Seven. That would be the minimum number of times I cried at their wedding day. I say this because I know for sure my heart strings were tugged at pulling pictures for this post. Brian and Lauren are the kind of couple where you are truly missing out if you don’t have them in your life. I am confident part of the reason I teared up was because I truly didn’t want the day to end. To be in their presence is to see true love, in it’s most raw form. It was the way God intended for it to be, and they knew the importance of treating one another in a way that honored that. The whole room was infatuated with them. She says he was “the one who got away”. Honestly, I don’t think she ever really lost him. What I do think is that the time apart made them realize they were made for one another. Separate, they are lovely people. Together, they are enchanting.
It’s an honor to be in this industry with your spouse. Being gone during the weekends or as soon as your spouse gets home from work can be a huge strain on a marriage. Lucky for Andrew and I, we get to be together. Every week, we get a reminder of the vows we made. Every week, we get to nod at what we are doing right, then we are also forced to acknowledge what we are doing wrong. Their wedding at St Louis’ Graham Chapel, was full of joy and tenderness as they gently wiped away one another’s tears. Brian and Lauren, if you can keep looking at one another with the love and upmost respect that you currently do, you will be just fine.
I don’t even want to know how many pictures I have included in this post. I’m sure it is excessive to some, but I guarantee it isn’t to anyone who was there. Brian and Lauren, we truly love each of you and your families. I told your parents over and over again what a fabulous job they have done raising you. Lauren, your brother and sister made us want to have more kids in hopes our daughter can have the kind of love each of you have for one another. I wish I could accurately put into words the love that filled the room. I am well aware no family is perfect, but love conquers all and this family is bursting with love through every pore. We hope the two of you had the time of your lives, you really are one in a million. Well, two.
When our brides arrive in St Louis Best Transportation’s Bentley, I get a bit giddy. Such a classic beauty in this classic car.
To the lovely ladies at Kate and Company– Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for bringing these two into our lives. The day was absolutely perfect from start to finish. This decor though?!
STUNNING and the floral arrangements by Festive Couture Floral were the icing on the cake… literally.
I had to include this set below. This is the moment their entire family burst into song. It was a scene strait out of “My Best Friend’s Wedding” with Julia Roberts and I got to live it.
And yet again, I am sad to complete this blog post. Personally, I vote we do it all over again. Anyone ready to plan a 1st anniversary party?
If you love what you see, here is the team that brought their vision to life:
Wedding Planner- Katie and Kimmy of Kate and Company
Ceremony Venue- Graham Chapel
Reception Venue- The Four Seasons- St Louis
Bentley & Transportation- St Louis Best Transportation
Tables, Chairs, Linens- The Aries Company
Stationery- Two Blue Doors
Makeup Artist- Glam Haven
Florals- Festive Couture Floral
DJ- DJ Karver The Great
Lighting, Lounge Furniture, Glow Tables- Millennium Productions
Videography- Mike Dalton Films
Cake- The Cakery Bakery
