Ruqqia and Colton got married in paradise, right in the heart of Missouri! One from the Chicago area and one from Arkansas, they wanted to choose a midway point wedding venue for their friends and family to join them. The beautiful all-inclusive Margaritaville Lake Resort offered the perfect mix of lake and golf fun for their friends and family to enjoy all weekend long.

Ruqqia and Colton included so many special touches to their day, including traditional henna artistry, flowers made by the bride's close friend, and fall decor throughout. They had a very special First Look as bride and groom, and then their best friends joined them for photos at the golf course.

It was the perfect way to say I Do as they wed at Sunset Point overlooking the water, surrounded by their closest friends and family. After a grand entrance, dinner, and cake cutting at JB's Boathouse, we snuck away for a few minutes to take some gorgeous bride and groom photos by the pool and on the lake docks at sunset. These might be my favorite photos of the day.

What a perfect wedding day in paradise, and I’m so glad I was a part of it. Congrats to Ruqqia and Colton - here’s to many years of happiness and love!

Photographer: KB Photos & Design @kbphotosanddesign | Dress: Oma Ima Couture @omaimacouture | Henna: Bollywood Salon Chicago @bollywood_salon | Venue: Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks @margaritavilleloz | Flowers & Decor: Lamassu Events @lamassu_events | Rings: Sales @zalesjewelers & Vera Wang @verawangbride | 2nd photographer: Olde Sol Photos @oldesolphotos