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Country meets fancy as one couple weds among the beautiful views of the Weston Red Barn Farm. I Simple Rustic Elegance Words Erin Shipps | Photos Freeland Photography
Farm in Weston, MO. The beautiful views and rustic barn won them over. But this wouldn’t be simply a rustic country wedding. The event was formal, classic and elegant. “I loved the juxtaposition of a rustic setting with black-tie attire,” Kelly said. “It really felt true to who we are.” After visiting the barn, Kelly knew it had to be black-tie optional and that the décor had to go along with the attire. She loved the sim- plicity of all white linens, white candles and white flowers. The barn and the views were stunning on their own; she didn’t want to over complicate things. “It sounds a bit silly, but I just picked things (dresses, flowers, décor) that I thought were lovely and pretty and fun,” Kelly said. “Black, white and gray seemed like a nice way to add some formality to a rustic setting.” On their wedding day, the past was just as important as the future for Michael and Kelly. The black-tie optional occasion was sprinkled with vintage silver trays and serving pieces that Kelly’s mom spent the better
t was, perhaps, an unlikely romance: When Kelly Bower and Mi- chael McGrade met through mutual friends, she lived in Manhat- tan Beach, CA, and he in Kansas City, MO. “About a year after we met, he flew to Los Angeles for the KU/ UCLA game and we met for a drink. I had just broken my shoulder in an unfortunate dancing incident and spent several weeks that holiday season at home in Kansas City healing,” Kelly said. She flew in on a Wednesday, and Michael took her on a date the very next day. They spent the holidays together, which led to six months of long distance dating, until last year when Kelly returned to Kansas City and the couple moved into a loft together. Some things, like love, are not deterred by a mere 1,300 miles. The event When Kelly and Michael began planning their wedding, their search for a location that was a bit different led them to The Weston Red Barn
Photos Wheat Photography Hair Amy K. Kincaid Styling Anna Sabatini
Models Elizabeth Bittiker, Voices&; Jacob Redlingshafer, Manifest Talent
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