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Many couples decide on having a first look because it is easily the most magical and intimate moment of a wedding. Namely, the shots from it are candid, emotional, and romantic at their core. Capturing first look wedding photos means being able to look back at your celebration and relive it again and again. These […]

While your photographer will be busy taking candid shots of you as a couple, have you thought about how your guests can be entertained? Among the variety of options you have or will be presented, creating a photo booth is one of the most fun and unique ones you can employ. Regarding unique wedding photo […]

With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s nice to slow down and have some fun! Since Christmas is almost here we’re counting down the days until Christmas with our #CompleteChristmasCountdown! We’ve used wedding-inspired elements and wedding day tips as we’ve created our own 12 Days of Christmas wedding edition. 12 Days […]

Teresa & Willie This past October Teresa & Willie hosted their wedding at The Barn at Cricket Creek. Despite the challenges of COVID the couple was excited to finally get to share in their joy with family and friends! The ceremony took place outside in a field next to the barn that overlooked the scenic […]

Congratulations! You’ve just said yes to the partner of your dreams.  Now, take that shiny ring and start planning your wedding! Because this is such an exciting and once-in-a-lifetime experience, make it unforgettable with a professional wedding photographer. It is important to hire a professional to capture the adventure so you can look back on […]

Complete weddings Southwest Missouri wants nothing more than a successful, upbeat wedding reception for our couples, so we put together a wedding planning checklist. This reception starter checklist will help you get things rolling with planning the party of the year! Start here to create a list of goals so you can pace yourself and […]

Kelli and Zach’s love story started when they met at Cru’s Winter Conference in Denver in December of 2017. One of Zach’s best friends, Renick, was dating one of Kelli’s best friends, Rene, and so Renick introduced them. But their interactions there weren’t much more than just a “hi, nice to meet you”. Then that […]

Patti spent her last day as an Opp on May 20, 2020, when she married her best friend, Jonah. The couple chose a beautiful venue, Dooley Lodge Chapel, to host there micro wedding. The Chapel at Dooley lodge is an adorable quaint chapel located just outside of Branson, Missouri. It’s surrounded by beautiful trees and […]

Some of the fun of being a part of a wedding is seeing all the photos after! Of course, for the bride and groom, you may be on pins and needles just waiting for that email with the photo gallery so you can find your favorites and start sharing them as much as possible. However, […]

Ceremony Venue: The Heritage Chapel The Heritage Chapel is an adorable quaint chapel located just 12 miles outside of Springfield in Willard, Missouri. This historic chapel was built in 1887 and can seat up to 200. The chapel features the original wood flooring throughout as well as the original pews. The Heritage Chapel made the […]