Married: Rachel + Jeff - Hearth Room in Webster Groves

Rachel + Jeff had such an intimate, romantic wedding.

I LOVE when my couples do a First Look. A First Look is when the bride and groom agree to see each other BEFORE the ceremony. I think it's pretty awesome. They get some quiet time together when they can share a few moments without the hustle and bustle.....and it's just them. A chance to relax and take a deep breath between the craziness of wedding day activity and refocus back on the importance of this moment. I think it's pretty special.



Rachel and Jeff thought this would be the perfect time to exchange their wedding gifts for each other too.





The ceremony was outside. The weather was gorgeous!


Their daughter Ellenore. She practically stole the show....she was just sooo adorable.


I think Ellie was pretty happy with the whole event.

This shot below is my FAVORITE.


They are such a darling family!!!!






What a handsome group of guys!Here's another great idea . . . the guys wore suits instead of tuxes (and they get to keep the suits).


I LOVED her hair. It fit her style and personality PERFECTLY!!!!


Rachel has an amazing smile...it's very bright and infectious. You see her smile and it wants to make you smile.


Aren't they adorable?!?!





The lovely ladies.

I was blown away by the fact that Rachel MADE her own wedding cake.





Since they had a dessert reception, there was a cheesecake for each of the tables. These served as the centerpieces. And get this....she MADE ALL of the cheesecakes.












Doesn't that make your mouth water.

Here is their slideshow. *