It was time to cut the cake. Tyler stepped up and grabbed the cutting knife, and with a measured look, tried to figure out what part of the cake he was supposed to cut. I heard him say “I don’t know… I’ve never done this before” …. to which Shelby replied…. “It’s OK, we’ll do it together.” This sweet moment stuck with me. It so simply wraps up everything it means to be a young couple starting out a new life with each other. Figuring things out… together.
Shelby and Tyler got married on a perfect September day at the Saddle and Sirloin Club of Kansas City. I have a special place in my heart for this location, as four years ago on a similar September day, I got married in this exact spot. I may be a bit biased, but it’s about as perfect a place for a wedding as there could be. A beautiful farm house, sprawling acres of grassy pastures, and horses coming to greet you at the fences. The sun peeking through the trees onto the lawn where their ceremony was held, made it feel truly magical. This couple, just as gorgeous on the inside as they are on the outside, could hardly wait to see each other for the first time. Their smiles were so big when they finally did!
One of my favorite things about the day was that Tyler and Shelby had their dog Osage as part of their wedding. He was their ring bearer and scurried down the aisle toward them with so much energy. (even if he made a few stops to greet the guests!) The moment when he almost jumped up on Shelby in her wedding dress was just priceless. What a perfect moment to share with their fur-baby!
I couldn’t have asked for two more wonderful people to spend the day with. The entire wedding party was so much fun, and the dance photos we got at the reception are some of my favorite. I mean, when your bride and groom break into a choreographed dance in the middle of their first dance….. now THAT is perfection! Thank you so much Shelby and Tyler for allowing me to be a part of your wedding day!!
Kansas City Wedding Photography | Kristi Whitney Photography
