November Wedding {katie & john}

Bridal, Fun Ideas, Resources, Weddings

November Wedding {katie & john}

1 Comment 05 December 2011

There is always a kick in my step when I start a wedding with some of my favorite people to work with.  It simplifies the process when I don’t have to coordinate the day… which inevitably happens when there is no wedding planner scheduled on the day of the wedding.  But the Simple Elegance staff [...]

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Days Like These, Fun Ideas, Resources, Weddings

Kara is all Smiles {wedding day}

21 Comments 01 July 2011

The wedding of Kara & Jon was full of emotion.  To say it was a great day is an understatement.  I love every wedding but few make me feel the way this one did.  I found myself quite emotional- thinking back to the early days when I met my own husband.  I wish I could bottle up that feeling but [...]

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Fun Ideas, Weddings

Circle of Friends {Allison & Chris}

22 Comments 05 July 2010

It seems like yesterday when I first met this incredible group of friends.  While it’s been several years since I shot the first wedding in the group- I can still recall the excitement, love & total commitment they have to one another.  You might assume that this excitement would begin to wane over the years [...]

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Bridal, Fun Ideas, Weddings

Sold the Cows & Married the Girl {debbieMike}

22 Comments 18 June 2010

We drove cautiously through the fierce rain clouds towards Lawrence last Saturday.  Thankfully by the time we arrived, the clouds parted to expose the sun & the temperature was quickly beginning to rise.  The rain left behind a thick wave of moisture in the air; now a sticky-sweaty, hot-wet kind of a day & we [...]

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Blog Happenings, Fun Ideas, News & Press, Resources, Weddings

Wedding Season Begins…

2 Comments 18 April 2010

The weather has finally turned into a delightfully warm Spring & the rosebud trees are out in full bloom here in Kansas City.   I try to breathe it all in, enjoying the songs of the birds & the new colors that have warmed our landscape.  Each season offers me something different to photograph & I [...]

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Fun Ideas, Helpful Advice, Resources, Weddings

Hostess Gifts by Julie Blanner

2 Comments 11 April 2010

Check out these thoughtful ideas for gifts.  Julie Blanner is a crafty event designer & wedding coordinator based in Kansas City.  Her blog frequently posts short & sweet tips that are easy to implement.  If you have a blog you’d love to see highlighted, please comment & let us know!! **** Julie Blanner of CoordinatelyYours.com [...]

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Fun Ideas, Resources, Weddings

Neato Cake Toppers {fun ideas}

No Comments 26 June 2009

The other day I was looking through sites to get inspired… and I came across these super unique cake toppers on the Wedding Chicks website.  These clever little Goose Grease cake toppers are created by Michelle & Kelly in Brooklyn.  You can purchase your own through their Etsy website.  They even have kits that you [...]

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