The wedding day started off very relaxed and that feeling continued all day long. It is hard for a couple to relax on their wedding day but Anthony and Kim accomplished the task. Were there a few hiccups? Of course, there is always something that doesn’t go quite right at a wedding. However, they both handled those hiccups in stride by continuing their day. They were going to get married today and that is all that matters. The winery location was perfect because it was everything all in one place. They had rooms to get ready, photo locations, lakeside ceremony and a covered area for the reception. This lucky couple had friends and family around them willing to help in any way possible. Each wedding party member had a task prior to the ceremony so Anthony and Kim could relax. From decorating the arbor and placing centerpieces, to applying make-up and sewing pants (yes there is a story there that you will have ask them) the wedding party really stepped up to help. We were able to get all the photos of Anthony and Kim separately prior to the ceremony. They wanted to keep that moment he sees her walking down the isle special. But we also didn’t want to spend the full cocktail hour taking photos. By doing as many photos prior to the ceremony it allowed the day to run smoothly and add to the relaxation of the couple. After a sweet but also hilarious ceremony where the couple wrote their own vows we spent some time taking photos of them together. We could have done this for hours because they were so happy to be married which showed in each and every photo. Not to mention the wedding party was having such a great time together too. They were just a great group of people that we were lucky enough to spend the day with at the wedding of Anthony and Kim. We hope to have the opportunity to work with them again sometime soon. Thanks for allowing us to capture these memories  you will enjoy forever! #ravettaphotography #stlphotographer #weddingphotos #fallwedding #winerywedding