Leigh and Hayden’s wedding day was filled with joy, love, and just the right touch of spring magic. On Friday, March 28th, they celebrated their marriage surrounded by loved ones at the beautiful Capital Bluffs venue in Jefferson City, Missouri. Their carefully chosen color palette of soft lavender purple and light blue set the perfect tone for a spring wedding; fresh, romantic, and effortlessly elegant!
Adding even more charm to the day? Their adorable dachshund pup, Brownie, who not only joined the celebration but truly stole the show. He trotted around with pride, soaking in the attention (and probably some snacks) while stealing the hearts of everyone he met.
The day began at Capital Bluffs, where both the guys and the girls got ready. Everything ran smoothly and right on schedule, a rare gift on a wedding day! Leigh surprised Hayden with a heartfelt wedding gift that completely caught him off guard. The look on his face said it all; he was genuinely blown away that Leigh had kept such an amazing surprise a secret for so long. Meanwhile, Leigh got ready with the help of her mom, and when her mom saw her dressed as a bride for the first time… the tears flowed. It was such a tender, unforgettable moment!
Now, let’s talk about the wind! With gusts up to 40 miles per hour, it looked like outdoor portraits might be out of the question. But just when we arrived at the Missouri State Capitol for their first look, the winds miraculously calmed. Leigh and Hayden shared an intimate first look surrounded by blooming spring tree. It was like nature was truly showed off for their big moment.
Shortly after, the wind picked back up with full force, but we found a protected corner at the Capitol that saved the day! You’d never know how wild the weather was by looking at their portraits—they’re full of warmth, laughter, and sweet moments (plus some supermodel hair movement thanks to the wind!). We also got to include Brownie in their portraits, which made them even more special.
After wrapping up portraits, we headed back to Capital Bluffs just as guests began to arrive. Leigh and Hayden exchanged vows in a short and sweet ceremony, sealed it with a kiss, and dashed up the aisle as the new Mr. & Mrs. Wittels!
The celebration continued with family formals, a joyful grand entrance, heartfelt toasts, and a delicious dinner. Leigh and Hayden shared their first dance as husband and wife, and then the dance floor took off with Brownie joining in the fun too, of course!
As the sun began to set, we snuck the newlyweds outside for golden hour portraits beneath blooming spring trees. The light, the love, the laughter, it was ALL magic. To close out the night, Leigh and Hayden made their exit through a glowing sea of bubbles as friends and family cheered them on into married life!
Leigh and Hayden, thank you so much for trusting us to document day one of your marriage! It was truly an honor to capture your love story, and we wish you nothing but happiness, laughter, and puppy cuddles in this next chapter together.
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