Rob and Alisha – Wedding at the Grand Hotel in McKinney

I’m finally posting Rob and Alisha’s wedding. They had their wedding at the Grand Hotel in McKinney.  It is such an amazing space and a dream place for a wedding.  It used to be the McKinney Opera House that is now converted into a hotel and gorgeous ballroom.  It’s really stunning and one of my favorite places to photograph at.

Well for this blog I’m letting Rob and Alisha tell their story so I hope you enjoy the q&a.  Also they have so many great details and moments that this blog contains a ton of pictures.  So enjoy the pictures and Rob and Alisha’s story.

How did the two of you meet?

 Rob and I met at work and became fast friends, which has and will always be the foundation of our relationship. We dated for nearly 5 years before tying the knot!

 

How did Rob propose?

Rob and his son, Carson, both proposed during a hot air balloon ride over McKinney in April 2009. It was a glorious moment at 3,000 ft that was luckily captured on video by our friend navigating the balloon.

Three adjectives that describe the day are…Blessed, Elegant and Fun (in addition to Unforgettable, Beautiful, Unifying, Personal… ultimately Destiny)
 
 

 

What was your most memorable moment about your wedding day?
The most memorable moment was when Alisha came down the aisle and her dad put her hand in mine. I felt like, at that point, it was there forever…
 

 

How did you come to choose the Grand Hotel in McKinney for your wedding and reception?
Our families were coming in town for the holidays and the wedding, so we wanted to keep the location somewhere convenient for everyone and liked the idea of having it in historic downtown McKinney where we got engaged. We were looking for a place with character, history and intimacy. After touring The Grand Hotel, we fell in love with the space instantly…the original 1800′s Opera House brick walls, the detail of the pressed tin ceiling, the exquisite crystal chandeliers. It was exactly what we were looking for!
 

 

How did you decide on your wedding colors?

Since we decided on a winter wedding with only about 3 months to plan, we had to make decisions quickly. We wanted to keep Christmas separate, since the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ is so important to us both, so we avoided red and gold. Our favorite color is royal blue so we incorporated that in with ice blue, chocolate brown and silver accents to complete our whimsical winter wonderland.

Did you have a design inspiration for your wedding?

Elegant, intimate and merry.

What are the hardest decision you made during the planning process?
Our invitations…we felt so passionately about everything else that it was easy to decide. We believe the invitations offered the first impression of our wedding and ourselves, but we were both indecisive, so made it very hard to choose. Second, would have to be determining who was sitting at the family table. We both have large families and wanted to have everyone right next to us so it was difficult to find the perfect balance.
 

 

How did you incorporate your personalities into your wedding?

Everything about our wedding was designed to be fun, while showcasing our personal style. There was even a rubber chicken dressed in a tux! From the color palette including royal blue and lime green flowers and the root beer float station instead of a groom’s cake to the last minute planning and intimate size of our wedding party, it represented us as a couple through and through. Our first dance was also the perfect opportunity to infuse our personalities into an unforgettable moment introducing our new couple status which, for the guests, was upbeat and unexpected.

Where did you honeymoon?
With all of our family in town for the holidays, we decided to stay in town and enjoy the time with them. We plan to honeymoon later this year somewhere warm!
 

 

What advice do you have for brides?

Enjoy it! It is easy to get caught up in the planning process and worked up over the small details that can go awry, but in the end, it will all work out, even if the flutterfetti sticks you wanted are multi-color instead of white. :-) Identify the few things that are a priority for you as a couple and just let the rest of the details fall into place. The most important thing is uniting as husband and wife in the eyes of your loved ones and the Lord…the rest is just icing on the cake!

What’s next for you as a couple?
Many years of wedded bliss…
Thank you so much Rob and Alisha for sharing your story and it was an honor to photograph your wedding.

Stay tuned for Rob and Alisha’s Day After Session.

Rob and Alisha’s Vendors

Venue (Ceremony and Reception) – The Grand Hotel/Rick’s Chophouse – Jennifer Fortman
Catering – Rick’s Chophouse – Shawna Darden
Photography – K & S Photography 

Florist – Rainforest Designs – Kate Dreinhofer

Bakery – Truly Delicious Cakes – Cheryl Reeves

DJ/Master of Ceremonies - Party All the Time Productions – Blair Sparkman

Photo Booth – Premiere Photo Booth – Preston Lancaster

Videographer – Autumn Video - William

Officiant – Pastor Ray Harmon – Elevate Life Church

Wedding Gown/Seamstress – Stardust Celebrations – Wendy Schneider and Kayla

Tuxedos – Al’s Formal Wear

Dance Lessons – The Art of Dance – Kathleen

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