A Joyful Fall Wedding at Old Hickory Golf Club | Michaela & Zach
There are some wedding days that just feel effortless — calm energy, genuine love, and a touch of understated luxury woven into every detail. Michaela and Zach’s day at Old Hickory Golf Club in St. Louis was exactly that. The kind of day that makes you smile behind the camera because every moment just feels right.
The morning started slow and easy, surrounded by close family and friends. Michaela was the picture of grace — calm, kind, and glowing in that soft fall light. Zach matched her energy perfectly: relaxed, cool, and grounded in every sense. Together, they brought such a sweet, steady presence to their day — the kind of couple that reminds you what a wedding is really about.
Their Catholic ceremony was heartfelt and timeless, held in a beautiful church that echoed with love and happy tears. There’s something about traditional ceremonies that never fails to move me — the quiet pauses, the family glances, the way everyone holds their breath as the bride walks in.
After the ceremony, the celebration continued at Old Hickory Golf Club, a venue that effortlessly blends elegance with a laid-back, open-air feel. The golden hues of autumn created the perfect backdrop — crisp air, glowing leaves, and that soft, cinematic light photographers dream about.
As the sun set over the rolling greens, guests mingled under the string lights, laughing, dancing, and soaking in the joy of it all. Every toast, every laugh, every quiet in-between moment felt so true to Michaela and Zach — fun, elegant, and completely genuine.
Why I Loved This Day
As a wedding photographer who loves capturing documentary-style love stories, this day checked every box for me — authentic emotion, timeless style, and people who truly know how to celebrate. There’s a certain magic that happens when couples fully trust the process, relax, and just enjoy being together. Michaela and Zach did exactly that.
Even though this celebration took place in Missouri, it’s the kind of wedding energy I love bringing to my Arizona couples — whether your day is set in the desert hills of Phoenix, Scottsdale, or Sedona, or at a destination that feels like home. I’m drawn to weddings that balance elegance with fun — the kind where luxury doesn’t mean stiff or posed, but intentional and full of life.
Planning a Luxury Wedding in Arizona
If you’re dreaming up your own elegant wedding in Arizona — from an intimate Scottsdale resort wedding to a romantic desert celebration — I’d love to capture it with that same mix of warmth, candor, and editorial beauty.
Your story deserves to be documented with intention — not just perfectly posed moments, but the laughter, the glances, and the quiet, unforgettable in-betweens.
