Courtney and Blake are one truly extraordinary couple. Their deep commitment to not just each other, but also their faith and their families is absolutely inspiring. Of course their outer-beauty is hard to miss; but it is their inner-beauty that radiates and captivates as you get to know them. And as far as I’m concerned they were dream clients in that not only were they decisive and trusting in my input, but they allowed me to take their thoughts and run with them. Courtney’s initial vision for the day- black and rich shades of scarlet with LOTS of bling factor- was suited perfectly to their just-before-Thanksgiving wedding date (the couple picked their wedding date to work around baseball season, as Blake plays for the St. Louis Cardinals). And lucky for us the weather gods smiled upon us:) From start to finish, their day was a perfect reflection of them both as individuals and as a couple- fun, elegant, glamorous, and over-flowing with love and happiness. I am thrilled to showcase my favorite images (and there’s a ton of them!) from the day, courtesy of Cean One Photography.
Courtney’s shoes were her ’something blue’.
Drop.Dead.Gorgeousness! I especially love the picture of Courtney laughing- perfect moment captured.
I am almost 100% certain that Ines Di Santo designed Courtney’s gown with her specifically in mind. I mean, really; don’t you agree?
A quick smooch during their first look. So sweet!
Love how the light breeze caught Courtney’s veil for this one.
A big influence in selecting the Historic Mission Inn for their wedding was the gorgeous St. Francis of Assisi Chapel that they were wed in. A main highlight of the chapel is the the eighteenth century 18 karat gold leaf Rayas Altar. Pictures definitely do it no justice.
The Tiffany stain-glass windows you can see above are the other main feature- definitely a site to behold.
Here is a taste of the decadent and dramatic details- I told you there was no shortage of glitz and glamour!
Thank you to the following fabulous team:
Cean One Photography
Nisie’s Enchanted Florist
DJ Joe with Atmosphere Entertainment (entertainment and lighting)
Angelica Strings
Fusion Linens (linens and chiavaris)
ChiavariChairRentals.com (black dance floor)
Simply Cakes
Fred Gushue (officiant)
Tiffany with Flawless Faces (make-up)
Katie Fate (hair- contact me for info)
Joceybella Invites (invitations and all the paper details)
Mon Amie Bridal Salon (where Courtney bought her Ines Di Santo gown and ribbon head band)
And of course, Sharon and the lovely team at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
by Kerrie
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