Stefanie and Kyle-July 20, 2013

Stefanie and Kyle-July 20, 2013

Stefanie and Kyle-July 20, 2013. Mobile Image

Sep 11, 2013

©Beyond the Well Photography From the moment they met in college, until his surprise shutterfly picture book proposal on one knee, Stefanie and Kyle have enjoyed many perfect moments together. On July 20, 2013 they shared a few more of those perfect moments on their wedding day.

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"Seeing him for the first time, it was an amazing emotional feeling. However, getting ready with my girls was my second favorite part of the day... singing, dancing, and having other people make us look beautiful is so fun!"

stef_3 So how do you plan the perfect wedding? According to many past brides, working with professional and reliable vendors can make for a more perfect wedding day. Stefanie and Kyle chose some of the area's best wedding professionals for their day, and they were not disappointed. When asked to tell more about some of her wedding details, Stefanie gave us the following information:

"We really cared about good food, a good party, and good pictures."

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Stefanie and Kyle selected Beyond the Well Photography in Bloomington, IL as their wedding photographer.  "We did a lot of research on  photographers and ultimately chose Beyond the Well because they are nationally known and have won many awards. When we met Nate and Karen something just clicked and we connected well with them." stef_7 Helping out with the required party were Disc Jockies from Elite Entertainment. "...We actually chose them because we won a 250 dollar gift certificate and the company received good reviews...They were great!" stef_6 When it came to everything else, Stefanie explains "...ultimately went with vendors who could understand our needs but who would not break the bank." stef_4 Stefanie and Kyle both chose their wedding attire and attendants attire at Michelle's Bridal and Tuxedo and Black Tie Tuxedos by Michelle's in Urbana, IL. "[Kyle] actually had gotten all his Prom tuxes from Michelle's. Also, Michelle's did his sister's wedding and his aunts wedding and they both loved the service."

stef_5 "I was impressed with the service and the amount of dresses in the store. Everyone has been so wonderful at Michelle's and every time I walked in after my first appointment they knew me by name."

stef_1 Stefanie's advice for any bride-to-be: "RELAX and enjoy the process....Stick to what is true to you and what is going to make a difference on your wedding day and not what you just think is a "cute" idea.

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So, when things go wrong, and Dad rips your dress putting it in the car, Stefanie said " It is funny how many things actually were not right throughout the day, but we just laughed them off... It is a amazing how many things don't bother you on your wedding day" So are you planning the perfect wedding? Enlist the help of those you trust the most, surround yourself with the love and happiness of friends and family, and try no to be alarmed when something unplanned happens, take Stefanie and Kyle's priceless advice following their wedding: "...in the end I married my best friend and that is all that mattered."   Photography: ©Beyond the Well Photography, Bloomington, IL Bridal Gown, Bridesmaid's Gowns, Mother's Gown: Michelle's Bridal & Tuxedo, Urbana, IL Groom's Tuxedo and Groomsmen's Tuxedos: Black Tie Tuxedo by Michelle's DJ: Elite Entertainment, Champaign, IL       Written by: Melissa Guidas, Veteran Consultant - Michelle's Bridal Shoppe, Urbana, IL