One day I received a call from loooooong-time family friends and fellow photographers Mike and Marti Beauchamp. They were passing a long a wedding referral for a date they were already booked up on.

Then came the call from John. He and Brandi were planning a small, second wedding and we just went from there. They were planning from out of state so while we didn't get to meet in person - I'd heard that they were very nice people (Brandi's from here originally). Well, I'm happy to report that they were, in fact, super nice. =) And in love.

Here's just a quick look at their big day.

Ross and Amanda got married! They had a small, sweet wedding at the church we grew up in. Amanda was gorgeous and their daughter Ellie made the cutest little flower girl! =)

When we finished up their engagement session, Dac and I looked at each other and said "I really like them!" Those of you who know Jeff and Rachel well are probably saying "duh" right now. It's true, they're awesome.

We loved being a part of this wedding. These two have something special and are just two of the most kind, genuine, and funny people you'll meet.

I know they've been patiently waiting for these so I'll keep the chatter to a minimum. It was a beautiful wedding and I'm sure they'll have an even more beautiful marriage.

Jeff and Rachel got married! =) The wedding was fabulous. They are too. Here's just a sneak peek to tide ya over until all the photos are done!

Wow. My heart goes out today. If you're local then I'm sure you've heard Joplin, MO (just a few hours away) took a direct and kind of sudden hit from a tornado yesterday evening. We had the pleasure of photographing the weddings of two Joplin couples last year. Even though their weddings are past, we consider these guys friends (as we do with all our brides and grooms) and when I heard, I immediately thought of them. However, it wasn't until this morning when I saw all the destruction on TV that my heart really broke for them.

I facebooked both Shannon and Andrea and thankfully both couples are safe! Shannon said stuff two houses down from them is destroyed and while Andrea and Ty were out of town, her mom was working at St. John's Hospital when it was hit. She is safe as well. Thank God! Also, the sanctuary where we photographed their wedding is no longer standing. Even in all the pain and destruction (89 confirmed dead as of this morning and hundreds missing). I pray God will bless the community and the people there in and through this.

Here's the happy couples!

Shawn+Shannon and Ty+Andrea (again, so thankful they're safe and sound!)