Momma 2’s Wedding – Gail and Lee
One of my good friends mothers Gail asked if I would photograph her wedding, which was a few weeks ago. At first I said no, as I would have rather just been a guest, and partied with her son and some friends that I knew would be there. Instead, I was convinced and honored to play an important roll and shoot her wedding as she wanted. I was also invited to the bachelor party which included steaks and drinks, a pimped out bachelor, and some other activities which will, lets just say, “Stay in Vegas”. Gail is like a Second Mom to me and I have called her Momma-2 since her son Steve and I became friends some 20-years ago. “Wow, can you believe it’s been that long Steve”?
The wedding and reception were held at the Hawthorn Suites in Champaign. They used a room on the walkway between the two buildings for the ceremony and then a small banquet room for the reception. Both were close quarters and may have added to the intimacy of the celebration. The kids added their own special touches with a solo song from Steve, decorations from Susan, and a Poem from Lee’s Daughter. After th Big Kiss and introduction it was off for pictures at West Side Park.
The reception was nice. Everyone settled in with some cocktails and munchies as we shot the pictures. After the wedding party arrival, we were treated with a sit down dinner, a toast from the groom, and a Cup cake tower. To get the crowd in the dancing spirit, Steve belted out a couple blues hits, and the party was on. DJ Mystro – Henry Luckett, pulled out the old school dance toons and kept the party rolling. Here are some samples from the wedding.
Gail and Lee, I am glad you enjoyed your pictures. I am proud to have been the photographer at your wedding and enjoyed the party as much as if I wasn’t working. Congrats and good luck on your new journey together as Mr. and Mrs. Barry.
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