Kelly + Michael | Married

Consider yourself forewarned - this post is very long!! You can also view the slideshow for a few more images and a different format than this blog (it will take a few minutes to load.)

A few weeks ago, I photographed Kelly and Michael's wedding with Kevin at the Blue Dress Barn in St. Joseph. What a charming place for a wedding and reception!! I loved the natural, rustic atmosphere and all of the amazing touches the owners have incorporated. Kelly and Michael are wonderful, genuine people - Kevin and I had the chance to spend a little time with them last fall when we photographed their engagement session in St. Joe.

The day started out cloudy and rainy, but the rain dried up just as the girls were finished getting ready and the guys were heading to the barn for photos. What luck! Kelly was a gorgeous vintage-inspired bride with some amazing details. I knew as soon as I saw her birdcage veil and hairpiece that I was going to love this wedding :).













Kelly was so happy!!!









After the finishing touches, she's ready! What a beautiful bride :)





Kelly's color combination of charcoal grey and yellow was fabulous...









The gorgeous ladies... seriously, such a good-looking bridal party.





We headed to the wedding/reception site at the Blue Dress Barn for a few photos before the wedding.





Kevin snapped a few photos of the very dapper-looking Michael while I was with the ladies. What a handsome groom!





Kelly and Michael had their first look in the vintage bridal suite.





Then we headed outside for a few quick photos of the bride and groom.

















Then, it was time to get hitched! A few ceremony details...









Michael and Kelly wrote their own beautiful vows. Their ceremony was simple and heartfelt, just like the rest of their day.





















Married!!









When you ask for sass, Kelly can definitely bring it.





The handsome men...





A few more portraits during cocktail hour...













Kelly wanted serious faces, like American Gothic, but she couldn't hold that pose for long!









The barn was amazing, with so many gorgeous details and personal touches.









Cake or cupcakes?





























Love this ring shot...





















I love it when someone's flash goes off at just the right time... great moment!









The dance floor was packed. Kelly and Michael hired a phenomenal bluegrass/jazz/simply amazing band.





Congratulations, Kelly and Michael! Your wedding day, despite a few memorable hiccups, was absolutely wonderful, just like the two of you. Don't forget to view the slideshow for a slightly different picture experience :).