Mindy + Kyler = Married

Kyler & Mindy were married at the First Presbyterian Church in St. Joseph, Missouri and held their reception at Stoney Creek Inn.

I first met Mindy & Kyler last fall and did their engagement session when it was still chilly out in early spring. During all of our meetings and conversations a feeling of sheer excitement jumped out at me from them. They are such a sweet couple and wore their emotions on their sleeves. They couldn't wait to be husband & wife.

The wedding day was just perfect, sunny & warm, and after such a wet spring this was no small miracle. When it came time for their first meeting on their wedding day, I sent Kyler out into the courtyard of the church. Mindy was putting on the finishing touches inside. Both were bundles of nerves in anticipation of seeing each other, which led to laughter & tears and gasps of relief & excitement when they were finally face to face. I thought Kyler might just pass out! I don't think I've ever witnessed such an emotional first meeting! It was truly beautiful and a wonderful beginning of the rest of their lives together.

Mindy & Kyler, congratulations & all the best for many years to come. Enjoy your sneak peek!

Mindy checking her veil before going out to see Kyler for their First Meeting

The Emotional First Meeting

Gorgeous flowers by Landers Flowers in Savannah, MO
Love the balcony at this church

I love this moment of tears between Mindy and one of her bridesmaids.
A romantic first dance
Cake by Lauren Baker, and I just love that her last name is Baker.

Trent + Sarah Mollus's Wedding

On Saturday, June 28 I had the joy of covering Sarah & Trent's gorgeous & romantic day in St. Joseph, MO at the prettiest church, the First Presbyterian Church. Their reception followed at the Moila Shrine Temple. These two are so in love and happy happy happy!! After their great engagement session in March I knew their wedding would be so wonderful to shoot. They smile and laugh so much that they are just a joy to be around. And Trent and his guys had me cracking up during their group session outside. I still have more editing to do but thought this group of shots would be a good "tide-you-over" for everyone until I get the rest finished up. Enjoy & congrats, Trent & Sarah!!

Trent bundled up all the letters Sarah had ever written him and presented them to her in a book on their wedding day. Awww!!

This shot on the spiral stairs reminded me of Cinderella's slipper. Only Sarah had these great turquoise shoes!
Another shot of the fab shoes on glass. Sarah's dress was so pretty & fluffy The girls' shoes
Showing off & doing a little dance for Mom & Dad

I loved the details Sarah chose for her bridesmaids' dresses.
The sweetest smelling flowers ever!
The gorgeous bride!

Trent's boutonniere
Waiting til it's time to walk down the aisle, Sarah perched herself on a stool & I caught this cute pose.
We had time for a really fun session after their 1st meeting outside in the courtyard.

The marriage license was signed during the ceremony for all to witness. I love their clasped hands & burning candle in this shot.
Their pastor signs the certificate

Trent & Sarah are such a fun & thoughtful couple that they treated their guests to PIZZA at their reception. Something everyone was sure to love. Yumm!

New Travel Promotion

I love to travel. And don't get to do it nearly often enough. So in the spirit of approaching springtime and this terrible case of spring fever I have lately I am offering a new and very limited promotion for all weddings that require me to travel to you from my spot here in Kansas City, MO. In the States, out of the States--I'm there wherever you are!

So, here's the scoop:

I am looking to break into the international wedding market but would love to travel anywhere for your wedding. That, in a nutshell, is why I'm offering this very limited promotion.

Book your wedding by the last day of March (that's 3.31.2008), regardless of your actual wedding date (as long as it's in 2008 or 2009) and you will get in on this special discount. Wait until April 1st, and well.... you know what they call people on that day. ;o)

Here are the 3 levels of the deal to make things simple:

1. If you're getting married anywhere in Kansas or Missouri, there will be no travel fees at all.

2. If you're getting married anywhere in any of the other states in the continental US, my travel fees will be reduced by 75%! That's huge! Regular travel rates are $2.00 a mile. This temporary reduction brings it down to just 50 cents a mile!

3. If you're planning a wedding anywhere outside the continental US, just pay my travel costs and I'll shoot your wedding for free! This will include full wedding day coverage, online gallery of fully edited images, all images on disk, plus a "trash the dress" session the day after the wedding.
Long live Springtime and the start of all things new!

I'm on this jet plane, coming to you: