wedding spotlight: gabe & allison

Gabe & Allison Davis.  

It has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?

When Gabe texted me a few months before his wedding to ask if I would be available to photograph his wedding to his love, Allison, I said "absolutely" and put it on my calendar.

I have known Gabe for basically my whole life.  

We share a hometown, a lot of the same friends, and a love for all things black and gold.

I hadn't met Allison until we visited at the wedding venue a few weeks before the ceremony, but I was immediately drawn to her kind smile, and her and Gabe's respect for each other and partnership in making decisions during our conversation that day.

I was excited to meet Allison's sweet son, Hudson, the day of the wedding and capture their wedding day memories alongside them!

The wedding was held at the historical Longview Mansion, in Lee's Summit, Missouri, on one of the hottest days of the year...July 15th.  

The beautiful setting of the mansion was just magnified by the personalized touches that Gabe & Allison added to their storybook wedding.

Gabe is a talented woodworker and the vision he and Allison had for the ceremony location was just perfect.

From the sign welcoming guests to their "beginning" to the beautiful arbor he built for them to get married under.

The colors were just beautiful.

Of course, there was a nice shade of gold (Go Tigers!), complemented by greens & pinks.  The decor was simple and elegant.

Allison's sister stood up with her and Hudson stood up with Gabe.

Gabe's nieces were the guest book girls and Allison's nieces were the flower girls.

Allison's brothers & Gabe's sister read scripture and Gabe's aunt sang.

Not only Gabe & Allison's love for each other was evident through the whole afternoon, but also their love for their families.

Two of my favorite moments in every wedding are when the bride's father walks her down the aisle and "the kiss".  Gabe & Allison's wedding was no different.  

This  moment where Allison's dad said something and they both smiled before they started their journey to Gabe was just precious.

And equally precious was when Hudson had to get a closer look at the kiss!  Simply adorable!

I was so thankful to be a part of this beautiful day and pray for God's blessing on you as you continue to serve each other in marriage, Mr. & Mrs. Davis.  

Congratulations to you both...and Hudson, too!  ❤️