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A beautiful winter wedding day was shared by Victoria and Zach in Chesterfield, Missouri. Family and friends gathered at the Double Tree Hilton Hotel to celebrate the happy couple on February 24, 2018. Our day began with elegant, yet simple details. Victoria has been one of the most organized brides and had everything all ready for us to photograph as soon as we arrived! We loved Victoria and Zach’s romantic wedding! Beautiful shades of maroon and green created the perfect winter color pallet. Before getting into her gown, Victoria and her bridesmaids sat huddled together on the bed in her suite and giggled and laughed! Their laughter was contagious and everyone in the room couldn’t help but smile. The moment had finally come, and it was time to get Victoria in her wedding gown. Her mom worked diligently to fasten the intricate buttons on her gown. Her bridesmaids gathered around and helped with all of the finishing touches! Everyone was smiling ear to ear as they looked at the beautiful bride.

We were off to meet Zach for the first look before the ceremony. The forecast was not in our favor and called for rain all day!! We were not going to let a little rain deter us from capturing gorgeous outdoor portraits of Victoria and Zach. After a little scouting, we found the perfect covered area to take first look portraits while the rain poured down. We adore first looks! It is such a sweet and intimate time for couples to share with one another before the ceremony! As Victoria walked up to her groom, she lightly tapped his right shoulder. Zach turned around in aw of his gorgeous bride. You couldn’t wipe the smile of his face if you tried. The two shared such a romantic moment as they saw one another for the first time on their wedding day! It was one of our favorite times during their wedding day! The rain poured down the entire time we took portraits. We were still able to get so many portraits under the covered area at Faust Park.

Victoria and Zach have an amazing group of friends! We loved their bridal party. Everyone was so welcoming to our team the entire day. After a short time with the bridal party, it felt like we had known them for years! They were such a fun and joyful group to be around. Even with the rainy weather, we were able to stay ahead of schedule the entire day! Like we said, Victoria is one very organized bride. After we finished with portraits, we headed back to the Hilton Double Tree Hotel prepare for the wedding ceremony.

Instrumental tunes were played over the speakers as the ceremony began. One by one, the bridal party members made their way down the aisle. Everyone stood and admired as Victoria made her way down the aisle. Zach was ecstatic watching his bride make her way to him. The darling pair shared in an intimate wedding ceremony in the ballroom. Their campus minister from officiated the ceremony. It was very endearing to witness the Victoria and Zach share heartfelt vows they had written for one another. They sealed the deal with a kiss and made their way back down the aisle as mr. and Mrs. Hogan. Everyone cheered on the happy couple! We ended our time with them as they danced the night away at their reception! What a beautiful day it turned out to be.

From the day we met this perfect pair, we were counting down the days until their wedding! We just knew it would be something special, and boy were we right! We just adore these two and the love they have for one another! It is obvious that Victoria and Zach are a match made in heaven. The love the share is undeniable. Victoria and Zach, we want to wish you two the absolute best! We know only great things are in store for the two of you as you begin your new life as husband and wife. We hope the honeymoon is treating you well! Enjoy reliving this amazing day as you scroll through some of our favorites (It was so hard to narrow down-there were just so many good portraits to choose from)!