September 20, 2018 /

Strawberry Hill Summer Wedding | Taylor & Brian

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You guys. It’s finally Taylor and Brian’s turn. To get shared on the blog, that is. By now they’ve been married for a few months. They have gone on an AMAZING honeymoon. And, they’ve both started new jobs, and moved to a new home. But, it’s finally their turn for us to celebrate their marriage with all of you. And can we just tell you, their wedding day, we just get giddy thinking back to it.

With family and friends in town all weekend long, these two didn’t’ just celebrate one day. They celebrated the whole dang weekend. And you know what? They deserved every minute of it. And we’re so happy they got it. 🙂

Strawberry Hill Summer Wedding

Getting Ready | Crowne Plaza Kansas City

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Taylor and Brian both got ready at the Crowne Plaza Kansas City in downtown KC. Brian and the guys had an awesome suite to get ready in. Taylor and the ladies had a room and view from the very top overlooking all of Kansas City. With everyone under one roof it made it so easy for their family and wedding party to bop back and forth between the two all morning long.

Wedding Ceremony | St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

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The church Taylor and Brian got married in? It’s a closed Catholic church in Strawberry Hill. It also happens to be the church that Taylor went to with her Grandfather every week when she was younger. And after church? They hit up the bowling alley right behind it.

Bridal Party Pictures | The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art

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Classic architecture is Taylor and Brian’s thing. It’s why they love their reception venue so much. So we knew when wedding day rolled around that the perfect spot for their photo location was The Nelson. Add in a little bit of Kansas City skyline and a few images at The Brass, and their day was complete.

Wedding Reception | The Brass on Baltimore

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One of the main reasons Taylor and Brian picked The Brass on Baltimore for their reception is the architecture. The other is because it’s so centrally located. And it definitely doesn’t hurt that their wedding colors of navy and burgundy coordinated perfectly with the gorgeous stained glass in The Tudor Room!

Congratulations, Taylor and Brian! We’re so excited to see where life takes you next! Thank you so much for letting us create your wedding photos!

Want to see Taylor and Brian’s full day? Check their gallery out right here. 🙂 

Taylor and Brian’s Vendor Dream Team

Ceremony | St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Reception Venue | The Tudor Room at The Brass on Baltimore

Wedding Gown | Essence of Australia from The Wedding Bell

Groom’s Tux | Men’s Wearhouse

Invitations + Paper | BP Creative Group

Engagement Rings | Henri Daussi from Robbins Brothers Jewelers

Bride’s Shoes: Nina Blossom Rhinestone Pump Sandal from Von Maur

DJ | Marc O’Leary

Florist | Craig Sole Designs

Cake | Adorn Cakes

Hair & Makeup | Hello Lovely

Favors | Seattle Chocolates

Bridesmaid Gowns | David’s Bridal

Groomsmen Tuxes | Men’s Wearhouse

Limo & Party Bus | Showtime Transportation

Catering | Brancato’s

Rehearsal Dinner | Jack Stack BBQ at Crowne Plaza Hotel

Wedding Photography | Rivas Photography

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