Presented are a few of our favorites from Allyson and Nathan’s wedding day…

Hair and Makeup: Split Ends. Ceremony: St. Dominic’s Catholic Church. Creatives: Silver Lake Park, Highland, IL. Reception: Aeries Winery, Grafton, IL. DJ: Jack Weir, Night Magic.

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The day started with Allyson and her girls getting their hair and makeup done at Split Ends Salon in Aviston, IL.
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Allyson’s nephew presents her with a wedding day present. Though, before he did, he asked his mom (Krystal – center), “do I really need to give her my candy” :o)
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A BIG thank you squeeze from Allyson
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Sarah (Nu Image) applies Allyson’s makeup
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Ryan (Allyson’s brother) texting their parents, Carla and Allan.
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Carla watches as Allyson gets her hair done
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Nathan getting ready
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Checking out the back
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Nathan and his dad, Dave, get ready for the day
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Nathan helps his dad with his cuff links
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Loving his wedding gift
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Lauren, Tracy, Allyson, and Krystal cracking up
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Carla and Allyson after attaching her veil
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A few little adjustments
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Nathan, reading a letter from Allyson
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Back: Corrine, Lauren, Tracy, and Katie. Front: Shanna, Allyson, and Krystal with flower girl, Aspen.
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Some of their wedding details
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Allyson reads a card from Nathan…
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…which brings her to tears.
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Shanna, with surgical precision, helps dry her tears to maintain her makeup
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Nathan’s letter and Allyson’s reaction brought them all to tears
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Carla helps Allyson with her dress
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A moment before seeing her dad
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First look with her dad, Allan…
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…which was emotional for both of them
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Wedding day gift from Allan and Carla
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Group hug
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Aspen tries to reach the jewels on Allyson’s dress
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Allan and his girls – Krystal (married to his son, Jason), Allyson (marrying Nathan), and Shanna (married to son, Ryan last November)
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Allyson approaches Nathan for their wedding day first look
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First look hug…
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…and reaction to the moment
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A quick portrait before heading to St. Dominic Church for the ceremony
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Landon, Aspen, and Breckyn
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Ushers, Alex and Nathan prepare to open the sanctuary door for Allyson and Allan
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Nathan tries to hold back his emotions upon seeing Allyson
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All the guys shed a few tears, while the the ladies remained stoic :o)
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Allyson watches the scripture reading
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Blessing of the rings
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Ring placement
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Allyson and Nathan participated in full communion as a part of their wedding ceremony
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Placing flowers by a sculpture of Virgin Mary
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Greeting of the parents
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Greeting of the parents
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Greeting of the parents
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Greeting of the parents
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Officially husband and wife – announced by Alex
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Took a little coaxing for Aspen to join the recessional
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Allyson and Nathan’s guests wait excitedly for them to make their grand exit through the church doors
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Grand exit with rose petals
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On our way to Silver Lake, Highland, IL on the party bus
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A few portraits at Silver Lake Park
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A few portraits at Silver Lake Park
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A few portraits at Silver Lake Park
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A few portraits at Silver Lake Park
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Some of the reception details at Aeries Winery, Grafton, IL.
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A few more reception details at Aeries Winery
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Carla and Allyson’s reaction to seeing the reception hall fully decorated and looking amazing
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Grand entry into the reception hall
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Allyson and Nathan share a moment after taking their seat at the head table
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Allyson and Nathan react to her dad, Allan’s toast
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Both Allan and Dave had everyone cracking up with their toasts
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Another moment while their wedding party enjoy the awesome food
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We stepped outside for a few quick shots after dinner
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Wedding cake
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First dance as husband and wife
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First dance
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Allyson and Allan as Nathan and Carla watches
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Allyson watches Nathan and his mom, Micki, during the mother/son dance
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A tight hug, following their dance
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Krystal, Carla, and Shanna laugh, as I photograph them through Jason’s legs…yep.
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These two pairs have been married the longest of all the guests
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And the winners of the longest marriage
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Allyson and friends show some skin
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Nathan on the dance floor surrounded by a few of Allyson’s friends :o)