Big Cedar Wedding // Lauren + Ian

What memory stands out most to you from your wedding day?

 Ian- The sunset going into the reception and seeing Lauren for the first time. 

Lauren- Dancing for pretty much the entire reception until my feet were numb! We had so much fun celebrating with all of our favorite people. 

Advice for future couples?

Lauren- It will be a really busy day and you will be spread thin talking to so many people. Carve out a private moment for you and your spouse to be together one on one, even if just for a couple minutes. We did this right after our ceremony and had a champagne toast just the two of us and I loved this moment so much. 

Ian- Enjoy the process and don't get hung up on the small stuff. The whole thing goes by very fast. You're not going to remember what appetizers you chose, but you will remember how happy and loved you felt. Spring for the live band!

How was your experience with me?

It was truly fantastic. You are kind, professional and so much fun. You listened to what we wanted and also made us feel very comfortable to be ourselves during the process. From the first time we contacted you and then found out your monaker was "badass weddings and portraits" we were like yep, this is our girl! 

VENDORS

Planner/Coordinator- Lonnia Brooks Design & Events 

Venue- Big Cedar Lodge: wedding-Top of the Rock, reception-The Stables

Florals- Back Porch Designs

Videographer- Epic Productions

Wedding Cake- bride- Shelby Lynn's Cake Shop, Groom’s Cake- Sugar Leaf Bakery 

Caterer- Big Cedar Lodge

Wedding Dress (designer + shop) Lazaro, Kleinfeld Bridal- NYC

Suits- groom- Suit Supply, groomsmen- Generation Tux

Wedding Rings/Jewelry- bride ring- the diamond outlet-Los Angeles, bride band- Designs by Flora- Dallas, TX. Groom-family heirloom- his grandfathers

 Bridesmaid Dresses- David's Bridal

Rentals- dancefloor-The Dance Floor Man. Table/linens/plates/napkins- Elegant Linens and Rentals- Nixa, Mo. Wine goblets/furniture- Vintage Rentals, Nixa, Mo. Serpent table/furniture- Branson Party Rentals, Branson, Mo. 

 Band- Emerald Empire Band