On March 15th I got an excited text message from my office assistant. She had just answered a call from someone with David Tutera weddings team. For those who aren’t familiar, David Tutera is a celebrity wedding planner who has a show on the WE network called ‘My Fair Wedding‘. They were contacting us about an episode they were shooting in Topeka, KS & they wanted my team to photograph the details of the day.
I must admit, I wasn’t very excited about the opportunity. This probably had everything to do with the fact that I was in active labor when I got the message!! Yes, you read that right. I was at the hospital, only a few hours away from holding my baby girl for the first time. So getting a call from the Tutera team ranked low on my current list of exciting news.
But with the shoot planned just THREE short weeks away, they needed an answer quickly! I only had 24 hours to decide if I wanted the gig. And for those who haven’t given birth… just understand that 3 weeks post-partum isn’t much time! I had no idea how I would feel or if I would be able to stand on my feet! I didn’t know what to expect since this was the birth of my first child.
But I rarely turn down a challenge… especially one that involves talented people like Mr. Tutera.
The show aired this past Sunday (Nov 13th) on the WE network. Check your local listing for repeats. It’s a heart warming episode about a special kid who wants just one simple wish for his mom. It was very touching & I was happy to be part of it.
Now that the show made it’s debut, I’ve been cleared to blog about the experience & show off some of the amazing details!
- Laura’s Couture Collection, Shawnee, for the bridal gown.
- Olive Events Catering, Kansas City, Kan., for the catering.
- Lights Incredible, Kansas City, for the lighting.
- Mr. & Mrs, Overland Park for special favors.
- Countryside Scapes, Lee’s Summit, for the cherry blossom trees used in the ceremony and reception.
- Roy & Son Fencing, Lee’s Summit, for the custom arbors and pergola.
- Blush Co., Kansas City area, for hair and makeup.
- Slice Custom Cakes, Kansas City, for the cake.
- Adrienne Maples Photography Studio, Overland Park, for the photography.
A small venue in Topeka- the floral artist created an amazing atmosphere!
Hi! Beautiful photos. Where did the reception take place?
Wow, how great that you got to be a part of this special show, Adrienne! And right after having a baby…I can’t imagine how crazy those few weeks were! I would love to connect with you sometime
Adrienne: I am so proud of you–the photos of the wedding are fabulous! And, I am so happy to hear about your Baby Girl. Congratulations! Enjoy every minute!
Adrienne: I am so proud of you–the photos of the wedding are fabulous! And, I am happy to hear about your Baby Girl! Congratulations! Enjoy every minute!
This looks awesome! Can’t wait to watch the episode tonight after the kids go to sleep … ahhh, sleep.
Even though you were still recovering from childbirth and I was just getting to the waddling stages of pregnancy, this was a fun experience to be a part of! I think a lot of people would be VERY surprised to see how reality shows work behind the scenes. The lack of intimacy (and probably reality) was amazing. Don’t get me wrong, this was a very special and moving experience for the family involved but now when I see shows like ‘The Bachelor’, I can’t help but think about those huge LED lights that followed everyone constantly and how that would contribute to insincerity from the participants. I have a totally different perspective now!