few shots that we snapped throughout their day) and their Real Couple post that we got to know them with.

They were married at 425 Downtown on April 27th and had them cater as well. Yum! All credit to Craig from Apple Studios for these gorgeous photos! 

The rain wasn't bringing her down :) 

First look.. They both are just glowing. 





THE CUTEST THING! 
Ring bearer and flower girl were brother and sister and sooo cute! 

You can totally see how much he adores her. Truly the sweetest couple. 


Our program and favor designs. 



Brent WROTE and PERFORMED a song for Ashley during their ceremony. I mean seriously!? 










A BIG congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Burke! So very happy for you both!