Raleigh - Simmering

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Jeff and I started at the salon on Friday Morning (8.8.08) in Hesston at The Cut Above. Morgan with her sisters got ready there as the rest of the girls got their hair done at Hair Designs just a couple blocks away. Brooke, from the Mac Counter, was also at The Cut Above to apply Mac products as make-up for all the girls. Brooke did the make-up for our models in May for the KeepNITFresh Workshop. She does a great job and all the girls looked fabulous. After the salon the girls all headed to the Mennonite Church on the Hesston Campus. Morgan was one of the laid back brides ever but excited and enjoyed her day to its fullest. When she was checking out the sanctuary she saw Luke and said, "Hi how's it going?" I couldn't believe it I was baffled because most brides want to make sure they don't see each other till they have on the dress on the day of their wedding. She said the more she sees him on the wedding day the better. I thought, "What a great attitude!" Her and the ladies got ready in the Nursery. Morgan's dress was a diamond white in color and she found the design at Madeline's in Emporia, KS. It had lots of beadwork along the bodice and on the train. Morgan and Luke had decided to take all pictures beforehand and so we made sure we cleared the sanctuary so they could have their private moment and we documented from a distance. We were able to go outside for some pics of the two of them as well as the wedding party.





The ceremony was an evening wedding that started at 7:30. When the ceremony started guests were seated from the outside in so they didn't go down the center aisle where a cloth white runner and orange rose petals were scattered on the sides. Morgan and Luke's wedding colors were orange and midnight blue. The bridesmaids all wore knee length midnight blue dresses with a sash that went around the waist and tied in the back.





After the ceremony guests gathered outside with bubbles to blow as Morgan and Luke made it to the freshly decorated vehicle that the wedding party all climbed into to head to the reception. The reception was held at the Sand Creek Station in Newton on the golf course. With the sun down we were able to still grab some pics of the couple on the course just before we lost too much light. They had 2 tents as well as an air conditioned building for guests to mingle. As soon as Morgan and Luke were introduced into their party by Scott Ward with Accent Mobile Music they went ahead and ate dinner. After dinner they cut their cake. I remember when I asked Luke if he was going to be nice he said "Yes, I can be nice but doesn't mean I will." And that they weren't but had fun with it. After people were finished with dinner they all headed outside because it was an absolutely gorgeous weather where they continued with the festivities. The toasts were done by the best man, maid of honor, and father of the bride. The garter and bouquet followed and then Morgan and Luke's first dance and parent dances. Later they did the money dance and Karaoke began. Karaoke was kicked off by some of Luke's friends singing to him out in the middle of the dance floor. It was quite comical and Luke was a very good sport.





We want to thank you guys for having us on your special day document the emotional moments, details of your day and have fun hanging out with you guys. We will miss you as you are moving so far away ... Minnesota. We do wish you both the best and please stay in touch! Remember to spoil each other and Buddy. :)







We want to thank you guys for allowing us be part of your special day. We had so much fun hanging out with you guys and documenting. Stay in Touch!

Tyff and Jeffwww.tjstudios.com/