We met Kristin & Dan at the Clarion where they were getting ready. They'd decided on a first look (yay!), so we chose a quiet area near the hotel's ballrooms. As Kristin and I were getting off the elevator to go meet up with hubby-to-be, we ran into Dan's brother, best man Joel, who also happens to be Dan's twin. Guess who forgot Dan had a twin and completely panicked when he stuck his head into the elevator? A quick shriek and "wait, what are you doing?!", I hopped in front of my bride, who quickly reassured me it wasn't actually Dan peeking in. Sometimes my awesomeness amazes even me.
After our first look, we headed over to St. Ann's Center, which has an interesting atrium area, made to look like old world buildings. We were even lucky enough to run outside for a few pictures, because for some reason mother nature decided that it should be 50+ degrees on December 31st this year.
Ceremony was held at Nativity of the Lord Catholic Church in Cudahy. Big church, long aisle - which the brave bridesmaids had to walk solo :) Fr Tom ran the service. Never worked with Fr Tom before, but I certainly hope to in the future - he was HILARIOUS. From poking fun at the groom for being a "skinny kid" to some unmentionable comments given at the dinner prayer, he definitely had Jen & I cracking up. Great guy.
A surprise bagpipe serenade (Kristin's gift to Dan) and we were on our way to the Clarion to party the night away.
We're so glad we decided to take on Kristin & Dan's big day. Besides being SUCH a nice couple, the party they'd put together for their guests was off the hook! The music was a total throwback to highschool. Had I not been 7 months pregnant, and completely exhausted from the day, I'd have definitely taken them up on their offer to stay and celebrate the turning of another year (they had a balloon drop AND had reserved their ballroom at the Clarion until 1am!). I can only imagine how awesome the dancing got after we left :)
Hooray for fun shoes!
Group effort.
Kristin's mom was so cute - she said she wouldn't cry, but most moms get a little misty upon seeing their daughter as a bride.
First look (post my minor heart attack)
Mean Girls? Not at all, really :)
50 degrees. In December!
Just before announcing the newly married couple, Fr. Tom said
"Since when does an old Polish priest have to tell a kid to kiss his girl?" :)
A plinko game was used to make the couple kiss - super cute.
Ice Cream Cupcakes - talk about a prego's dream come true...
This photo bomb cracked me up - thanks for the laugh, "Marcia" :)
Oh, I love first dances...
Ring Bearer, Quinn - I don't think he was interested in me snapping his dancing skills.
How funny is a kid in jammies?
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