Sunday, August 1, 2010

Illinois Wedding Photography, Villa Marie Winery Wedding and Reception: Lindsay + Justin

Lindsay + Justin were married at the lovely Villa Marie Winery in Maryville, IL.
Leading off this post with some of my favorite images of the day....

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This shot was taken during my favorite part of the day.

During that golden 1/2 hour before sunset. L O V E !!!!Photobucket


The advantage of having your wedding and reception at a winery is these kind of pictures....
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So let's go back to earlier in the day. I met up with Lindsay at her getting ready location and we were able to get these images.


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Sooooooo pretty!!!!!
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Lindsay is very close to her grandma. Here she is pinning on a sweet little handmade heart cushion on Lindsay's dress.
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We took this time before the ceremony to also get in many of the intimate family portraits.

Grandma's neighbors didn't mind one bit that we walked all over everyone's backyards to take pictures. Every one of them had these amazing manicured gardens. Amazing!
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The venue.

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LOVE these programs that doubled as fans that Lindsay made.

Considering that it was a H.O.T. summer day. These were perfect to keep the guests cool.

To add to the unique factor .... each fan had a puzzle on the backside. To solve the crossword puzzle you had to know Lindsay and Justin...if you didn't, it was a great ice breaker for you to ask your fellow guest if they knew the answer. HOW INGENIOUS!!!!!

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Pencils were attached to the handle of the fan....so that you know...you could do the puzzle.
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Thanks to my second shooter, Trisha, for capturing this shot.
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Justin and his boys. They are ALL...each and every one of them...such characters.
No. Really. I mean it.
They each have a unique nickname...Sarge, Hurricane, Punisher, Hollywood.
I can't remember all the nicknames.

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Instead of the traditional wedding cake, they served cupcakes.
Oh, yeah....and they "N" is because Justin is a Nebraska fan.
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And yeah....they knew how to party down!!!!!
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I was seriously partied out by they time this was all over.

Thank you Lindsay and Justin for a fabulous wedding day!

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