The Diamond Room (Ceremony and Reception)

One of the most popular venues for weddings in Springfield, MO is The Diamond Room.  Located just a few minutes west of downtown, The Diamond Room offers 5,000 square feet of beautiful space, including a 1400 square foot dance floor.

Because of both the beauty and versatility of the room, many couples (like Dawn and John below) choose to have both their ceremony and reception at the venue.

I started shooting Dawn and John's wedding pictures about an hour before the ceremony was set to start, as Dawn was making her final preparations.  Here are some sample images from this wonderful couple's wedding at The Diamond Room...

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These are of course just a small sample of the final images we delivered to Dawn and John from their wedding at The Diamond Room. If you'd like to see more, please visit our Springfield MO wedding photography site or Facebook page.

Much like The Diamond Room, Cool Change Photography offers wedding photography packages appropriate for any budget.  Please visit our prices and packages page for more info.

Thanks for reading, and please join me in congratulating Dawn and John!

Bridgett and Kevin: Goin' to the Chapel (On The Hill)

Bridgett and Kevin's story began over 30 years ago.  "We used to play together when we were just little kids", Kevin told me.  Years later, they reconnected... and fell in love.

I photographed their wedding at the Chapel on the Hill in Oak Grove, Arkansas.  As you'll see in the following pictures, it's a wonderful venue, whether you're a bride or a wedding photographer!

While the bride and groom were inside making their final preparations, their friends and family were outside making some preparations of the own...

Bridgett and Kevin wanted to take advantage of the beautiful November sunset and scenery outside, so they asked me to shoot their bridal portraits before the ceremony began.  Here are some of their pictures:

Then, it was time for the ceremony...

As a professional wedding photographer based in Springfield, MO. I get the opportunity to capture images in a variety of settings and locations throughout the Ozarks, and would rank the Chapel on the Hill as one of my favorites.  Special thanks to Pastor Teddie Renollet and his wife Charlene for their generous hospitality!

Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony like Bridgett and Kevin, or a larger affair, I'm always available to answer questions and provide advice about photography for your wedding.  Please feel free to visit our Springfield and Branson Missouri wedding photography website any time for more more information, affordable prices, and packages.

As always, thanks for reading, and please join me in wishing Bridgett and Kevin all the best on their new life together!







About Me

Springfield MO Wedding Photography: Kristi and Jay: A small, intimate wedding

If you're planning a smaller, less traditional wedding ceremony and reception, you're not alone.  They are very popular these days, and the reason may surprise you. 

Less Cost, Less Stress

As a professional wedding photographer serving two of America's most popular destination wedding locations (Branson/Springfield, MO and Tampa, FL) I speak to clients on a near-daily basis who are planning smaller ceremonies.

While the cost benefits of a smaller wedding are obvious, many couples choose to downsize their wedding simply because they want something more intimate.  The stress of planning and holding a much larger affair is replaced by a more casual and relaxed atmosphere, giving them a chance to celebrate their love for each other in a very personal way.  

Kristi and Jay

When Kristi first contacted me about photographing her wedding, she told me that she and Jay were planning a simple, intimate wedding on Apollo Beach in Tampa.

"We just want to get married in front of our close family and friends", she said.  "We'll have a big reception for everyone when we get back home to Minnesota."

The Wedding Pictures

A small ceremony was the perfect choice for this fun, laid-back couple. Here are some sample pictures from their special day on the beach behind the Sunset Grill at Little Harbor in Tampa. 

We started taking pictures in Kristi's hotel room, just as she was making her final preparations...

I thought the sun peeking out from behind the clouds just after Kristi and Jay were officially married was a great metaphor for their new life together.  Please join me in congratulating this wonderful couple!

Whether you're planning a small wedding or a larger affair In Branson, Springfield, or Tampa Bay, Cool Change Photography has a perfect wedding photography package for you.  Please feel free to contact us anytime.  I'd love to hear about your plans!

Nick