Funk/Rodriguez

This past weekend we had the pleasure of working with some great folks. From the Bride and Groom to all the vendors, it was a really nice time...

On Saturday, we started the day at the Grand Chapel with Vangie and Roman getting ready for their big day. Vangie had her hair and make up done prior to arriving about 3 pm and when she arrived at the Chapel, wasted no time in putting the finishing touches on her make up and having her bridesmaids get into their dresses. The guys got dressed down the hall and wasted no time starting their portraits with photographers, Steve Rasmussen and Randy Tobias, while Vangie finished getting into her dress. Vangie chose a gorgeous gown, strapless, sleek in design with a lace overlay and a lace up back, chapel length train that fit her exquisitely. After the bride finished getting ready, her parents and brothers entered the room to see her and wish her well. They are a close family and there were a few happy tears. They shared a family prayer together before Vangie headed out to do her pictures with the ladies.

The ceremony started shortly after photos at 6:30 pm when Roman got to see his bride for the first time. The ceremony was very personal to the couple, with vangies brother Nathan acting as the officiant and another brother, Jesse, playing guitar and singing during the ceremony.

Again, Roman and Vangie were about efficiency and wasted no time getting some great photos completed from Randy and Steve. They made their way to a waiting white limo as their parents rode in a "presidential black" limo behind them to the reception at Exploration Place.

The couple was introduced by Brian Burleson of Premier Sound and they kept the festivities moving along by going straight to their cake to officially start the reception. The best man and maid of honor said a few words.
They shared their first dance as husband and wife as well as dancing with their parents early on in the night. The DJ did a wonderful job of getting the party started with, I am not kidding you, everyone on the dance floor at once to congratulate the couple and get the party started! Then the bride and groom snuck away with Steve, Randy and myself for some photos at the Keeper of the Plains, not far away. When they returned, the party was still in full swing and the dance floored was crawling with their friends and family dancing the night away! It was a nice relaxing day!
To Vangie and Roman, thank you again for letting us share in your great day! I hope you had a great time at the super secret surprise honeymoon location! I bet it was windy, huh!? You make a lovely couple and it was great fun working with you! (We can't wait to hear where you went!)

Be sure to check out the newlyweds web page at http://www.vangieandroman.com/ for pictures and more about them!

Click below to see Roman and Vangie's Wedding Day Prequel!