Winter Wonderland in Gallatin – A Winter Wedding
Frankie and I flew to Kansas City last Tuesday arriving in 32 degree weather. Cousin JD & his fiancé Lisa picked us up and briefed us on their wedding plans. The wedding was held last Thursday night, getting married at their house and then heading uptown to the Seasons’ restaurant for a small reception. Everything went off perfectly and I captured some good photos for the occasion being the official wedding photographer. Weather for the wedding and reception started at 30 and dropped to 20 before it was over making it a bit difficult to get some outside photos. We did stage some photos before the wedding to capture the winter landscapes. Unfortunately we didn’t have snow for the event. (I’m looking at 8″ on the ground as I write this post). Friday, after the wedding, we drove to Branson Mo. to enjoy holiday events and relax at a beautiful condo on Table Rock Lake in Branson. Yes, we went on their honeymoon with them. That’s what good friends do.. Right! Frankie and I will be staying in Gallatin until next Monday (14th) to enjoy the house in winter and visit with family and friends.
Here’re some photos of the visit so far..
Our pond is lightly frozen over. Note grass is still green. Weather has been mild and rainy until the past days.
Trees without leaves. We haven’t seen this in some time.
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Playful photo “old meets new”.
Beautiful couple and the black cadi
Welcoming guests at The Seasons restaurant
The Grand Kids
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Off to Branson
Branson Majestic condo view of Table Rock Lake.
Branson crew. Me,Terry, JD, Frankie, Kim (bridesmaid) & Lisa
Drive through Christmas Lighting
Sunday Lunch with cousin Julie and her husband Curtis. Curtis is a doctor working for the VA in Branson.
Santa fun
Branson holiday parade Sunday night. Rainy and cold.
On the way home we stopped by Lamberts Cafe where they throw you your rolls and serve huge family style meals.
Snow awaits us as we arrive back in Gallatin
Frankie got what she was wishing for… Lots of snow.
Our favirate tree on the property.
The pond is now snow covered
I guess I need to shovel some snow off the sidewalk.
Stormy weather will continue through the night. Let’s see what tomorrow brings.
Until the next post
December 8th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Great photos, guys! Looks llike you had a blast! Love the “old meets new” pic…sweet truck! House in the snow looks gorgeous…
December 8th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
If I keep telling you what a great job on photos you do it’s gonna make your head get bigger!! Ditto above post…’old meets new” is a CLASSIC!!!!
December 8th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
Thank you so much for sharing such joy. The old meets the new is worthy of a nobel prize in photography or at least some big prize!
I understand Frankie is really getting her wish with more snow. Have a wonderful time in Gallatin and a safe journey home. Merry Christmas to you both and a blessed 2010. Love Aunt Peg and Jer
December 9th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Awesome photos as susal Lowell! The lens is working! Only cuz the photog knows how to use it!!
Frankie.. have fun in the snow, the dust blows we’ve had in Cholla look very much like snow! So hurry home! But leave the snow behind! xox
December 9th, 2009 at 11:36 am
ooops.. that word was “usual”! xox:roll:
December 9th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Thank you for sharing the images of middle America. Since Ruthann’s mother died we do not travel back there very much these days. The family will be coming here for Christmas and enjoying our weather. Had a lot of fun with Scott & A at the 60’s holiday party. Looking forward to playing with them again during the holidays.