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Katie and Juan met in veterinary school. Katie now works in general practice, and Juan works in emergency medicine, and we basically spent the day just telling stories to these guys about Huck and the Goldendoodle we hoped to bring home this year and like good vets, they eagerly grinned along! <3 They also happen to be big Disney lovers so it wasn’t a surprise when these guys decided that was where they wanted to get married, too!

Those Nate Root dress shots, y’all. <3

Easily one of my favorite first look reactions of the year!!

When the Mamas cry, I cry. EVERY time. <3

I love that Juan had a giddy reaction during the first look but emotional one when Katie walked down the aisle.

Off to Italy Isola for their reception!!

Katie and Juan, it was an absolute honor!! Thank you for having us! :)

Spring went to UCF with Nate. They lived in the same dorm, had mutual friends, and she even remembers Nate getting his first camera! It was such an honor that she reached out for us to photograph her Kansas City wedding!

We knew the venue was at a country club, and while I had a generic country club in mind for her venue, we pulled up to anything but. The Oakwood Country Club was simply magical- I could have photographed on those grounds all day! The ballroom was beautifully naturally lit with these giant oak beams, the beautiful paved pathway, mature trees- I loved it all!!

Spring chose the perfect touches, making the ballroom feel like an outdoor garden oasis, complete with greenery from the chandeliers and market lights overhead. Their band, Twice on Sunday, was one I would love to relocate to Florida, and just wait ’til you see the arbor her father made them!!

Spring and Anthony, it was an absolute dream- thank you for having us!! <3

Venue + Catering | Oakwood Country Club

Wedding Planner | Jaimie McCarley at Wedding Elegance

Officiant | Pastor BJ Froiland at Christ Lutheran Church

Hair | Megan Werle, Salon on Barry

Makeup | Sophia Binder at Graceful Beauty KC

Band | Twice on Sunday

Videographer | Chris and Amy Sheridan

Floral Designer | Craig Sole Designs

Spring’s Dress | Rebecca Ingram’s “Valerie” from Mia’s Bridal and Tailoring

Bridesmaids Dresses | Azazie

Groom and Groomsmen Attire | Todd’s Clothiers and Tailoring

Cake Designer | Ashley Ferguson, Clever Cakes KC

Invitations | The Knot’s Painted Magnolia

Other Paper Items | Zazzles’s Elegant Magnolia designed by Fresh and Yummy Paperie

Favorite view. <3

LOOK. AT. THIS. BALLROOM!

First look with Spring’s sweet father <3

Spring’s mother passed shortly after her wedding day. It was a bittersweet reminder about the importance of our work. It was abundantly clear that Spring was her whole world, and I hope our photos did their relationship justice. <3