She walked down the grand staircase, her sparkly shoes peeking out from beneath her delicate white gown. In one hand she held a full bouquet of soft pink and white roses, and the other slid down the cherry wood railing, like a scene out of a romantic movie. A fairy tale in fact. He waited on the terrace, his back turned as she made her way slowly down the landing. Both her hands now gripped her flowers as she neared the bottom, and each step she took seemed to move in slow motion. She stopped a couple feet behind him and took a deep breath as she held back tears. He smiled as he looked straight ahead, anxiously listening for her voice so he could finally, finally see her. “Ok, turn around!” she said with a shaky breath, and he flipped quickly and exhaled with the biggest smile on his face. They held each other so tight, and he stepped back to get another look at his bride, he just couldn’t look at her enough! He held his hands up like a picture frame around her as she giggled, reveling in this beautiful moment. It was their wedding day, and it was already so amazing.
Kelsey & Chase are huge fans of Beauty and the Beast, and it was reflected in so many aspects of their day (and my inner Disney freak was squealing with excitement). From the elegant chateau, rose petals amidst gold accents, and a night under the stars, it was a Parisian dream sprinkled with romance at every turn. There were secret passageways behind bookcases and a white bridge that cut through the garden above a small stream, reflecting the magic of the Disney classic. They even danced to the Beauty and the Beast theme as their first dance, just the sweetest! Kelsey and Chase, I can’t tell you how blessed I feel that you chose me to be a part of your special day, shared with so many wonderful people on a beautiful March Saturday. It was absolutely perfect, and your story is just so beautiful. I can’t wait to watch it unfold, each chapter better than the next. And one day, you’ll share these memories with your grandchildren when your hair is white and it will still be so vivid in your minds, the story of your love. After all, it’s a tale as old as time.
The Wedding Team
Bride’s Gown: Mariee Bridal
Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Floral Design: Lux Florist
Desserts: Hot Cookie Truck
Hair and Makeup: Ideal Bridal
Groom’s Attire: The Black Lapel
Groomsmen Attire: Jos. A Bank
Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids
Rings: Grand Jewelers
Venue: Chateau de Vie
DJ: All Pros DJ
Photography: Karlee K Photography
Paper Products: Minted
Photo Booth: Vintage Photo Booth Rentals
Catering: Cooking From Roots
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The Gear Used for This Wedding…
Bags
Kelly Moore Songbird • ThinkTank Airport Security V2.0
Cameras & Accessories
Canon 5D Mark III (2) • BlackRapid Camera Strap
Flashes & On-Flash Modifiers
Canon Speedlite 600 EX-RT (2) • Canon Speedlite 430EX II • Rogue FlashBender 2
Lenses
Canon 50 1.2 • Canon 100 2.8 • Canon 24-70 2.8 • Canon 70-200 2.8
Lens Accessories
Canon 67mm Filter • Canon 72mm Filter • Canon 77mm Filter
Lighting Essentials (Natural Light)
ExpoDisc 82mm White Balance Filter
Memory Cards
SanDisk 64GB CF Card • SanDisk 64GB SD Card • Sandisk 32GB CF Card • SanDisk 32GB SD Card