Hilton President Hotel Wedding

Shauna & Eric: Married!

Kansas City Wedding Photographers

Last month, just before Christmas, we photographed the most luxurious winter wedding in downtown Kansas City at the Hilton President Hotel! We can’t even begin to tell you how much fun this day was! One thing we’ve  learned from photographing weddings over the years is that the overall mood of the wedding day really reflects the bride and groom’s personality. This was so true for Shauna and Eric’s big day. Their day overflowed with happiness and laughter, and a few happy tears during some of the quieter moments. After a romantic evening ceremony we ended the day with one heck of a party! Here’s a little look at some of our favorites from their wedding!

These details! Who needs a cute wedding dress hanger when you have a mannequin?!

Every bride shines a little brighter in a sparkly pair of Louboutin heels!

Shauna gave her girls the most thoughtful gifts- jewelry, champagne, shawls hand-knit by her mom, and a custom photo book for each friend highlighting their relationship.

Groom’s deserve their own pair of Louboutin’s too! And we LOVE the touches of velvet on the shoes and bowtie!

One of the sweetest moments of the day… when Shauna’s dad saw her for the first time in her dress!

It’s safe to say the guys thoroughly enjoyed taking photos…

Winter wedding details done right!

Shauna’s reaction to seeing her wedding cake was everything!!

Have you ever seen the bride’s uncle dancing towards the groom with a knife? No? Neither have we, until this wedding! Shauna and Eric decided to tie in a piece of Persian tradition with an Iranian knife dance! It began with her uncle dancing with the knife and teasing the Eric to collect ransom money. It gets passed between several of the bride’s family members, and when enough money is collected, the knife is handed over and the bride and groom are free to cut the cake!

The BEST night with live music by Private Stock, complete with a chair dance that even the dads decided to partake in!

Venue: Hilton President Hotel

Church: The Cathedral of Immaculate Conception

Hair & Makeup: Posh KC

Flowers: Blooms by Breck

Bride’s Dress: Bridal Extraordinaire, Anne Barge

Bridesmaid Dresses: Lulu’s

Cake: Blue Thistle

Band: Private Stock

DJ: DJ Rey with DJ Connections

Invitations: Minted

Photo Booth: Fernando Productions

GRAND HALL WEDDING

KANSAS CITY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS

MELISSA & BETH WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

 

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KRISTINA & JOSH’S GRAND HALL WEDDING

Three years ago, we photographed a beautiful wedding at The Uptown Theater. It was one of our favorite wedding weekends for many reasons, but mostly because we just really loved that bride and groom, Ashley and Nick and their families. Little did we know, that weekend a new love was brewing! Ashley and Nick had a couple of friends they thought would be a great match, so they sat Kristina and Josh next to each other at the rehearsal dinner. It’s safe to say it turned out to be a perfect fit. Fast forward a few summers, and we found Ashley and Nick in front of our cameras again, this time as a bridesmaid and groomsman, with Kristina and Josh as our bride and groom!

 

It was a Saturday filled with an abundance of sunshine, laughter, and stunning details. Kristina had pieces of her mother’s wedding dress made into ribbons and tied around her bouquet, a detail we absolutely loved! The head table stole the show at their reception with the most luxurious table linens paired with gorgeous place settings, romantic candles, and a massive fresh floral backdrop. Pretty sure we saw a few jaws hit the floor as guests entered the Grand Hall that evening.

Their dance floor was packed all night, but before the party started, we were overwhelmed with more emotions than we were prepared for. It was Father’s Day weekend, and while Kristina’s father gave the sweetest toast, we looked over and saw Kristina holding hands with her sister Sarah. As his emotional speech wrapped up, Kristina actually took the microphone and gave loving toast back to her dad as she invited him to the floor for their father-daughter dance. Cue the waterworks. This was easily our most favorite part of the day and a moment we won’t forget.

 

 

 

Kansas City Wedding Vendor Team:

Photography: Melissa & Beth

Planner: Nellie Sparkman Events

Venue: The Grand Hall

Hair & Makeup: Posh KC

Dress: Bridal Extraordinaire

Tux: Tip Top Tux

Flowers: Bella Chic

Cake: Chef Shop Stark

Catering: Garozzo’s

Rentals: Ultrapom

Video: Basinger Films

 

Kansas City Boudoir Photographer

2019 Valentine’s Day Boudoir Sessions

 

FEBRUARY 1st-2nd

Limited Spots Available: Click the “Book Your Session” button below!

 

They’re back! Valentine’s Day Boudoir Sessions!

We shoot boudoir sessions year round here at the studio, but every year for Valentine’s Day we get even more excited to rebuild our set and make a full weekend out of it! And what better time than now to create the perfect gift, either for your significant other or for yourself. Sessions will take place Friday, February 1st and Saturday, February 2nd. All image galleries will be delivered by Tuesday, February 5th.

Whether you are looking for the perfect gift for your person, or just wanting a feel good confidence booster, you’ve come to the right place! Our boudoir sessions are shot in the privacy of our studio in a soft, dreamy, naturally lit space.

All images are photographed and edited by Beth, and everything is kept under password protection. We will never share images publicly without your consent.

 

WHAT TO WEAR

Boudoir photos can be so much more than just a traditional lingerie set. Choose a more reserved, casual, cozy look with an off-the-shoulder sweater or a slouchy white tee paired with a lacy panty. You can even steal your guy’s favorite t-shirt! If you’re planning your session as a wedding day gift, doing a bridal look is a great idea! Bring some white lacy pieces, and you can even accessorize with your veil, wedding day jewelry, and garter. The favorite look that most clients end up loving more than anything else, is simply wrapping up in the white sheets.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Boudoir sessions will be shot at the Melissa & Beth studio one-on-one with Beth. After scheduling your session, you’ll fill out a short questionnaire that we’ll use to help prepare details for your session. During the session, you’ll be fully guided through each shot making sure you look your best with every click of the camera.

 

FRIEND/GROUP BOOKINGS

Grab a few friends and sign up for back-to-back session times so you can all come and hang out together while we shoot! Groups of 4 or more get a special group rate. Ask for the group code upon booking.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED:

2019 VALENTINE’S DAY BOUDOIR

$350

1-2 outfits/looks

20 fully edited high resolution digital images with print release

online gallery with password protection

 

Gift Books and other prints/products available for purchase after session.

 

SCHEDULE YOUR SESSION:

BOOK YOUR SESSION

 

 

QUESTIONS?

Don’t hesitate to ask questions! Email beth@melissaandbeth.com or fill out a contact form HERE.