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Despite the winter season, Mikah and JR had a surprisingly warm and glowy wedding day at Big Cedar!   Following their ceremony at the Garden Chapel in Branson, Missouri, this sweet couple celebrated with family and friends at the Worman House at Big Cedar. I personally love the sunset shots from their bridal party portrait […]

Mikah & JR | Big Cedar Wedding at the Garden Chapel in Branson, Missouri

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Olivia and Donovan had a beautiful spring day for their wedding at Big Cedar’s Top of the Rock Chapel in Branson, Missouri. This sweet couple, and their kiddos, celebrated with a sentimental ceremony overlooking Table Rock Lake, included the canon ceremony on Top of the Rock’s lawn, and of course they finished the night with […]

Olivia & Donovan | Big Cedar Top of the Rock Wedding in Branson, Missouri

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I love nothing more than a wedding on a beautiful fall day, but when you add in Big Cedar Lodge as the wedding venue, then you’ve really got something special! Jenn and Randy chose one of my very favorite chapels to get married in at Big Cedar– the Garden Chapel. With it’s quaint size, pretty […]

Jenn & Randy | Garden Chapel Wedding at Big Cedar in Branson, Missouri

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You know what I love more than a classy wedding at a white venue? Nothing! 🙂 Natalie and Cole planned their wedding very quickly due to Cole being in the military. But, despite the quick timeline, Natalie never missed a beat and completely enjoyed her day. She was beaming the entire time. This couple was […]

Natalie and Cole | Sparrow Lane Wedding in Willard, Missouri

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This sweet couple, Maren and Wyatt, incorporated so many beautiful touches throughout their Integrity Hills Chapel Big Cedar wedding that I loved capturing. You can tell that this couple was very close to their family and friends. Luckily, they were gifted with the perfect sunset overlooking Table Rock Lake! I love nothing more than a […]

Integrity Hills Chapel Big Cedar Wedding in Ridgedale MO

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couple at sunset in Ridgedale MO after wedding

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Claire and Rick married at Knollcrest at Knowlan Family Farms in November– it was a rainy day, but a beautiful event! What was perhaps my favorite part about this wedding was the sweet relationship between Claire and her father. Claire told me during her planning session how important her father was to her, and I […]

Claire and Rick | Autumn Knollcrest Farms Wedding in Cape Girardeau, Missouri

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Brandon and Steffney chose the perfect time of year for their Pine, Colorado wedding. The aspens were glowing with gold and the weather was wonderful! This couple has a special place in our hearts– they truly love each other so much and we love them!                     […]

Steffney and Brandon | Wedgewood Weddings Mountainview Ranch in Pine, Colorado

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Not even a tropical storm could stop Brittani and Corey from celebrating their special day in Siesta Key, Florida this past November! We had a blast taking portraits on the beach, even despite a little rain. This couple was game for anything and we loved it! We started our day at a cute little condo […]

Brittani and Corey | Siesta Key, Florida Wedding

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There is nothing more magical than a winter wedding! We loved being a part of Courtney and Cody’s wedding this December at Sycamore Creek Family Ranch in Branson, Missouri. Courtney and Cody met and patiently waited to be together. And once they were together, they knew it was forever! One of my favorite parts of […]

Courtney and Cody | Sycamore Creek Family Ranch in Branson, Missouri

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Winter weddings don’t get enough credit. They are actually quite beautiful! Kelsey and Tyler had originally thought they wanted a summer wedding, but decided to plan things for December instead. In order to bring more light and glow to their big day, they booked Greenhouse Two Rivers in Highlandville, Missouri. Kelsey told me that she […]

Kelsey and Tyler | Greenhouse Two Rivers Winter Wedding

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