Bridal Expo 2008

News:

We are letting all our Bride-to-Be's and Groom-to-Be's know that we will be at the Bridal Fair located in the Exhibition Hall at Century II this weekend, July 26 & 27. As a studio many of our following year, 2009, will get booked. Please stop by our booth and say hi. For all those who are booked currently with us we look forward to seeing you there! We have been told we are located somewhere in the middle of the show.

Allison & Erik

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Brett started the day meeting the guys at The Alley where they bowled a few lanes and rode go-carts. While Brett was hanging out with the guys, Cheryl met Allison and the girls downtown at The Perfect Touch Salon where Allison's cousin, Kristen, did her hair. Then, we all met back up at the Old Town Courtyard Marriott where everyone was getting ready and we were able to take some pics downtown before heading to the church, Faith Lutheran Church, in Derby, Ks for the wedding.



Throughout the day, Erik had given different friends or family members special photo cards to hand deliver to Allison bringing a huge smile to her face every time she got one. It was one of the sweetest, most thoughtful and romantic things we've had one of our grooms do! (Sorry guys, Erik set the bar pretty high, it's going to be tough to beat!) The last one arrived right before Allison was to walk down the aisle to her anxious groom. Allison kept each one private but, the last one brought a few tears to her eyes.



After the ceremony, we headed to the park with the wedding party and families to take all the "formal pics" since the couple didn't want to take them in the church. While we were taking pictures, the wedding guests headed to the Courtyard Marriott for cocktail hour where they were able to visit and look through photo albums of the couple, including the engagement album we had made for them and one Erik made for Allison that read "Mr. & Mrs." on the front cover. Once the couple made it back to the hotel, they thanked their guests for coming and invited them to join them upstairs for dinner catered by Larkspur. The tables were decorated with pink gerber daisies, children's quotes about love and delicious chocolate truffles handmade by the couple.
At the end of the night, we headed to the fountains in OId Town to take a few fun shots of the couple. Allison wanted to take some shots in the water but, Erik had reservations about it. However, once Erik picked up Allison and ran through the fountains he was smiling from ear to ear.



Allison & Erik, we had such a great time documenting your day especially the fountain shots! Congratulation and have a great time in Jamaica!
~Brett & Cheryl

Megan & Nick

July 18

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We met Megan and the girls at Fringe Salon where Megan's longtime friend Becky did Megan's hair and make-up while the other girls were getting their hair done. Due to the rain, which Megan believes brings good luck on your wedding day, the guys scratched their plans to hang out at All Star Sports. So, we met up with them at the church, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, once the girls were ready. The church looked beautiful and was decorated with ribbons, beads and flowers by Susan's Flowers.



Megan & Nick's color was persimmon and the color was found in all the details from the dresses, flowers, and pew bows to the ribbon tied bubbles. The nuptial mass was celebrated by Fr. Spexarth and two other priest who were all close to the families. The couple exited the church to a sea of bubbles.
The reception was held at the Wichita County Club and before being announced in by DJ Ron Brown with Another Dimension we were able to take some shots of the couple and wedding party out on the golf course.






It was great having the use of the golf carts for the entire wedding party to make taking the outside shots go a lot faster. Megan & Nick used one of their engagement pictures to have glass coasters with their photo as an inset made for the party favors. They were placed on all the tables and of course we loved them.
After the cake was cut, toasts were made, first dances, bouquet & garter tosses were all out of the way, the party was on. It was a great day and a pleasure getting to document it for Megan & Nick. After their long courtship, it's obvious that their day was all they had hoped it would be. It was also great seeing one of our future bride and grooms, Lisa & Justin - see you guys again in a couple of weeks. Congratulations again Megan & Nick and thanks for letting us share your day with you!



