Lauritzen Gardens is the perfect location for a wedding reception.

In St. Louis, Jeremy and I lived across the street from the Missouri Botanical Garden, one of the most beautiful places on earth (or at least the midwest!). When we signed a lease for 4344 Shaw Boulevard we had no clue what sat beyond the wrought iron fences at 4345 Shaw. And such is the way sometimes with God’s plan for our lives… Right beyond the fence lays a beautiful, refreshing oasis that we totally don’t deserve. All sermon illustrations aside, I still miss meandering through the Japanese gardens, winding my way back home via the Henry Moore sculpture and woodland gardens, and enjoying the rotating art exhibits and outdoor summer concerts.

But this weekend, the newly wed Mr. & Mrs. Adam & Kristin Lawton introduced us to the botanical gardens in Omaha, just a stone’s throw away from the Missouri River. Not only are the gardens absolutely amazing, Adam and Kris looked fabulous as well. The reception was intimate and lovely and fun and delicious — and we all had a great time. Now I’ve just got to squeeze another trip to Omaha into the Tredway calendar so we can explore this newfound treat.