Wedding: Kara & George

It wasn't that long ago that I blogged about Kara and George's Engagement Pictures.  That session was so much fun that I knew their wedding was going to rock!  I was not disappointed.  Kara and George were married on May 1st at the Grand River Center here in Dubuque.  They live in the Chicago area and chose to get married in Dubuque because its a lot prettier here than there (ok so not the whole reason, but enough for me) :)  Kara called us one day in a panic wondering if we were booked, since we were not she booked us on the spot without meeting us first.  We talked for awhile on the phone and it felt like I was talking to an old friend by the time we hung up.  This is what Kara and George's wedding day felt like.  From seeing George and the guys first thing to the last picture it felt like we were old friends.  There is not doubt in my mind that their love will last forever!

We started with the guys while Kara was finishing getting ready.  It was so easy to get them to relax and smile.  I love that! PS This was taken up in the River Room at the GRC and its awesome!

This was a fun picture to take.  I have to admit it was a little strange to be lying on the ground with these guys standing over me.  Some day we'll post the picture that Randy took while I was taking this one!

I love this picture of George.  What a great looking guy and just so joyful!

George and Kara chose to do a first look.  Like I said with Erin and Wade's wedding blog, I LOVE it when couples choose to see each other before the wedding.  The couple gets a intimate moment before all the craziness begins which (according to them) makes them more relaxed for the rest of the day.  Here are some shots from their first look.

The First Look also gets some built in time for the bride and groom on the big day.  Here is a great photo to get the day started together!

Owen was ready to start the fun after the first look.  I am still in love with those blue eyes!

I'm not sure that Kara or Colleen had any other facial expressions the entire day.  Every time I looked at them they had a big smile on!

I know they are not looking at the camera but this is my favorite family picture from the day.  I think its great that they are all making the same face!  Way to go!

Kara, you make one fabulous bride! PS Colleen did the flowers and they looked great!
RWAR!

For place settings they had champagne bubbles in little buckets.  It was so cool, although I would hate to have been the one to set them up.

Kara and George did all their own decorating and I think they did a fantastic job.  Its all the little things at the wedding that make a difference.

They had their ceremony on the patio at the GRC (yes where Randy and I did too) and we caught this moment during the recessional.  Those are always some of my favorite pictures from the wedding.  There is so much joy and love that it shines in the photos and this is no exception.

Kara's flip flops were awesome!

I had to put this one in for fun.  There was a Badger bus in the lot on our way over to the Stone Cliff and the guys told George he should just hop on and see whats happening.  Too bad the driver had closed the door before he got there.

Shawn was trying to steal Kara from George.  I'm not so sure George was objecting here! :)

No Kara did not hit her brother, but it looks like it so it makes this photo extra fun!

Beautiful!

George and Sally keeping the dancing going!

The last photo of the night.

Kara and George, thank you for letting us share in your day.  You are a blessed couple with lots of great things in your future.  Click here to see more pictures from their wedding day.