~Brett & Cheryl

Gore-Kerschner

July 12, 2008

Jeff and I got up Saturday morning and drove to Hutchinson, KS for Travis and Megan's wedding. We started at the Headturners Salon where Megan and her three bridesmaids, flower girl and both mothers got their hair done and make-up applied. After they were all beautified the ladies headed over to the church, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Megan had found her dress at Davids bridal and it was a strapless with lots of beadwork and sequence throughout. Travis wore a white tux with a navy blue vest and tie. The groomsmen all wore black tuxes and blue vests and ties. The ladies all carried red bouquets. The theme of red, white and blue was carried throughout the day. The wedding rings were very unique. Travis had his grandpa's ring melted down and redesigned using white gold and same design as his grandpa's. Megan had planned her day to make sure they had lots of time to get pictures of the two of them as well as the wedding party and go to different locations. And that is what we did. After Travis and Megan had their private moment together we went around to different locations including the Fire Station #3 Dept. where Travis works. The few rain showers didn't dampen their spirits. In fact for a July day it was very cool, 65 degrees (Quite a switch from 104 degrees a week ago. But that is KS). With umbrellas and staying out of the rain Megan's hair didn't even move. Sally, the hair stylist, did a good job of making sure it was well hair sprayed. After coming back to the church we finished up family pics and then gave them some time to relax before their guests started to arrive for the ceremony. After the guests were all seated they had a slide show that played of the two of them growing up. After the ceremony guests grabbed a container of bubbles on the way out and made a path for Megan and Travis to walk through to a 1919 Antique Fire Truck. Travis cranked the siren as they drove off. They rode on it to their reception which was held at the Encampment building on the Fairgrounds in Hutch. The DJ's were Rick and Rondi with DB Extreme who are Travis's aunt and uncle. They announced each wedding party member saying something special about them and how they knew and met Megan and Travis. After being announced they had a bite to eat and mingled with guests before the cutting of their cake. The wedding cake was tiered, white with red paisleys on it. The groom's cake was a fire engine covered in frosting and it actually made noise too. The fire engine sat beside a white cake that had frosting in shapes of flames on the cake. There was a firefighter climbing a ladder to the top where his wife awaited. It was very unique and fun. When Megan decided to toss her bouquet the little did she know that Travis was going to come in dressed in his fireman gear to take off the garter. Rick, the DJ, had it all planned out to have a puff of smoke fill the dance floor and say, "I think we have a problem! Is there a fire fighter in the room?" This was Travis's que to enter the room dressed in fire helmet, coat and pants. Megan was totally surprised. Rick and Rondi also do one of the best grand marches to start off the first dances. Megan and Travis danced to Amazed by Lonestar with each one narrating their love to one another. Megan then danced with her dad and Travis with his mom. The night continued with people dancing and having a great time.

We want to thank you guys for choosing us as your photographers to document your wedding day. You guys were good sports even though it was rainy. And like you said Megan, "Rain is good luck." We hope you had a safe flight on the plane and got plenty of sleep before getting to spend your honeymoon in Jamaica.

