The thing about Natalie that I have come to see is that she is STUNNING…AND…an amazing girl.
Shane has himself a MAJOR winner… She has such contagious grace and elegance.  I can honestly say that I just love being around her.
Shane too…what a gentleman…he is so sweet to Natalie…I love watching it.
I also LOVE how awesome all their friends and family are.  I love how they make these two who they are.  A lot can be said about a person’s friends.
The whole morning Natalie was so calm and cool.  She is particular yet so chill at the same time…never thought I could fit those two words in the same sentence.  Every detail was addressed.  The bride looked amazing, her girls look beautiful (as always) all of the groomsmen were ontime and VERY responsive, the church was gorg, and the reception….breath taking.
It was so fun getting to hang out with Natalie and Shane’s amazing families as well as all their friend, being that Samantha (my sis-in-law) is one of the bridesmaids and my bro and little nephew made the party as well.  Joe, my cousin Katie and I all had an awesome time getting to be there for all the little moments….the things that we will remember…things like Natalie’s dad’s sweet smile when he was about to walk her down the aisle, Natalie having to hunt to see Shane as she walked in the church because he was hidden behind the front row of people, the girls peeking out the window at the hotel watching the boys get their pictures taken, the fun trolley rides back and forth from the hotel, how beautiful both of the mom’s looked, the forgetting of the veil (see below), the dance off (see below), the awesome band, the “jump rope” dance off, and all around fun that the whole day possessed.  It could not have been any more awesome, and we were all so blessed to be there!!
THANK YOU Natalie & Shane!!!

Some of Natalie’s memories from the day:

Q. What was your favorite part about the wedding?
A. Wow tough question….I think that my favorite part about the wedding would have to be the dance off between my sister and the band trumpet player! So hilarious!!!!!! I also loved our send off =)

Q. What was one quirky of crazy thing that happened on your wedding day?
A. We got to the church and realized that I didn’t have my veil about 30 min. before go time! Luckily, some of my bridesmaid’s dates drove back to the hotel and sorted through the mess in the bridal suite to locate the M.I.A. veil. We started a little late, but I was able to walk down with veil in tow!

Q. What was the most special moment on your wedding day?
A. The most special moment was seeing Shane’s face when my dad and I met him at the alter. I’ve never seen him look so sincere and loving. I also really loved surprising the mom’s with roses during the ceremony!

In the words of the bride: -vendor love-

Venue: Hilton Americas
Cakes: Who Made the Cake
Floral & design: Darryl & Co.
Band: Time Machine Band
Programs & invites: The Paper Source & My mom
Wedding dress: Maggie Sottero
Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Hair: Denise Calelly – bride & family, Lindsey Denke – bridesmaids
Make-up: Me!
Tuxes: Al’s Formal Wear
Bridesmaids: Alfred Sung
Bridesmaids Shoes: Guess
Special Jewels: Earrings – Badgley Mischka
Anything else: I wouldn’t change a thing! We have a lively group so a great band was key!!! They rocked it! Many thanks to Ashley at Darryl & Co. for making the room look dreamy! Last but certainly not least, my mom had to have been a wedding planner in another life! She made this whole thing happen as beautifully as it did! She’s supper mom!!! =))

AMAZING Second shooter: Katie Bradshaw