We took one look at Abbey’s Sottero and Midgley’s wedding dress, her colorful bridal bouquet (beautifully made by her mother), and all the other sentimental details and we just knew: this. day. is. amazing. already.   “…Scott’s four year old son…believed he was the one getting married. He, like the groom, had a classic watch […]

Most couples we work with have moments of emotion on their wedding day. It’s a bit more rare, however, for you to have the perfect balance between large, gorgeous tears falling fast from joy and the ruckus laughter of your friends and family throughout the entire day. We’re so proud of what this year has […]

I asked if there were any details about the ceremony we should be aware of. He looked at me, eyes bright with joy, “No Ma’am, we’re just gonna get married.” Chill music played, guests took their seats at the gorgeous Cedar Creek – just outside of St Louis. Everyone was chatting – excited to be […]

I left her there with tears brimming. It all had begun to feel very real, but now it would more than ever. Taking deep breaths himself, Dad waits around the corner. There was much he had sacrificed through the years. They all had. But what was most overwhelming? Today, they were together. Present. Emotions about […]

My heart pounded as I listened. They shared the challenges. They shared the disappointments. There weren’t any more tears left, even if they had wanted to cry afresh. They just wanted to have their “Hallmark ending.” The horse drawn carriage at the end. The bed & breakfast experience for their 50 guests. An intimate, outdoor, […]

15,000 showed up in support. Some wore signs, others just surged with the crowd. This was their moment in history. At the helm: Dr Martin Luther King Jr. It was more than better working conditions. It was what the hundreds of signs proclaimed: I am a Man. It was dignity. Days later, another march was organized. […]

The breeze blew gently as we made our way up the hill and around the bend. You could hear the excitement. The pounding of his heart. Her dress brushing along the path. This was it. Her eyes filled and with me, she drew a deep breath. With a sudden burst he half turned around before […]

Glasses tinked. Begging playfully for yet another wedded kiss. Roars of laughter filled the air. Your best friends stood up and honored you with their speeches. Both through humor and heartfelt thanks. Oh, what an impact you’ve made. The cabinet doors were swung open. Revealing two tvs for a fun surprise. What no one was […]

The room was quiet. So quiet you could hear a pin drop. Whether or not he was ready, it was here. The day had come. With a smile and a nod of thanks, he followed my directions to face away. To look out the window until he felt a tap on his shoulder. Her dress […]

The volume is cranked up. Over the beat that’s vibrating our windows, we shout, “How much you wanna bet THIS is the new wedding song of the year?!” If your dad doesn’t want to cry during the father/daughter dance, Fly Me to the Moon is a great choice. If he does want to cry Butterfly […]