Ledford - Woodruff

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Jeff and I started our morning meeting up with Courtney at The Eaton Steakhouse in downtown Wichita as close to 20 of Courtney's closest friends and family were there for breakfast to start off Courtney's big day
she had ahead of her. Breakfast was served looked very divine and it was very decorative and colorful. We then went to Studio Amp that was located inside of Sola Salons where Courtney got her hair done. The style was very elegant with it swooping over to the side. Very sophisticated! I then went and dropped Jeff off at Central Christian Church to start documenting the guys as I proceeded to the MAC Counter, inside of Dillard's, where Courtney got her make-up applied. Whenever we go there, which is often, they always do a very nice job and are quick with our brides. They are all very nice and allow us to get the shots we need for our brides.



By being with our brides all day we pick up on conversations from the salon sometimes that are very resourceful in the latter part of the day. One of which was Courtney discussing her gift to Justin. Jeff was able to capture Justin opening a big bag of Justin's favorite type of clothing from Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Also included was a big stuffed moose with red and brown boxers with a pattern of moose on it. Justin loves moose so this was perfect.



I later met up with Barry and Stephanie with Fat Cat Productions at the church. I documented Courtney as she opened a snoopy gift wrapped box of earrings that Courtney was hoping she would get. These earrings went nicely with her gorgeous champagne dress that had cap sleeves covering her shoulders in lace and sequin embellishments and then laced up the back. I must say that one of the eight bridesmaids, Olga, did a record breaker in lacing up the dress in less than 5 minutes! The bridesmaids all wore black, but all different designs to match their personalities. All the flowers were done by Courtney's grandmother, full of deep oranges and reds. Courtney had a unique accent of pheasant feathers.



Courtney and Justin had decided not to see each other before the ceremony. During the photos of Courtney we were in the prayer room taking some shots and Courtney could hear her future husband talking behind a set of doors. Stephanie asked us, as she had seen us do it before with another bride and groom, to place both Courtney and Justin on the opposite sides of the door and hold hands but not peak! Courtney and Justin were up for it and thought it was a great idea. We are glad we did it because they both shed some happy tears that were pure excitement for one another to become husband and wife. They shared a prayer through the door and stroking one another hands before they parted and would officially see each other in a moment of minutes during the ceremony.



The wedding was a candle lit ceremony with Christmas light accents. The bridesmaids all came in ushered by a groomsman and placed themselves scattered up on the stage, all 16 of them to be exact! The sanctuary was full of happy tears for this couple to share in such a beautiful worship of "Come and see what God has done".



Afterwards we finished up pictures with family and the two of them before Jeff and Stephanie jumped on the trolley to head to the reception at The Ville at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Andover. I drove over and beat them there so I could grab some of the details. Barry and I awaited as they all poured out of the trolley and came into their reception as the DJ announced them down the grand staircase. As soon as they all entered they rolled right into the cake cutting, toasts, first dances and then the party! Dinner was a buffet of Courtney's favorite Italian restaurant, Sweet Basil.

Before they left they danced their last dance of the evening with friends circled around them holding hands. As they left for the evening guests were handed jingle bells of silver, gold and red.

We want to give a warm welcome to Courtney and Justin along with both families. You all were a joy to work with and FUN! We hope you had a great time in Times Square for the New Year and on your honeymoon. We thought of you guys as the ball dropped in New York.

Best wishes to both of you!

Tyff and Jeff