Carroll-Unruh

July 11, 2008

Friday morning Jeff and I traveled just up the road to Newton, KS. Jennifer got her hair done at Gina's Hair Salon on Main Street in Newton not to far from the church, Newton Bible Church. Jennifer had planned her day very relaxed and allowed lots of time to get ready so it wasn't rushed. Her colors were marine blue, silver and accents of red used in the bouquets and boutonniere's. The bridesmaids wore floor length marine blue dresses. Her dress was found at David's Bridal. It was satin with accents of beadwork and a chapel length train. Jennifer is one of eight sisters who all played a role in the wedding. She had 6 bridesmaids, 2 junior bridesmaids and 2 flower girls. The groomsmen were all dressed in black tuxes with blue vests and ties. Jennifer and Kenton did choose to see each other beforehand to get all the pictures done. We were able to document their special moment together and then we had them hop in our car to go around to different locations in Newton to get some really awesome shots. A few pictures in a field, on the Bethel campus and a unique architecture place were just a few spots that we were able to stop at. Then it was time to get them back to the church so we could finish up with the wedding party and family. Finishing up pictures an hour before the ceremony allowed plenty of time for both Jennifer and Kenton to grab a sandwich and relax. The ceremony was very romantic with lights and tulle running down each side of the center aisle and candles lit at the front of the church. After the ceremony as guests headed to the church's hall where the reception took place, Jennifer and Kenton gathered with close family members in a room to wait to enter into their reception. Friends and family lined up to get a special desert that was absolutely divine. Each guest got a heart shaped devil's chocolate food cake with chocolate syrup drizzled and powdered white sugar sprinkled over the top. Jennifer and Kenton had a 10 inch round white cake with a monogram of their initials on top. Kenton used a plasma torch to cut a circle with JK on it out of metal. It made for a great cake topper for their wedding. After they cut their cake both the dads did a dedication speech to Jennifer and Kenton saying how proud they are of both of them. Shortly after the speeches Jennifer tossed her bouquet. One cool thing that I learned later in the day was the ceremony was broadcasted over an Apple laptop that sat in the front pew and streamed via IChat. This allowed some of Jennifer and Kenton's close friends who weren't able to make it from Wyoming to watch the wedding. During the reception Jennifer came up to me and said I will be right back cause they were going to IChat their friends that were in Wyoming. They are very close to Jennifer and Kenton and understood they couldn't make it to the wedding but took the time out to say hi on their special day. I thought that was very cool! They then mingled with guests until the limo arrived to pick them up. Guests grabbed a sparkler and lit them as Jennifer and Kenton made their way to the limo through a shower of sparks.

We want to thank you guys for allowing us be part of your special day. We had so much fun hanging out with you guys and documenting. Hope you have fun in Tennessee! Stay in Touch!

Tyff and Jeff

Kelsi & Jacob

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We left late on the 4th heading north to Sabetha, Kansas for Kelsi & Jacob's wedding. Early the next morning we met Jacob and the guys at the Sabetha Country Club Golf Course where they were going to play a round of golf before heading the the church to get ready.
While the guys were playing golf, Kelsi and the girls were at the church getting their hair and make-up done.

Kelsi & Jacob had chosen the incredibly fun, vibrate and joyful colors of pink and green as their wedding colors and they were in every amazing detail that the couple spent so much time and effort planning everything to the smallest detail. Kelsi had included her signature fun polka dots in many of the details including the bouquet ribbons, wedding cake and hand stenciled signs on the reception tables.



After the lovely ceremony highlighted by a touching video of the couple, every one entered the reception hall at the church through a canopied doorway with stenciling that read "Happy Ever After". Having the reception site at the church made it so easy for us to capture the amazing details. The tables were full of a variety of flower and fruit filled vases, candles and pictures of the couple.



As the reception wound down, we headed back to the Sabetha County Club where the dance was ready to begin. We took a few minutes with the couple and wedding party on the golf course before the couple was announced into the dance. Kelsi & Jacob took a short break from the party to enjoy a fireworks show.



Kelsi & Jacob, it was a pleasure documenting your day and getting to know you guys. Have a great time in St. Lucia!

~Brett & Cheryl

Dreiling - Dirks

July 5, 2008

Jeff and I were out of town this weekend making it the 3rd weekend in a row to be on the road. This weekend's travel had us located in Scott City, KS. We arrived in town a day early to scout out locations and attend the rehearsal.

Saturday morning started with Jeff dropping me off at Renaissance Salon on fourth street before he headed over to the golf course where the guys met up for a round before they got ready later that day. The guys wore black tuxes with green ties and vests. The ladies wore strapless dresses made from a sheer green fabric with an elegant bow that went around the back and tied in the back.

Megan found her dress in Kansas City at a local boutique. One of her bridesmaids had told me her dress resembled what a Princess would wear. It was a diamond white dress with exquisite bead work throughout and gathered around the skirting, with a chapel length train. Megan accented her dress by wearing hot pink high heal shoes which nicely tied in her other wedding color.

