Angela & Michael {05.07.11}

Last weekend was beautiful for Angela & Michael's wedding! We started off meeting the girls at The Salon at Happiness Plaza for the finishing touches of hair and makeup. The girls got ready at the Bride's mother's house and the guys got ready at Michael's apartment. Laughter and smiles filled the rooms!

Angela and Michael decided to do a First Look. If you have never heard of this, its simple. Its a special time prior to the ceremony for just the Bride and Groom (we are standing from afar capturing this for you!). This is the WOW moment for the couple without the stress of 350 guests watching in the background! The emotion and expressions from a First Look usually are more natural and raw than during the ceremony. This also gives you plenty of time to do your formal photographs prior to the ceremony as well.

Their wedding colors were a beautiful mixture of black and purple. The amazing ceremony and reception were held at the Abode Venue here in Wichita. Angela's bouquet of purple Calla Lillis were provided by Beards Floral Design. The couple had a unique "guest book". The guests were asked to sign the back of a custom soccer jersey with the newlywed's last name. The Groom's family provided all the delicious food for the reception and a friend of the family made the awesome cake! What a talented group!

The reception included a few very heartfelt toasts along with the Bride and Groom's first dance. The Bride's brother joined the Bride for a dance and the Groom's mother joined the Groom for a dance. The couple cut into their cake and tossed the bouquet and garter then danced the night away with their guests! It was an amazing day!

Congrats you two! Here are a few of my fav's from their special day! You can view their full gallery HERE.