Preston + Ciara | Missouri fall wedding at Jackson Event Center, Marshall, Mo.

She walks along the property line with a huge grin on her face. He has his back to her, anxiously waiting. This is it. The moment they’ve been waiting for all day. “Preston,” she says. He turns around and his face lights up with so much joy and wonder. Ciara’s smile grows impossibly wider as she finishes walking towards him. The look in his eyes as he saw her for the first time left no doubt that he was looking upon the most beautiful woman he’d ever seen.

Their first look was perfect. The couple wrote each other letters to exchange before they saw each other for the first time. Preston smiled as he read the words his soon to be wife wrote him. Ciara laughed, grinned and grew teary eyed. Preston and Ciara’s wedding day was filled with laughter, sweet smiles and so many good memories. There was so much joy in the air and everyone was so excited for their big day to finally be here.

Early in the day Patty, Ciara’s mom, and Ciara took a moment to read each other’s letters and enjoy a moment for just the two of them almost had me in tears. There was so much love and support surrounding the couple the entire day and it was everything anyone would want on their wedding day. Kirk’s reaction when he saw his oldest daughter dressed in white for her wedding day was so incredibly sweet that it had me grinning from ear to ear behind my camera. 

The thing I remember most about the day was that everyone had pretty much the same thing to say about the couple. They are perfect for each other. During the toasts, as they were getting ready, when they were dancing – everyone agreed that these two belong together.

Preston and Ciara, thank you so, so much for letting us tell the story of your day. You guys were absolutely incredible. We loved getting to spend the day with you both and be there as this next chapter unfolded. Your day was full of so many perfect moments that it was hard to pinpoint what to write! I hope you enjoy the photos, and I am so happy for you both! Congratulations!!! 🙂

Also, please let the groomsmen know I am terribly sorry for giving their beers the Godzilla treatment.

A favorite moment from the night: Sirens go off in the reception hall. “Uh oh, does everyone hear that? Everyone, put your hands up because the Kopps are here!” And oh my goodness what an entrance! The perfect entrance for this incredibly fun couple who definitely knew how to #partytillthekoppsshowup!

In case you missed it last fall – we had an absolute blast at their engagement session, and were so excited for their Missouri fall wedding day! Let me know what you think in the comments. 🙂

Vendors

VENUE | JACKSON EVENT CENTER

DRESS | BREEZE BRIDAL BOUTIQUE 

BRIDESMAID DRESSES | | BREEZE BRIDAL BOUTIQUE

TUXES | JIM’S FORMAL WEAR 

TUX RENTAL | TUXEDO RENTAL BY KN PHOTOS

FLORIST | LORI JOBE – AUNT OF BRIDE

DJ | MARK FICKEN

CATERER | COREY JACKSON

CAKE | CAROL HOMFELD

HAIR STYLIST | KATHY WALLER AND RHONDA KRAUS

MAKE UP ARTIST | MIRANDA SCHUSTER – FRIEND OF BRIDE

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