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Great Story

By David McFadden | October 20, 2015 |

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Blending Families Together

By David McFadden | October 20, 2015 |

Katherine and Rocco were married on 10/17/15 at Crystal Sky Banquet Hall in McCook, IL. The venue has 3 ballrooms that are very attractively decorated and is a ideal setting for a wedding. Katherine has two children who stood up with her and Rocco for the ceremony and all four were involved in the unity…

Fox River Trail Fun

By David McFadden | October 14, 2015 |

Mark and Vicki were married early afternoon on 10/10/15 in Lippold Park in Batavia along the Fox River. The park is newly developed and is right along the Fox River Bike Trail. Mark and Vicki love the area and have a 6 mile circuit they often follow on both sides of the river to walk their…

Pre-Wedding Ride

By David McFadden | October 14, 2015 |

Debbie and I enjoyed a morning ride on the Fox River Trail and breakfast at one of our favorite spots, Benedict’s, before this weekend’s ceremonies. Biking always helps me relax before wedding packed weekends!

Skyped to Perfection

By David McFadden | October 14, 2015 |

Amanda and James were married in the evening on 10/10/15 at The Herrington in Geneva. This venue has a beautiful setting for both outdoor and indoor ceremonies. Lots of pictures were taken in the garden next to the Fox River but the ceremony was in an ideal indoor chapel. The couple choose to give their…

Seven Vows

By David McFadden | October 14, 2015 |

Alex and LeAnn were married on the morning of 10/11/15 in the Fragrance Garden at Morton Arboretum. The weather was picture perfect for the ceremony. I added a “Blessing of the Hands” to the ceremony in which they hold each others hands and I have them look at the hands of their partner as I…

Magic Hour Ceremony

By David McFadden | October 14, 2015 |

Amanda and Daren were married in the evening on 10/11/15 at Whitetail Ridge Golf Club in Yorkville. The weather was perfect for an outdoor ceremony and the guests were very responsive to the ceremony. Amanda’s father did a reading of several scriptures. The golf course had quieted down as the sun was close to setting…

Sons Give Their Mother Away

By David McFadden | October 5, 2015 |

Richard and Susan had a beautiful ceremony at the Four Points Sheraton near O’Hare airport. Susan’s sons walked her down the aisle and the crowd got a big kick out of the two of them “giving away” their mom to be married to Richard. Richard and Susan used sand pouring for their unity celebration and involved…

Moving Vows

By David McFadden | October 5, 2015 |

Jim and Diana were married at the Seville in Streamwood. This couple had a fun wedding surrounded by family and friends. The ring bearer stole the show by wandering up and down the aisle and looking over the crowd several times – it was pretty cute. A lot of emotion was expressed while the vows were…

Mixing Traditions

By David McFadden | October 3, 2015 |

Daisy and Bill were married on the evening of 9/26/16 at the Meadows Club in Rolling Meadows. I had never been there before and it is a impressive gigantic hall used for corporate conventions, weddings and shows. Daisy’s family is from India and Bill is from the USA. The couple had a traditional Indian wedding in…

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