First off, any wedding where the recessional is “Chelsea Dagger” (the Blackhawk’s goal song) notches up on my top wedding list. Then add the sweet details throughout the day and I don’t just mean the vintage decor, stunning florals and adorable barn venue. What I remember most was the heartfelt wedding ceremony performed flawlessly by Joe’s cousin. Then add the reserved front row seat where we all felt Joe’s mothers presence through the ceremony. The lockets both bride and groom kept close to them with her photo so she was with them all day. Or how about my favorite memory of all, the way that Meelay repeatedly told Joe how good he looked with that ring on his finger.

It was a wedding to remember to say the least and these two filled my heart with their laughter, love and sweetness for everyone on their day, including myself.

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venue: the barn at hornbaker gardens, princeton, illinois

dj: DJ4U, peoria, illinois

floral: hannah graham with PLAN events & design, jacksonville, il

cake: christy’s kitchen, peru, illinois

hair:  janni robertson and karla humphrey from emerald bay salon, geneseo, il

makeup: deanna lewis makeup, naperville, il

bride’s dress: house of brides couture

suits: jos a bank, peoria, il

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