These two are really incredible people, put them together and the world is simply a better place. They are attentive, funny and genuine. We immediately felt comfortable around them and getting to know them felt natural and easy from the beginning. It’s so simple to see why they are choosing to spend their lives together…because when they are together they are more themselves then ever before.
We showed up to Melissa prepping for her big day in the coziness of her own house…the home she’s building with Mike. She was surrounded by family and friends. Mike left a really sweet letter and beautiful necklace for his wife-to-be to open as she prepped, as you can see, he did good!
We left the ladies and headed to the hotel to meet up with the guys. I love how Mike was helping everyone else get ready, speaks to his character. This group of guys was so laid back and relaxed, they were just having fun being together…gotta love that!
We met with Mike & Melissa, as we always do, a month before their wedding. Melissa had been doing lots of DIY, scouting of the perfect items, dreaming and preparing…but man was this girl nervous about how it was going to come together. She was so nervous it made us nervous. We walked in and were blown away. She had done an excellent job decorating the Gallagher Barn, paying attention to all the smallest of details…like childhood pictures of her and Mike decorating/distinguishing the men/women’s bathroom doors! We really loved how it came together…from the wood chargers, to the wild flowers, to the mason jar favors, to the bunting banners, to the twinkle lights and wedding fabric on the ceiling & around the room…it all came together so wonderfully, a reflection of her work and dedication!
Gallagher Barn is in Bonner Springs and there were some events going on in town, so we opted to hang out at the venue for pictures. Wedding parties like this are fantastic, its so evident that they are there in love and support of the couple. You’d assume that any wedding party would be, and most are, but the authenticity of the people that Mike & Melissa chose to stand in support of them reflects the value they place on relationships in their lives.
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Vendors:
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Gallagher Barn
Photographer: Creative Event Studio
Cake: Affordable Elegance
Florist: Erin Volante Floral
Ceremony Music: Guitar Elegance
Crystal Tiller says
These pictures are Amazing. The wedding was beautiful and loved seeing micheal and melissa Say “I Do”.
Freya says
The pictures are amazing! What a special day for Mike and Melissa, and you captured it perfectly.
Freya says
It was a special day for our family, captured beautifully by the photographers.
Valerie says
Lovely photos with lots of detail shots. A great job telling the wedding day story.