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Ellie & Chic

The Hotel at Kirkwood Center Spring Wedding

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Their love is sweet & genuine. When they hug, they fit perfectly into the curves of the other’s body. He whispers in her ear and she laughs, her eyes lighting up. She wraps her arms around him and buries her head against his neck. If ever two people were meant to be together, it would be Ellie & Chic.

The weather was perfect on Friday for their outdoor ceremony at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center. Prior to the guests arriving, I met up with Ellie and her bridesmaids as they were getting ready in the suite.
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Hotel Kirkwood Wedding © Emily Crall_0007.jpg Hotel Kirkwood Wedding © Emily Crall_0008.jpg Hotel Kirkwood Wedding © Emily Crall_0009.jpgFor their first look, Ellie & Chic each wrote a letter to the other. Because I always stand back a ways for the first look, I can’t hear what couples say to each other, but I absolutely loved seeing their expressions as they read their letters.
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Hotel Kirkwood Wedding © Emily Crall_0038.jpg Hotel Kirkwood Wedding © Emily Crall_0039.jpgThe reception was held in the ballroom with stunning floral centerpieces and beautiful uplighting.
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Photography: Emily Crall Photography
Makeup: Katie Theulen of Penelopie Beauty Bar
Hair: Allisha Klostermann of Aveda
Bridal & Maids’ Gown: Heart to Heart Bridal
Coordinator: Mary Van Houten
Florals: Beth of Oakland Road Hy-Vee
DJ & Uplighting: Travis H. of Unique Events of Iowa
Paper Suite: Michelle of Zephyr Weddings
Venue: The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
 

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