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Amber and Bryan were wed during a beautiful (and chilly) fall morning at Powell Gardens in Kingsville, MO. Despite the cold weather and Amber's strapless gown we managed to snap a few shots outside in the beautiful grounds. The ceremony was followed by a brunch reception complete with omelet station! (I love omelets, okay, breakfast in general . . .)

The Reveal

Heather and Jeff now live in Florida but when it came time for their wedding, they decided to come home to Missouri and the lush hills of Les Bourgeois Winery. Pre-wedding preparations took place at the Holiday Inn Executive center in Columbia. What I loved about these two was how free they were with their emotions. Heather was not afraid to show both her joy and her tears throughout the day which allowed us to really capture her feelings. Jeff gave a heartfelt speech after dinner thanking everyone and I believe all the guests truly felt loved and appreciated. Heather encouraged us throughout the day and expressed her appreciation for the great job we were doing.

As photographers our main goal is to capture images that reflect the happiness and emotions of the couple and the day so that each couple can re-live their wedding day for years to come and be able to share it with the next generation. Heather and Jeff wear their hearts on their sleeves and we thank them for that and for making our job that much easier!I love how the hair clips just happened to match the scrolly pattern of this chair.

She's writing a note to Jeff.

The girls were having their own party!Mr. and Mrs. WineTeam Bride (as their tanks say)

Don't you love the matching red toenail polish? ;o)

Heather and her new stepson goofin around.

You may remember Kristin and Andy from their Collages.net featured engagement session. The couple were wed in the Bride's hometown of LaPlata, MO. Accommodations were provided by the Depot Inn and Suites, the ceremony location was the historic Presbyterian church, and the reception venue was the Silver Rails Event Center. If we're ever in the area again we will definitely have to take advantage of the cool silohs across the street from the event center as well as all the brick and corrugated metal around the building (very cool photo spots)!

Love the kelly green shoes. (Kelly green is my favorite color, Emerald is my birth stone and I consider Ireland as my homeland even thought I wasn't born there ;o)

The Reveal

I love how everyone in the balcony is standing and watching as well
and how she had both her Dad and Step Dad walk her down the isle.

Since the couple are big music lovers and concert goers, it was appropriate that they frame their
favorite album covers to serve as the centerpieces for each table. Along with the frames the tables were also adorned with mini white carnation arrangements and paper wrapped votive candles.

Adorable caramel corn favors.

It was so much fun to work with JoVanna and Dave. From their fun engagement session with their dog Curly to getting some great pre-wedding shots in Shelter Gardens. Dave cracked me up when he started jamming to "You Got The Right Stuff" from good old NKOTB. JoVanna had the DJ play some oldies like Hippy Hippy Shake. Gotta love em! They tied the knot at the Unity Center of Columbia and celebrated at the historic Tiger Hotel.

A couple members of the wedding party decided to get silly
much to JoVanna's delight.

Rosa and Wes were wed at Les Bourgeois blufftop bistro in Rocheport. The pre-ceremony preparations took place at the School House Bed and Breakfast. Rosa and Wes weren't thrilled about being photographed but by the end of the evening they were asking when the photos would be ready so I think that is a good sign! Thanks guys for allowing us to document your big day.

The flower girls were entertained by the pond outside the Schoolhouse.

The bridemaids gave us their best Charlie's Angels pose.

Crista met Kurt while studying abroad in Australia. Little did she know she would end up marrying an Australian and making Australia her permanent home. When it came time to plan her wedding though, she decided to celebrate with friends and family in her home town of Jefferson City, MO. Crista's great taste and attention to detail was evident from her custom made gown and bridesmaids dresses to the themed reception tables. Even the Salon she chose (Bella Capelli) was beautiful and lent itself to some great pre-ceremony portraits.

There were so many fun spots in the salon that I just had
to give the shoes their own photo shoot.

Crista realized she still didn't have something borrowed or old. Her MOH offered to lend her the fun cocktail ring she had been wearing. Crista then asked if it happened to be old, only half serious, and her MOH replied, "Yes, it was my Grandmothers!" So there ya have it, MOH to the rescue.It is good to laugh and enjoy yourself on your wedding day!

Also couldn't resist that staircase.

My favorite from the day.

Father and Daughter waiting to make their entrance.

You can see where Crista gets her looks from!

(Okay, Dad had a part in it too ;o)

We had some fun at the Capitol.

Each table was named for a place special to the couple (some in the US, and some in Australia). The Jefferson City Country club flew both the American flag and the Australian flag to welcome the guests.

They danced their first dance to Kermit the Frog. How adorable is that?