Melissa & Michael Got Married!

Melissa & Michael got married on Saturday, May 23rd. And let me tell you, their wedding day was absolutely perfect.

Here are the location details:

Wedding Location: St. Patrick Catholic Church, Wentzville, MO
After wedding photos: taken at church as well as Quail Ridge Park
Reception: Knight's of Columbus Hall, St. Paul, MO

Matt and I met Melissa and Michael at another wedding we were shooting. We already knew that we were going to photograph their wedding as well, but it was nice to meet them face to face. The second time we met them was for their engagement shoot. They were so easy going, FUN, and willing to try anything. We got some amazing photos, and really felt like we got to know the couple. After spending a few hours with them, we couldn't wait to shoot their wedding!

This photo of Melissa was taken just a little bit before she walked down the aisle. She looks so calm, composed, and BEAUTIFUL!

St. Patrick's Church is a beautiful place to get married. I love the streaming light that comes in from the skylights. . .
Melissa and Michael pretty much held hands and smiled at each other during the entire ceremony. They are so loving and sweet towards each other.

Outside of the church I couldn't resist taking a shot (or two) of Melissa's bridal bouquet. The white flowers against the reds of the brick was stunning.

After the ceremony Melissa and Michael invited their family and wedding party to the chruch courtyard for a surprise. They released Monarch and Painted Lady butterflies. One of the butterflies landed on Melissa. She said it was her grandma from Heaven letting her know she was with them on their wedding day.

We took the opportunity in the courtyard to snap a few photos. . .

After leaving the church, we headed to Quail Ridge Park for the "between" photos. . .
There are MANY places to get phenomenal photos here, but for some reason, we must always stop at this house. I love this house. . .you can get great photos from all sides!
Their happened to be a "love" sticker stuck to one of the columns of the house. . .Fitting, eh?? We recently did an engagement shoot at the park. . .the sticker had been removed. :(
The first dance.
The wedding party.


Seriously?! Don't you just love the house??!

One of the cool things about the wedding were the "shoes" that Melissa and Michael wore - they were actually cowboy BOOTS!

The bricks are actually part of the house. . .love that house!

One quick reception photo. . .

Thank you Melissa & Michael for inviting us into your lives and allowing us to be part of your family for the day. We loved being a part of your wedding, and wish you both the best of everything in the future!!!