Planning for an autumn wedding in the midwest: trying a year ahead of time to pinpoint the perfect two- or three-week stretch so as to take advantage of perfect weather and seasonal colors, all while evading potential 90-degree temperatures on one end and snow on the other. Quite a conundrum, it can be.

But Bennet and Hilary nailed it. Colors were at their peak and while rain showers rolled in that evening, daytime weather was ideal. Oh, and they chose to wrap the evening with a waffle bar, sooo…

Due credit:
Hilary’s Dress: Ricca Sposa
Hair: Flock Salon and Gallery
Makeup: Jared Covert
Ceremony Venue: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Paper Suite: Ruff House Art
Floral: Bergamot and Ivy Design
Reception Venue and Dinner: Carriage Club
Cake: Nancy Stark
DJ and Emcee: DJ Carl G, Fernando Productions
Portraits: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Clint, Jordan, a ranch at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, and intermittent rain showers.

As photographs go, quite literally a fail-proof combo.

Due credit:

Planning: Megan Grose, Brindle & Oak
Ceremony & Reception: Spruce Mountain Ranch
Aesthetics: Lola Beauty, Grace Martin
Floral: MJM Designs
Dinner Service: Footers Catering & Events
Cake: Sam Keith
Emcee & Entertainment: Tasos Hernandez, TH Entertainment

Nearly too much cool for a set of photographs.

Due credit:

Coordination: Lisa Forbes, Simple Elegance
Film: Cork Creative
Hair & Makeup: Makeup by Matthew; White Carpet Bride
Floral: Branches & Twigs
Ceremony: Our Lady of Sorrows
Reception: The Gallery
Music & Entertainment: Lost Wax
Cake: McLain's Bakery