The couple had decided to take pictures before the ceremony, so we setup a private first sight moment for them where they exchanged gifts. Megan received a diamond neckless and Aaron a Wii game system. Following pictures of the couple we moved on to the formal group shots and ended allowing them a chance to relax before the ceremony.

As guest entered the church they signed the mat of a framed engagement picture for the couple to hang in their home. There where so many guests in attendance that some of them were seated down stairs where a TV was setup so they could watch from an upstairs video camera. The ceremony started with guests watching a slideshow of Megan and Aaron growing up. Since the couple had been dating for eight years there were a number of pictures. Aaron's brother, Pastor Jason Dirks, presided over the ceremony. Before Megan came down the isle an isle runner was pulled out, revealing a wedding logo, which was used through out the day on programs and decorations at the reception.

Following the ceremony, the couple greeted guest in a receiving line. Once everyone was greeted the couple exited the church in a sea of bubbles which led to a white Ford Excursion limo. We had the limo driver follow us to a few locations, where we grabbed some more pictures of the wedding party and the couple before heading to the reception. The reception was held in a building on the Scott City fairgrounds.

Aaron and Megan made their grand entrance through a tunnel made by the wedding party, it reminded us of watching a sports team entering before the Big Game. The DJ was "Kid Brock" with Muzik Machine. The couple started with cake cutting and then grabbed a bite to eat as the guest had been served while we were shooting at the other locations. They then had toasts where all of the wedding party members had something to share. The first dance started after a few songs played and the parents joined them towards the middle of the song to dance. Megan then danced with her dad and Aaron with his mom. To kick off the dance floor for the night Megan's dad had a special dance that he did and everyone calls him "Snoop Doug" for it. It was great! The whole night was great with a room packed full of friends and family having a great time!

We want to thank you for letting us be part of your special day and making us so welcome into both families. Stay in Touch!

Tyff and Jeff

P.S. It was great to see so many of our Bride-To-Be's at and in the wedding! It was like a mini reunion for us.

Bengston-Billinger

June 28, 2008

Jeff and I met up with Lindsay and her eight bridesmaids at Ten O Seven Salon in Hays, KS while they got their hair and makeup done. The address to the salon was 1007 Main St. It was a really cool place and probably one of the most unique salons that we have ever been to. The decor was very unique and fun with art on all of the walls. Lindsay got her hair done on the second level of this neat place. She was all smiles all day and very cool, calm and collected. Her eight friends that she had chosen to be her bridesmaids all made sure that the day started off right with a warm gift from all of them. Breakfast was provided that consisted of fruit, muffins and bagels. Mimosas was what washed the bellies of all the happy girls. After Lindsay's hair and was done and her make-up was applied Stephanie from Fat Cat and I headed to the church. Jeff and I shot a wedding last September at the Cathedral of the Plains in Victoria, KS and we got the opportunity to do so again. The church has such a great history. Even on the wedding day guests were coming in as tourists just stopping in to see what a beautiful church it is. Lindsay's wedding dress looked very stunning on her. She got it in an Olathe, KS bridal shop, Mia's Bridal and Tailoring. It was an Essence design with beadwork lining the bodice and ruffles on the skirting along with a corset backing that laced up the back. The ladies all wore an energetic lime that was fun. The groomsmen all wore black tuxes, black shirts with the same lime ties. Shawn wore a black tux, black shirt and a white tie. With bright color stargazing lilies, roses and daisies in the bouquets, boutonnieres, and corsages it made for a very colorful event throughout. Lindsay and Shawn did decide to see each other beforehand and we were able to get some really cool shots of the two of the them around the church and then start in on the wedding party and then finished up with the families. The ceremony started with a string quartet playing the wedding melodies as Lindsay's dad escorted Lindsay down the long aisle to hand off to Shawn. Following the Catholic Mass Lindsay and Shawn were showered with bubbles as they made it through the path of people to a 1964 blue restored Impala. They drove around the block and came back and got into a Trolley with the wedding party as we went to a few different locations including a park with a bridge, Hay's campus and a place called The Que. It was then time to get them all to their reception which was held at the Fox Pavilion. The reception started with the DJ announcing the wedding party along with Lindsay and Shawn which is what kicked off their first dance and the parent dances following. Dinner was served after Shawn's dad gave the blessing. Following was the cake cutting and toasts. After some dancing the garter and bouquet tosses and then the dollar dance.

