PAGE 114 X METROPOLITAN WEDDINGS X SUMMER / FALL 2023
WRITTEN BY | MEG DANIEL PHOTOGRAPHED BY | HOLLAND HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHY
teamwork
Juli and Tyler met while working at a marina during the summer at Table Rock lake . After dating for three years , Tyler knew she was the one and decided to ask Juli to tie the knot . He had an elaborate engagement plan with some personalized Nike Air Force 1 shoes and the ring tucked inside , but he could not seem to find just the right moment on their day trip to Arkansas . Finally , at the end of the evening , they made their way back to the marina where they met , and their love story came full circle . He asked her to marry him at the lake .
With both the bride and groom ’ s families from the local area , they knew they would have a large wedding . Wisely , the couple decided to first come up with a guest list so they could then find an accommodating venue that was large enough . Some close friends were getting married at Industrial Grove and raved about how beautiful it was , the great price and packages . Tyler and Juli decided to check it out and booked it on the spot , it was perfect .
Next they wanted to find a photographer who fit the style of photos they wanted to capture . Juli found Lacie with Holland House Photography and saw in her profile that she had done a friend ' s wedding . Juli ’ s friend raved about how easy Lacie was to work with and loved all the pictures . Juli wanted someone with a light and bright style who captured all the special moments . “ Lacie is really efficient , fast and we were actually ahead of schedule on our wedding day because she was able to get things done .” Tyler also wanted a videographer , and Lacie recommended her best friend , Chelsea of Chelsea Heiser Productions . They were both so fun to work with and kept the bride and groom laughing the whole day . This production pair were in sync with each other and had great teamwork , capturing the most beautiful shots . One of their favorite photos was the one where the six groomsmen launched Juli high into the air . Her face , laughter and terror combined , screamed , “ Please catch me !”
To find the perfect dress , there was only one place Juli knew she needed to go - Normans Bridal . She had found all of her prom dresses there over the years and knew they had excellent customer service and a great selection . It was an easy decision ! Tyler found his suit at Karl ’ s Tuxedo . The owner was a customer at the marina , and Tyler was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable and stretchy the suits were . They fit like a glove and felt great .
Knowing they needed to feed a large crowd , and not wanting to break the bank , they decided Ott ’ s Pasta was a great option . It fit within their budget and offered a lot of food . But they needed a gluten-free option for their guests , so they also used Hy-Vee to offer some dietary options as well as their cocktail hour . Hy-Vee created a lovely two-tier cake to cut , as well as cupcakes for all their guests . Everything was delicious .
They decorated the venue with sage green , gold , white and gray to create a classic theme . Eventful Rentals had installed ceiling drapery at Industrial Grove for a “ Love Summit ” event and the Lingholms loved that look . When they contacted Eventful Rentals , they were easy to work with and the added drapery created a magical look . Juli and Tyler used greenery garland for the centerpieces along with white roses , baby ’ s breath and eucalyptus in the bride and bridesmaid ’ s bouquets .
But the magic really happened when Live Events Missouri used cold sparklers to enhance key moments . When they had their first kiss , cold sparklers highlighted the occasion . When they stopped halfway down the aisle as they exited , cold sparklers punctuated the moment . When they had a sparkler send-off , cold sparklers elevated the excitement . Eric , their DJ from Live Events Missouri , was so fun and engaging . Tyler said , “ It was really cool having vendors who work so well together . Chelsea , the videographer ; Lacie , the photographer ; and Eric , the DJ , made a great team since they had all worked together before .” Their partnership and collaboration alleviated the workload and logistics Tyler and Juli had to manage .
But managing their pup , Maple , was Cassie of Vintage Rentals Co . Pet Sitting . Juli met Cassie at the Metropolitan Wedding Expo and knew she wanted Maple to be a part of the wedding , but did not know what to do with her after the ceremony . Cassie to the rescue ! After Maple finally made it down the aisle ( she kept stopping to say hello to all the guests along the way ), and did her part in the ceremony , Cassie took over and made sure Maple was well taken care of .
Juli and Tyler ’ s best advice to engaged couples ? “ It sounds cliche , but the day does really go by fast , and ‘ boom !’ it is over . Take time to relax and most importantly , have great vendors !” Xxoxo