Dionne + Khara Wedding | February 14

What better way to get married on the most celebrated love holiday of the year – Valentine’s Day. Dionne’s vows said it all. Her love for Khara aka “Antonio” could be seen by the tears that flowed down her cheeks before and after the wedding.

There wedding and reception was held at the Hillcrest Country Club in South Kansas City.

Dionne was referred to by a Kim and Greg, who’s wedding I photographed in October ’08. When I met Khara and Dionne, they told me that I had a challenge on my hands. He said that he doesn’t smile in any of his pictures. Let’s just say, that proved to be untrue. Khara was ecstatic on his wedding day. He was calm and full of grins.

What’s also funny is that his mother and sisters from S. Carolina gave me a nickname, “peeper”. They had never heard of a male photographer taking pictures of a bride – Dionne – while she’s getting dressed. They thought I wanted to sneak a peak. How hilarious!

The dress

A view of Dionne's vows.

Her eyes are awesome!

Reading a personalized Valentine's Day card.

Khara's sister watches Dionne as she gets her makeup put on.

Something old, something borrowed, and something blue

Khara's mother telling funny traveling jokes to the ladies in the dressing room.

Khara playing a little pool before getting dressed.

Khara and his best man cracking jokes on who is better at the game pool.

Dionne getting her makeup put on.

Khara's tuxedo.

Dionne showing off the gift given to her by Khara.