Megan + Ryan


St. Leo Catholic Church and Meadow on the Mountain Wedding


Want to know just how into each other Megan and Ryan are? When Megan got to the altar to stand beside Ryan, her natural response was to lean over and steal a kiss. And she just about did it before she caught herself. I love that; let's make it a habit to lean over often to steal kisses from the one our heart loves. 

I'm a sucker for sweet, quiet moments between the bride and groom on their wedding day, which is why I am a big proponent of first looks and touches. The first touch between Ryan and Megan may be my all-time favorite. It was such a beautiful moment that they could share before the main part of the day started. Standing back to back, they could check in with each other and spend a quiet moment getting ready for this next big step into the rest of their lives. 

St. Leo Catholic Church in Russellville is such a beautiful new church and a lovely place for a sweet ceremony. Then we headed to the amazing Meadow on the Mountain for a reception to remember!

Wedding day is the toasts are another one of my favorite parts of the day. It lets me see my couple through the eyes of their friends and family, and I get to leave the wedding feeling like I know the bride and groom even better than before. The toast for these two was so awesome. You can truly see the blessings that Megan and Ryan bring to their family and friends. 

Between snapping photos outside as we watched a storm move in at Meadow on the Mountain to the fun dance party at the end of the night, this wedding day was one for the books. I truly loved capturing every minute of it!! 

St. Leo Catholic Church and Meadow on the Mountain, Russellville, Arkansas Springtime Wedding
St. Leo Catholic Church and Meadow on the Mountain, Russellville, Arkansas Springtime Wedding
St. Leo Catholic Church and Meadow on the Mountain, Russellville, Arkansas Springtime Wedding
St. Leo Catholic Church and Meadow on the Mountain, Russellville, Arkansas Springtime Wedding
St. Leo Catholic Church and Meadow on the Mountain, Russellville, Arkansas Springtime Wedding
St. Leo Catholic Church and Meadow on the Mountain, Russellville, Arkansas Springtime Wedding
St. Leo Catholic Church and Meadow on the Mountain, Russellville, Arkansas Springtime Wedding
St. Leo Catholic Church and Meadow on the Mountain, Russellville, Arkansas Springtime Wedding
St. Leo Catholic Church and Meadow on the Mountain, Russellville, Arkansas Springtime Wedding
St. Leo Catholic Church and Meadow on the Mountain, Russellville, Arkansas Springtime Wedding
St. Leo Catholic Church and Meadow on the Mountain, Russellville, Arkansas Springtime Wedding
St. Leo Catholic Church and Meadow on the Mountain, Russellville, Arkansas Springtime Wedding
St. Leo Catholic Church and Meadow on the Mountain, Russellville, Arkansas Springtime Wedding
St. Leo Catholic Church and Meadow on the Mountain, Russellville, Arkansas Springtime Wedding
St. Leo Catholic Church and Meadow on the Mountain, Russellville, Arkansas Springtime Wedding

Let's talk about the amazing vendors!!

Venue: Meadow on the Mountian

Dress: Danielle's Bridal

Flowers: Spence's Flowers and Gifts

DJ: Russ - Ozark Mix DJ

Cake: Michelle Mayer

Catering: Kristi & Co

Hair: Kara Asner

Makeup: Merle Norman Studio


Samantha Welch, the owner of Welch Photography, is an Arkansas Wedding photographer, Arkansas engagement photographer, Arkansas bridal photographer, and Arkansas proposal photographer. Samantha loves being able to serve her couples by capturing priceless wedding photography in a timeless, bold, and colorful style. Samantha is currently booking Arkansas weddings in Clarksville, Ozark, Paris, Greenwood, Fort Smith, Russellville, Conway, Little Rock, and all of North Central and Central Arkansas.