Chandler + Makayla | Stonegate Glass Chapel | Branson Wedding Photographer

Makayla + Chandler | Branson Wedding Photographer

I am so excited to finally show you Chandler and Makayla’s beautiful Stonegate Glass Chapel wedding. This wedding was so special and there were many (happy) tears throughout the day. Chandler and Makayla traveled to Branson from the St. Louis area for the wedding. Many friends and family traveled even further to attend.

Chandler + Makayla | Stonegate Glass Chapel Wedding

Want to see more weddings that I’ve shot at Stonegate Glass Chapel? Check out Erin and Jay’s wedding and Will and Ashtyn’s wedding.

I asked Makayla why they chose Branson and she said it was for the location. She was searching for glass chapels and Stonegate was perfect. I have to agree! Branson is the perfect destination for weddings because it’s central to almost anywhere with affordable accommodations and plenty for visiting guests to do before or after the wedding.

The couple also chose to have their reception in the reception area of the venue, which was very convenient! There were many highlights of the day from getting ready with the girls, plenty of tears during the ceremony and a very fun reception. They also chose to do a unity cross during the ceremony, which I noticed was a trend among several of my 2018 couples.

Special details

There were a few special things that come to mind about this wedding. Makayla’s dad was the officiant for most of the ceremony, but he worked with Chandler’s family pastor to be able to walk his daughter down the aisle and participate in the family prayer. Makayla’s mom (hey, that’s my name too!) made all of the flowers herself with no experience! I was very impressed because they look so fantastic.

Here are a few of my favorite images from the wedding day. I didn’t find out until the day of the wedding that Makayla is actually a photographer for her church. It’s always an honor to photograph other photographers! Congratulations again Chandler and Makayla!

I love these adorable getting ready robes!

Chandler’s mother giving Makayla a ring to wear from Chandler’s grandmother who recently passed away.

Makayla and Chandler decided not to do a First Look, but she did do a First Look with her dad!

Chandler and Makayla wrote each other letters to read just prior to the wedding.

I love this cute way to ask guests to be present during your ceremony.

Here comes the bride!

The Unity Cross ceremony.

A prayer with both sets of parents.

Makayla and Chandler chose to have a few quiet minutes together immediately following the ceremony. Such a smart idea!

They family wanted to take a funny Christmas card photo. I love it!