Alesha & Ryan Martin

October 4, 2008

Click Here to view the Debut Trailer of the wedding day.

Alesha started her wedding day early at Charisma salon where she works with her friends/co-workers doing all the girls' hair and make-up. Once they were ready, we traveled to St. Peter's Church in Schulte, Ks. Alesha & Ryan's colors were black and hot pink, the bridesmaids wore black gowns and carried bouquets of hot pink roses with rhinestone insets done by Susan's Flowers.

Just after Alesha was ready, Ryan's wedding gift to her arrived - it was a beautifully delicate silver bracelet with diamonds and light blue stones for her something blue. Alesha & Ryan chose to see each other before the ceremony giving us plenty of time for the formal pictures with the families and wedding party. They had also planned to take some outdoor shots after their nuptial mass but, unfortunately the strong Kansas winds kept us from being able to do much outside.

After being pronounced as husband and wife by Fr. Andy Kuykendall, Alesha & Ryan headed across the parking lot to the reception at the school. Alesha, her mom, friends and other family members did a great job decorating the reception area with black and white table clothes and tons of vases of hot pink roses and candles. They also set up a coloring table for the kids and a candy bar which was a huge hit with all the kids - big & little.

Dinner was catered by Syl's and served in time for guests to attend Sat. evening mass before the dance began. After the formal dances, it was time for the garter and bouquet tosses. I have to say this was definately a first for us to witness - there were so many kids around the dance floor to watch the tosses that a little boy ended up catching the bouquet which was hilarious! But, what made it even better was that his sister ended up catching the garter - LOL!

Alesha & Ryan, it was a lot of fun for us to document your day. We appreciated the generosity of you and your families - they were all so wonderful to us and made us feel so welcomed. Our wish for you is that you continue with the example your parents have shown you "to laugh, love and appreciate all life has to offer."

Thanks again & God Bless,
Cheryl & Brett