My Summer Wedding Adventure in Downtown Kansas City

Summer Wedding Day

Behold, another gorgeous day celebrating at the Hilton President. This wedding day (like many others) did not come without it’s unique challenges! It’s important to remember that no wedding is created equal and no two weddings are EVER the same.

This couple knew that this one day was theirs and they owned it! They embraced the hiccups, taking in every moment with joy in spite of things one might say ‘went wrong.’

Summer weddings in Kansas City have known to be ridiculously hot which makes everything a little more difficult. We were blessed with sunny 70’s and we thanked our lucky stars when the limo broke down! Yes, that’s right! While going up a hill, the car made a terrible noise just before the engine gave out.

The wedding party and I were in route to take photographs downtown prior to the wedding ceremony. When the car stopped on the hill, I bounced up and told my couple we’d get out right there.

‘It’s an adventure!’ I proclaimed.

They both smiled with a quick, ‘OK!’ and off we went, frolicking in the June sun. Their smiles never faded, even when it was evident that our mode of transportation was now our feet.

Yet, not a single soul complained?! I couldn’t have asked for a better group of friends than the ones who surrounded Anna and Jordan, especially since we were going to have to make a trek back to the hotel. I began to make a plan of action getting us back to the hotel without sweating through our clothes!

Enjoy the moment

The kids laughed and told stories as we navigated from place to place. I continued to shoot as I led everyone through buildings, following a path that would take us back to the President.

With my alternate plan in place, and an experienced team of wedding professionals, we made our way through downtown playfully enjoying our adventure. We often miss exciting moments in life because we are too concerned with how ‘the day’ will roll out. Try to enjoy the moment! Sometimes you have to relax and let things unfold, especially on your wedding day because that’s when magic happens!

Just as I was about to call it a wrap, Anna turned and the wind took her veil. I walked around her observing the light that bathed her in a soft, warm glow. Her groom looked on proudly, beaming with satisfaction that this woman was about to be his wife. Anna giggled, claiming she felt awkward with all of us all starring at her. It was classic Anna!

Maura and I giggle with glee as we capture this quiet, unanticipated moment. We took a moment to admire the woman she has become, looking forward to what she has yet to achieve. With Jordan by her side, she is unstoppable.  That’s what unconditional love can do for you.

WEDDING DAY DETAILS

This wedding day was shared with some of my favorite Kansas City Professionals. A gorgeous display of floral art by Craig Sole, Cinematography with the talented Maura Coleman-Murray of Creative Films KC, delicious yet beautiful cake by Classic Cakes run effortlessly by Samie LaForce with the Hilton President.

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View more images from this wedding day on their personal wedding proofing page: Anna & Jordan Got Married

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