What started as a date at Panera has turned into a beautiful love story for Daniel and Abbi. But it almost didn’t turn out that way! When bride Abbi retells their love story, she insists that he was hours late to their first date because of his job (Daniel is in the military) and she almost cancelled…but she’s SO glad she didn’t! When Daniel proposed, he left a trail of rose petals and had “Marry Me” written on the ground with candles.
Our bride and groom knew they wanted an outdoor summer wedding. The view sold them on Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. As soon as they got to Sunset Point, both knew then and there that this was where they wanted to exchange vows. It was also important to them to have a fun place for their friends and family to stay together. Their destination wedding checked both boxes! And what fun they all had. I was laughing right with them through their wedding day from start to finish.
They had a special First Look on the balcony overlooking the Lake. First Looks always get me teary-eyed! Then we headed up to the golf course to capture all the wedding party fun.
Through the sprinkles of rain drops, their ceremony at Sunset Point was beautiful and full of love and buzzing boats in the background. Then we headed to their reception for some heartfelt speeches from friends and parents, and a donut cutting.
Adventurous couples are my jam, and I was pumped to head to the boat docks in the evening for romantic bride and groom portraits. I noticed that there was a huge boat docked, and I got an idea. I think my words were “Are you feeling adventurous?” When they said yes, we played the bride card and asked the sweet owners of the boat for permission to take some photos on the bow. These might be my favorite pictures of the night!
It was an amazing summer wedding day at the beautiful Margaritaville Lake Resort with these two lovebirds and I couldn’t be happier for them. Congratulations to Abbi and Daniel on your wedded bliss!
Photographer: KB Photos & Design / Venue: Margaritaville Lake Resort Osage Beach Missouri / Officiant: Gregg Peckham / Dress: Azazie / Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal / Donuts: HyVee Osage Beach
