What better way to celebrate your 6 year dating anniversary than to get married?!? Nebraska lovebirds Brad + Alannah traveled with their closest friends and family members to the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri for an incredible destination wedding experience at The Lodge of Four Seasons. The Lodge had everything they were looking for - the woodsy atmosphere, the centralized location for family to drive to, and the view of the Lake.
Bride Lanna began her day getting ready with her bridesmaids, while groom Brad got ready at the Lodge with his groomsmen. Their suites overlooked the lake and gave us beautiful places to take some dynamite photographs. Once they were ready, the two met in the Japanese Garden for a First Look reveal between them. Our couple added an extra special touch by choosing to read aloud their wedding vows to one another. Such a special moment. It was a tear jerker!
We met up with the bridal party for some lively photographs. This group was so FUN! Then our bride and groom got ready for their ceremony on the grassy lake overlook. Even though they had already seen one other, it was a special moment when Lanna walked down the aisle, with mom by her side. Brad may have had a little mist in his eyes. They were married and shared their first kiss as husband and wife!
Next it was time to party with friends at their reception. They had a grand entrance and went straight over to cut their custom cake. Dinner was delicious - chicken marsala, veggies and Mac and cheese - catered by the Lodge of Four Seasons. Wedding food is one of the best parts of being a wedding photographer. Yum!
Then we hoped out of their reception for a quick sunset session. Thank goodness we did - God gifted us with an A-Mazing golden sunset right as we stepped onto the balcony. What a moment. Then we had some fun with a few more Just Married portraits. I think these might be my favorite of the day. Once we were back inside, Lanna’s maid of honor gave a heartfelt toast. Then they had their first dance, followed by some upbeat music, flower girls busting out moves on the dance floor, and a cupcake war.
It’s always a great privilege to be a part of such a memorable day, and I am so honored Brad and Lanna chose me to document their wedding day. Enjoy this small snapshot of their wedding day through the photographs below.
Cheers to love, laughter, and happily ever after!
Photographer: KB Photos & Design @kbphotosanddesign | Dress: Hello Beautiful Bridal Omaha @hellobeautifulbridal | Officiant: Rev. Gregg Peckham @gmpeckham | Venue & Catering: Lodge of Four Seasons Lake of the Ozarks @lodgeof4seasons | 2nd photographer: Ben Nickelson
