Jim and Diana are probably the tallest couple I’ve ever photographed - at 6’7” and 5’11” respectively.  They were married this weekend at the First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood, which has beautiful stained glass windows (and a rather strict photography policy), with a reception at Windows on Washington.  Rather than doing a traditional cake cutting, these two did a fruit exchange, which was cute and fun.  They also did something else quite unique - they created their own new last name.  By taking their original last names (Calkins and Lohrmeyer) and blending them together, they created Kinslohr.  I’ve never seen that done before!  See their SLIDESHOW HERE to see the highlights from the day.  And best wishes to the new Kinslohrs!

When I arrived at Windows On Washington for Adam and Ashley's wedding this weekend I almost didn't recognize them - they've both had some serious haircuts!  They looked fantastic, and very '20s.  We had planned to go outside for some photos near the City Museum, but it started raining at just the wrong time.  Instead, we took their portraits inside, and I think they turned out fantastic.  I knew from their engagement session that these guys were easy to work with, but I forgot just how fun they were to shoot.  Ashley has some serious model-like qualities in how she moves and changes her expression for each shot.  It didn't take much to get some great shots!  Check out the SLIDESHOW HERE.  These guys live in New York, so I don't think I'll get to see them again soon.  I wish them all the best!

I had never met either Mindy or Matt on their wedding day - that was a first for me!  I worked with Mindy's Mom before the wedding because the couple lives in New York, so the day of I had to introduce myself (after I sorted out who they were!)  They were married at the Graham Chapel on Washington University's campus with a reception at Windows on Washington.  At the reception they gave everyone an Absinthe shot instead of champagne for the toasts (they met in Prague, so it seemed fitting.)  I think maybe they should have warned everyone what they were drinking before they took the shot, though.  There were a lot of audible groans in response to the flavor :)  They also seemed to dislike slow dancing.  After about 10 seconds of their first dance, Matt busted out a matador outfit and Mindy ran at him like a bull as the song "Matador" played.  And for the father-daughter dance they spent about 10 seconds slow dancing before they broke into "Footloose."  It was all pretty entertaining - you can view their SLIDESHOW HERE.  It was nice meeting you guys finally - best wishes!

I don't think I've ever worked with a more laid-back couple than Cindi and Jim.  We met before the wedding to take photos in Bee Tree Park, and Cindi was wandering around through grass and leaves with no care about her dress getting dirty.  The weather was quite cold, too, and they never complained.  The whole time they were just laughing with one another, having a great time.  And the ceremony and reception at Windows on Washington were the same - all smiles, no stress.  It was a very calm and beautiful party.  You can view their SLIDESHOW HERE.  Thanks to Michelle Williams for second shooting for me at the last minute, she did a great job.  And thanks Cindi and Jim for being so easy to work with!