bree+kevin

Bree was in the corner, backed up against the mirror. Keeping myself out of the photo was impossible. Bree, I told you that I’d try my best to keep myself out of the photo…. this was the best I could do. 😉OHHH window light how I love thee!!!! HOLY SHITAKE MUSHROOMS TO THIS GORGEOUSNESS!!!!!! Bree, sorry that I wasn’t able to capture the red monster truck behind you 😉 Favorite #1 ❗BOOOOOM! Love this.
Gray is the new black. If all of our grooms wore gray tuxes, oh what a groom that would beeee (props if you know that tune)! It photographs and processes BEAUTIFULLY! Future bobbi+mike grooms… take note! 😉 My view.
Mike’s view…Who said bridesmaids have to wear officially categoried “bridesmaid dresses” These? Banana Republic. Love!Kevin, watching you try not to cry through the whole ceremony was one of many highlight of my day 🙂 You’re cute. Bree, you look like your dad. 🙂LOVE!Favorite #2!!! ❗ + ❓I love how much you love each other.
See, told you that she looked like her dad! …who also happened to be the best dancing dad we’ve EVER seen. EVER!Bree & Kevin, you win for most packed dance floor of 2011.

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Glen Ellyn, Ill.

hair/makeup • Prudence Faklaris
florist • Fifty Flowers (ordered wholesale)
ceremony •  Mayslake Peabody Estate
reception venue •  Klein Creek Golf Club
dj • Music By Design – David Savoia
after hours dj • Gavin Stoub
cake •  Oak Mill Bakery
dress •  Claire Pettibone
bridesmaid dresses •  Banana Republic
tuxes • Men’s Warehouse (Calvin Klein)

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their songs

processional • “In My Life” –The Beatles | “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” –Israel Kamakawiwo?ole
introductions • “Me & Julie” –Paul Simon
first dance • “Better Together” –Jack Johnson
father/daughter • “My Girl” –The Temptations
mother/son • “Young at Heart” –Frank Sinatra
cake cutting • “I’m Yours” –Jason Mraz

What was the most memorable moment of your day?
bree: Right before the reception started, Bobbi took us outside for a quick session of just us two. Although Kevin and I had been by each other’s side all day, it felt like this was the first time we were able to reflect on the day and just be ourselves together. Bobbi had us lay out on the golf course green and even though we had some gawking golfers, it felt like we were just ourselves, the way we are in our living room. That moment made me really excited for the next 50+ years 🙂
kevin: Having the “First Look” with Bree. Before she made her entrance, we had to move locations a few times, and the anticipation was killing me. It was all worth it though when I finally saw her. She was so beautiful and I was a stumbling idiot…par for the course.

Any advice for future bride/grooms?
bree: Make the day about you! Surround yourself with your closest family and friends and then savor every second. Also who says you need a receiving line? Ours was our dance floor!
kevin: Have fun and roll with the punches. Once, the action starts it flies by, so try and really live in the moment and take mental pictures throughout the day.

Funniest memory from your wedding day?
bree: I have to say that my friend, Emily’s speech was one of my funniest memories. She was giggling the whole time – probably in an effort not to cry – and then she advised us to “Keep it hot in the bedroom!” I’m sure my grandparents loved hearing that 😉
kevin: The groomsmen making some classic religious jokes at the church, moments before the ceremony. You gotta stay loose.

If you could do it all over, would you change anything?
bree: No way…but I would love to do it all over again! ;D
kevin: Nope. It was a blast, and I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Where did you go on your honeymoon?
bree+kevin: We moved into a new townhouse, it was very romantic 😉 We plan on going somewhere warm during the winter.

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