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Caleb + Presley | Southern Illinois Wedding Photographer (May 21, 2016)

6/1/2016

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VENUE: St. John Nepomucene, Dahlgren, IL
MAKEUP: Gloria Aren't
HAIR: Natalie Josephs (Natalie Burke)
CAKE: Sharon Robb
​FLORIST: Lena’s Flowers & Things
VIDEOGRAPHER: Evolve by Jacob Cantrell
DJ/BAND: DJ J-Dubb (Justin Wright)
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Congratulations to Caleb & Presley for beginning this new journey together!  I have known the beautiful bride since high school.  I always thought she was such a doll, and I am so happy that she found someone equally as sweet in  Caleb - someone who laughs with her and you can tell is absolutely crazy about her!  I wish these two only the best as they begin their lives together!  Now a little about their special day....

After all that weird weather we've been having lately - cold, rain (you know - welcome to Southern Illinois) - we finally got a GORGEOUS spring day!  A beautiful day for such a sweet couple!  My second shooter, Kris, and I arrived at St. Clements Catholic Church in McLeansboro to photograph detail shots and the girls getting ready before everyone relocated to Dahlgren for the ceremony.  While the girls were having lunch and visiting with family and friends, we started taking detail shots to document this very special day.  Everything was beautiful from the gorgeous rings to the delicate lace on her dress!  Eeek I love my job!! :)
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I love that she incorporated her faith into her bouquet - such a cute idea - and especially the she wore her grandma's pearls!  What a wonderful and sentimental "something old/borrowed" to incorporate!  :)
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After the girls were dressed, I took them outside to get a few pictures of Presley and her bridesmaids.  These ladies were so much fun and so easy going.  We laughed A LOT - what a great way to start out this special afternoon! :)
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​MAIDS OF HONOR: Paxton Kerans & Natalie Melton
​BRIDESMAIDS: Caitlin Van Abbema & Amy Dredge
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After bridesmaid portraits, we all headed to the old Catholic schoolhouse in Dahlgren.  Presley and the girls hid out in the reception hall so her groom-to-be would not see her before the ceremony.  While the girls were hanging out, I began to document the boys getting ready and took some pictures of Caleb and his groomsmen.
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​BEST MAN: Devon McConnell

GROOMSMEN: Caleb Miller, Jackson Herman & Remington Payne
​USHERS: Jake Scattone & Corey Richards
I also photographed the beautiful bride around the wedding venue!  I just loved the old door to the school- it made the perfect background for some lovely bridal portraits!! 
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After individual and family portraits were done, it was time to tuck the bride away from the arriving guests until the ceremony began at 6:30.  
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After a sweet bubble exit celebrating the newlyweds, we went out behind the church to take pictures of the entire wedding party.  And then we went back to the front of the schoolhouse (did I mention I loved that door lol!?).
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We ended our portrait session with some of the bride and groom together - it is after all what this is all about!  I'll be honest - I was a little nervous about these shots.  I am a natural light photographer, and by the time we got to this part of the day there was literally no light.  Presley had told me previously that this wouldn't be an issue - she just wanted some shots of them together in the church.  And you know what?  She knew exactly what she was talking about!  I usually take outside shots of brides and grooms only but I love how these turned out.  Once again Miss Presley - thank you for your awesomeness! ;)
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I love this but all credit for this pose goes to the amazingly talented videographer Jacob Cantrell (Evolve) who captured the entire day.  He did a wonderful job!!  I highly recommend all my brides and grooms invest in a videographer to capture their special day.  Here's the the link to Jacob's video:
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​By Evolve
Now on to the reception....  Presenting Mr. and Mrs. Caleb & Presley Price!! :)
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Beautiful cake...  She got him good lol.  These crack me up! :)
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Price Wedding Video by Kate Ragan Photography

Congratulations Caleb & Presley!!  I am so happy for you both!  Thank you so much for asking me to capture your special day!  Love you guys!! :)
To see the entire gallery copy & paste this link: ​http://kateraganphotography.pixieset.com/pricewedding/.
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