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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 […]

Looking for a stunning, rustic barn that is surrounded by 300+ acres of serene farmland for your next event? Then you must check out The Gambrel Barn located about 45 minutes outside of Springfield in Verona. The open fields and woods create a magical backdrop especially when bathed in golden light as the sun starts […]

When I first chatted with Ginger’s mother over the phone about her daughter’s Beauty and the Beast-themed wedding  I immediately got excited! What Disney lover wouldn’t with such a romantic and fun theme. Ginger and Eric’s wedding would be held at Chateau on the Lake and it was the perfect backdrop with the castle-like architecture, […]

Top 10 Engagement Photo Locations around Springfield: Are you dreaming of taking your engagement pictures while sheltering inside during these cold winter months?  Why not start thinking about where you want to take your pictures NOW! Your engagement pictures can be used for your save-the-date cards, wedding invitations, and thank you cards. There are many […]