Amelia and Matt - A Match Made in Heaven!

We were so blessed to have Matt and Amelia get married this past weekend at the chapel. We loved getting to know their fun families and be a part of their special day. Amelia was a GORGEOUS bride and was so organized! She chose a beautiful fall theme that was carried out wonderfully in the reception decor at The Stables. Amelia and Matt had their families involved in every step of the wedding and it lent such a heartfelt feel to the whole day. Her father prayed over the couple before giving her away and her mother and aunts spent the afternoon putting the final touches on the decor at The Stables for the reception. We wish you nothing but the best Matt and Amelia!!

Here are a few of our favorite pictures we snapped throughout the day:

 This is just moments after seeing each other for the first time. They were both so excited and yet so calm! 

 The whole day was such a reflection of their personal flare...we loved Amelia's headpiece and Matt's spiffy hat! 

Absolutely breathtaking!

 Praying before the ceremony.

Amelia had such a contagious laugh. It's no wonder why Matt was so excited to spend the rest of his life with her!  

The rain did get the best of us for a little bit, but underneath the covered front doors of the bridal suite were a great place to get some pictures outside.  

Amelia's dress was a gorgeous creamy satin that had rows of pearls and beads on the train and bodice. 

It goes without saying why Matt couldn't keep his eyes off of her! 

Amelia and Matt chose to have a harpist play for their wedding and it turned out wonderfully. It was the perfect touch to the simple, yet elegant ceremony.  

The couple recited their vows, exchanged their rings, and sealed it with a kiss all to be followed by a closing prayer for their marriage. It is always so encouraging to see a couple get married who understands the covenant of marriage! We'll be praying for you too!

Then it was time to CELEBRATE!!  

 We loved the idea of a big kids' table!! It was complete with candy and favors for the kids!

  

Guests enjoyed a dinner of pork tenderloin, seasoned chicken, vegetables, and more. It's always a delicious meal when it's at The Stables!

The amazing centerpieces added the perfect touch of fall to the evening.  

Another neat detail were the favors Amelia and Matt chose. They had guests pick out a tree to plant in their honor. What a way to give back! 

Not that Matt wasn't already having a great day, but the NBA lockout ended on his wedding day!!! He was so excited! Go Heat! 

Look at those flowing leaves, how beautiful and how delicious!!

The happy couple ate their meal at the sweetheart's table right by the fireplace. How romantic! 

Congratulations again Matt and Amelia! May God continually bless your marriage! 

Fall Wedding: Jessica and Gary

What an awesome couple! Jessica and Gary tied the knot on Saturday the 19th of November and their wedding was B-E-A-UTIFUL! Here are some shots we took of them (and the reception) throughout their special day.

 We loved these bridesmaid dresses! The rich chocolate brown color looked great on each one of them. 

Jessica was absolutely stunning. doesn't she look PERFECT? 

What a great shot of Jessica and her dad (and the detail of the dress!).  

Just seconds before the chapel doors opened and Jessica walked down the isle to Gary. What an amazing moment.  

Beautiful sheer linens and crystal centerpieces added some sophistication to each table.  

Gary and Jessica displayed some family photos at a table at the reception. We also loved their photo frame guest book. 

 

Wonderful bride's and groom's cakes displayed in front of the fireplace at The Stables. 

The candle lit head table was such a romantic touch.  

Such a beautiful bride!! 

Once again we wish you two nothing but the best! We are so happy for you! 

Fall Wedding: Lisa and Adam

This last week at Integrity Hills we were thrilled to celebrate the wedding of Lisa and Adam. They are a beautiful couple who tied the knot November 3rd at 3:00 in the afternoon and had a lovely reception afterwards at The Stables. 

The newlyweds pose for a picture for their guests after they danced their first dance. Look how happy they look!  

The Stables were decorated with some beautiful arrangements from Petals in Branson.  

The head table sat ten other people next to the bride and groom and was decorated with more arrangements from Petals. 

The couple also decided to decorate with photos of their parents and grandparents on their wedding days. What a beautiful tribute to their marriages! 

The amazing cake was  done by Pastries by Carla and it looked even better in person! 

Look at those yummy rolls!! The Integrity Hills staff and Chef Jaime Akers are hard at work dishing up dinner. (Integrity Hills Catering is provided by Chef Jamie Akers and in partnership with his staff at Jamie's Creative Catering) After a brief hors d'oeuvres period, a delicious dinner was served and then followed by some dancing!  

The precious ring bearer and flower girl took a break from the dancing to let us snag a photo. Aren't they adorable? 

The sunset was INCREDIBLE on Thursday night!  

It still doesn't hold a candle to Lisa though! We loved her beaded lace dress, it seemed to suite her so well. 

And look at that dashing groom! Wow he looks so happy and excited! 

Once again we wanted to say a big congratulations to Lisa and Adam! We wish you all the best and we are so glad you chose to celebrate with us at Integrity Hills. 

Centerpiece Creativity

So many receptions and parties that we host at The Stables just blow us away with the creativity shown. We love to see how each new reception is different. It makes our job so much more fun! We thought we would share some of our favorite centerpieces in hopes that they will inspire you as well!

 We love the incorporation of candles and flowers together, especially with these beautiful copper vases that match our chairs and dinnerware! 

 Another gorgeous arrangement that includes candles! The bright magenta flowers stand out so well in the rustic atmosphere of The Stables. 

These floating candles are very popular and a great way to add a unique element to your wedding or event.

The incredibly high ceilings at The Stables allow for some wonderfully extravagant heights with table decorations! We love this two tier look! 

 This bride really played up the rustic theme and used vases with wound twigs and branches around them. Don't the calla lilies look incredible in that vase?! 

This centerpiece highlights the couples colors with red rose petals added to the vases of floating candles. How romantic!