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Sara & RJ’s magical wedding day couldn’t have been any more perfect!! We had a little bit of rain and a little bit of fog, but for anyone who knows me, we ALWAYS take advantage of the magic mother nature gives us!
The day started out at Preemption Methodist Church and ended at the Establishment Theatre in downtown Rock Island. Please enjoy Sara and RJ’s Quad Cities Wedding Story!
Beautiful flowers by: Mary at Forest of Flowers
June 3rd, 2016 – Quad Cities Wedding – Cadenza Photo Imaging – Quad Cities Wedding Photographer
Lori and David had such an amazing wedding day!
Their ceremony was held at St. Mark’s and their reception was held at the Freight House, both in Davenport, IA.
Other vendors were:
Wedding dress –Â A Story Book Ending, DeWitt, IAÂ
Men’s Suits –Â Men’s Wearhouse, Davenport, IA
Flowers –Â SAMs Club
Cake & Cupcakes –Â Banana’s Bakeshop, East Moline, IL
The day began at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, where the wedding party dressed for the big day. It was beautiful and sunny, and thankfully, not too hot! 😉
St. Mark’s is such a beautiful church, and you know me, you know that I’m a sucker for amazing churches.
Every detail was perfect and Lori’s dress was stunning! I have heard so much amazing feedback about “A Storybook Ending” in DeWitt, IA. It truly sounds like the place to go if you want awesome service and a beautiful selection of dresses!
As always, I’m a sucker for moody black & white images.
The wedding colors were especially beautiful and were captured perfectly in the bouquet! And isn’t Lori’s ring beautiful?
Lori and David’s “first look” was nothing short of magical! Such a special moment in such a gorgeous church!
With David being a pastor, I really wanted to capture their love and the church in a unique way. I sure do love how these turned out! Of course, it helps when you have two super photogenic people!
Flats for the bride seem to be the way to go this season!
I just loved all the stained glass in this church! 🙂
Before the ceremony, Lori and David have a sweet moment at the bottom of the stairs. . .
Lori had her son walk her down the aisle, which totally almost made me bawl! Such a great moment!
The ceremony was perfect and the church was filled with all of Lori and David’s family and friends!
Now, on to the reception at the top of the Freight House!
Congrats Lori & David! Thank you so much for trusting me with your special day!
Have you decided on your Quad Cities Wedding Photographer for your big day?
Are you looking to “break the mold” for your engagement session?
How about doing an engagement session at night?
Say what!?
A little extra lighting & we can totally rock some awesome shots!
Last year at Shutterfest, (the most awesome photog conference around), I photographed this lovely couple! This is in St. Louis outside of Union Station, and I’m totally hoping someone wants to give this a go here in the QC!
Night Engagement sessions can be added on as a “mini session” for those that still want traditional day-time sessions too 😉
In November, I had the privilege of photographing Carrie & Patrick’s wedding. Not only was the entire day a blast, but they had a great wedding party too!
The day started in the church where all of the girls were busy getting ready. This gave me a chance to snap a few “detail shots.”
After a bit, the girls helped Carrie into her dress & her mom carefully buttoned up the back.
And of course . . . Jewelry . . .
Such a gorgeous bride!!
Then Carrie & Patrick did a letter exchange. (I swear I didn’t cry!)
Then the ceremony! Which was absolutely amazing & had the best music, hands down!
Then it was time for a little fun! (There may or may not have been a bar involved) 😉
And since Carrie & Patrick both ski with the Back Water Gamblers, we knew we just had to grab some shots, (like . . .  the photograph kind), at the ski site. We thought we could beat the bus, so Carrie & Patrick jumped in my car (which was hilarious) and we may or may not have sped to make the sunset.
We did alright!
Then it was time for the beautiful reception at Stoney Creek Hotel! Check out these beautiful details!
The speeches were definitely a huge hit . . . and involved poster board . . . and a high school teacher.
And as you would probably guess, the reception was an absolute blast!
Such an awesome day from beginning to end!
I totally have the best job ever!
-Kelly