I wasn't expecting Stacey & Clinton to love the camera like they did yesterday and I LOVE them for it!  If it was fun and goofy, they were all about it and it made for such a fun day.  I appreciate all of them putting their trust in me as we walked, jumped, and spun in circles =)  Ya just never know.  As I walked through the reception I heard several groups remark, "How stunning Stacey looked," and "How beautiful everything came together."  A later post will show some decor that they spent over 5 hours on!  And, it was worth it because they looked amazing...  Here's the little preview of what getting ready for "looking stunning" is all about and these girls made it look easy.

So, I'm to the ceremony in my editing process with Claire and Eric and I had to go ahead and post a blog.  They planned a personal wedding and reception at Loose Mansion in Kansas City.  Loose Mansion is full of history.  I love historical images and stories.  It must have been apparent because the chef saw me checking out this amazing photo in the bar area and told me all about how it was taken during World War I.  The photo was Mr. & Mrs. Loose with each General from all of our allies during WWI standing on the porch of the Loose Mansion!  I was in awe.  How cool to be standing in the same room!  The hand-carved fire place is a collaboration of all the favorite bible stories of Mrs. Loose.  This place is Amazing with a capital A.   I loved the details but I cannot wait to get to the images where the wedding party and guests ALL danced their hearts out.  They came to have fun, no doubt. 

Thank you to everyone for voting!  Shutter Happy Studios has made it to the top 10 weddings according to the Bride's Pick on The Knot!  You can vote again on the finalists here.

Help Kelly & Thom win the 2009 Knot Bride's Pick best wedding.  You can vote daily from now until April 4th.

How exciting!

Congratulations to Kelly and Thom!  Your wedding is in the running for the 2009 Knot Real Weddings with photography by Yours truly!  You can view their link here and be sure to vote for them daily!  If they win the "Brides' Choice" Award, their wedding will be featured in the Knot Magazine!

Good luck Kelly and Thom!

Happy New Year!  If you got engaged over the holidays, tell us about in 150 words or less.  We'll choose the best story for a free wedding photography coverage giveaway!  Please submit your engagement stories to heather@shutterhappystudios.com with the subject line: "Wedding Giveaway."  Have your stories in by January 15th.  I'll announce the winning bride and groom on February 1st. 



By submitting your story, you agree to let us republish them on this blog.  Photography giveaway includes one photographer, 6-8 hours of photography coverage, on-line proofing, unlimited images and unlimited locations in the Kansas City area (within 30 miles).

Please include your chosen or pending wedding dates.  We must be available on your chosen wedding date.  Booked dates are non-negotiable.