Thank you guys for allowing us be such a part in your special day. Stay in touch!

Tyff and Jeff

Meis-Walker

June 21, 2008

Beth's day started at the Holiday Inn Express in Lawrence, KS, where her bridesmaids and her got there hair and makeup done.

The morning started with Jeff meeting up with Karen, our good friend Karen from Heartland Photography, at the Beth's hotel room. Karen was helping to cover the wedding as Tyff was sick and unable to make it. Once at the room Karen started documenting the ladies hanging out while Beth was getting her hair done. Jeff started setting getting the details of the dress, shoes and more before heading over Beth's parents house to document Darrell and the guys getting ready. Beth's brother made the guys French Toast Bake with blue berry's for breakfast. The ladies where picked up at the hotel by a white Hummer Limo and headed to the church around 11:00 for Beth to slip into her dress. The couple had a special first viewing which we captured from a distance to not take away from the moment. Beth's dress was amazing, it was an Anjolique design. The dress was classic and elegant, but had a uniqueness in detail that gave Beth a very distinct look for our special day. Once the tears had stopped after the first sight we worked our way around the church grabbing so amazing shots of the Darrell and Beth.

The ceremony was held at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence, KS. The church was wonderful to shoot in with it's large windows and nice natural light. The ladies all wore aqua blue, strapless, T-length dresses. The guys all wore black tuxes with turquoise tie and vests. Following the ceremony we finished up the group photos and headed with the wedding party over to Potter's Lake on the KU campus. While on campus we took some fun photos of the wedding party and couple.

The limo arrived at the reception site "Steve's Place". The reception was wonderfully decorated with blue and yellow vertical streamers that created a great background and mood. After Beth and Darrell entered the reception and greeted a few guests they made their way over to check out their wedding cake. The cake was beautiful as you can see here.

Darrell's groomsmen where impressed by the groom's cake which had a Mario Brothers theme to it. The cake was made in Kansas City and was the first of it's kind. After dinner the couple proceeded with cake cutting and toasts. The formal dances followed including their first dance and parent dances.

We want to thank you for allowing us to cover your wedding day. Stay in Touch!

Jeff

P.S. Thank you again Karen for your help you did a great job!

Wernert-Dugan

June 7, 2008

The day started with Jeff and I meeting Christine and Matt at St. Anthony's in downtown Wichita. Christine with her ladies and family got ready downstairs as the guys got ready upstairs. They chose not to see each other beforehand. Christine's dress was very pretty. While in Europe she found a Justin Alexander design and was able to find a shop in Missouri that had the same dress to order from. Lots of lace and beadwork along with a corset back that laced up the back. She also wore a lacy jacket that had buttons on the sleeves and all the way up the back. One of her briedsmaids used a crochet hook to fasten the buttons. The four bridesmaids all wore lilac purple floor length strapless dresses. The ladies all wore the same shoes as well which were Nina brand with high heels.

We were able to squeeze some photos of Matt and the guys along with Christine and the ladies before the ceremony. When the ceremony started Christine was escorted down the aisle by her father. It was a very beautiful ceremony. Being able to be on the altar off to the side so I wasn't a distraction allowed me to get some really amazing expressions.

Afterwards we finished up pictures of the families then went to a location that was special to Christine and Matt. Down by the river there is a bench where Matt proposed and so we got some shots there of the two of them and the wedding party.

Then it was time to get them to their party. The reception was held at The Hotel at Oldtown. The room was decorated very nicely using the color of lilac throughout. They had a receiving line before dinner was served. Following was the traditional cake cutting, first dances, garter and bouquet toss.

Congrats to both of you.

Tyff and Jeff