Katrina owns Kamy Chocolate Fountains - always a hit at ANY event, and this was no exception. I didn't know this until the minister joked about it during the ceremony, but Katrina & Jesse met online through some kind of singles or personals site. That's how Brian and I met! Not that we needed anything to help us feel connected to Katrina and her groom...they are so fun and down to earth that I felt like I was with a bunch of my own girlfriends while filming her getting ready. I bet these two never meet a stranger. In fact, apparently Jesse has fashioned quite a nice friendship with a certain legendary Cardinal who was also in attendance!
The festivities took place on the grounds of the breathtakingly beautiful The Studio Inn in St. Albans, MO, just past Wildwood. We had never been there, and we were honestly struck speechless. First of all, it's sooooo nice when everything can happen in the same location! It's easier on everyone, and I'm sure it makes a huge difference in the photos, because usually the photographer has more time because there's no need to travel to and fro'. (Yes, "to and fro'.") But THIS PLACE...my goodness...an old mansion set amongst Missouri's rolling hills and a spectacular golf course. Does it get any better than that?
Speaking of pictures, the day was photographically documented by the superb Alisha Clark. We thought we'd go ahead and take care of the video. :) Anyway, always a pleasure to work with Alisha. We work and play well together, and I think our fun energy as we work with each other is infectious and helps everyone relax, which of course works out pretty well for what we're trying to accomplish in the photos and video! I always encourage couples to meet personally with the photographer and videographer and even to see if the vendors know each other. We've actually had joint meetings before with photographers we know - what savvy shoppers! They got to see the dynamic of our little group before the wedding day. Why not!? Well, I can't wait to see the photos from the day - especially the ones of Alisha and I making a bride samich on the dance floor! :) Good times.
The ceremony was so relaxed and fun - the officiant did such a fantastic job! I complimented him on even orchestrating little details here and there when necessary, like directing the bridesmaids to make way for Kat and Jess to get behind them for the sand ceremony (by the way, Katrina - how much sand did you spill!? Too cute!), and reminded the Matron of Honor to hand Kat the bouquet before the presentation. Very smooth. I think too many times, officiants try to be so stoic and serious, and they don't think they should point things like that out. Yes, a wedding ceremony is a serious matter that certainly deserves respect, but there's no reason we can't all enjoy it and relax a little bit!
The reception was completely pink'd out by Erin at Exclusive Events - how cool! She's got a couple pics on her site. The lanters, oh, the lanterns!! THEN, the reception was ROCKED by Jimmy Hussey, A Rockin' DJ ferSHER! Man, he keeps the party hoppin'. I was a little worried that no one would want to dance because we were all just deflated by the hot day, but he got everyone going! I have to find out what the song was that Jesse and his mom danced to. I probably don't want to listen to it, though. I'm so used to "What a Wonderful World," but this was like a love letter from a mom to her son. I sobbed. Yes, sobbed. Tried to pull myself together to go get the mic from Jesse after, but he noticed my face and asked if I was okay...that did it. I lost it again. He and his mom and some other people around loved on me a little while I took the mic from him. Good Lord, how rediculous am I!? It wasn't just the song...their dance was so sweet and tender. I hope I get to share moments like that with my son.
From my point of view behind the camera, it was such a perfect day (well, could have been cooler, but I'm reaching), and I would imagine it met and surpassed all of Katrina & Jesse's dreams. We hope to do the same with their movie, and I can't wait to get to it!
Blessings,
Angee
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Had a great time with you as always!
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