The Marriage of Kate and Joel

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This is a wedding album of sorts-- we scanned in proofs from our album, and then cropped and altered the images for the best possible web presentation. They were saved as .gif files, then converted to .jpg files to use the least amount of web space possible.

Please note: All ** wedding photos here were taken by photographer Phil from Grabari Studios, and the images are copyright © 1998 Grabari Studios, Roselle, Illinois. Many thanks to the folks at Grabari Studios for this photography-- they did a great job! Try them for your wedding or portraits if you're in the Chicagoland area.

Our Wedding Album
Kate waiting in the hotel room.**	Rebecca and Jen making the bridesmaids' neckaces.**	Kate with junior bridesmaid Natalie, matron of honor Heather, and bridesmaids Sarah and Rebecca.**
Kate's infamous blue Doc Martens wedding shoes.**	This luggage cart was in the hall, so Kate had some fun.**	Joel, in the church, surrounded by groomsmen Rich and Sean, and best man Dave.**
Usher Pat walks Kate's mom down the aisle while usher Matt looks on.**	Dad escorts Kate down the aisle.**	With this ring... **	...I thee wed. Pastor Frazell completes the ceremony.**
Joel's Aunt Bonnie reads Joshua 24: 14-15.**	Joel and Kate recess down the aisle.**	The receiving line: Kate and Joel kiss while Kate's Mom and Dad, Heather, Dave, Sarah, Rich, Rebecca, Sean, and Natalie prepare to greet Kate's maternal grandparents. Joel's dad is still inside, playing the organ recessional!**
Back inside, Kate and Joel kiss near a banner that Joel's godfather made.**	Joel's sisters Sarah and Rebecca sit on his lap while Heather and Natalie stand behind.**	Kate's parents and Joel's dad with the happy couple.**
Kate's Grandma and Grandpa Hicks and Joel's Grandma Hahn and Grandma Claus with the happy couple.**		The wedding party inside the church.**
Kate and Joel in the limousine.**	Joel cuts the ribbon at the reception while Kate laughs at the loud noise made by her popped balloon.**	Kate's Dad gives a toast.**	Grandpa Hicks, as "patriarch" of the new family, gives his own toast.**
Kate and Joel enjoy a drink at the head table.**		The first dance, to "What a Wonderful World."**	The yummy wedding cake, with raspberry filling, topped with Joel's parents' cake topper.**
Kate tries to feed Joel some cake.**	Mmmmmmmmmm, raspberry cake kisses.**	Kate's foreigh exchange brother Shingo brought his mom from Japan so she could meet his American "mom" and "little sister."**
A formal pic of Joel with his Dad.**	A formal pic of Kate's Mom and Dad.**	Kate and Joel's formal wedding pic.**	A fun formal pic of Kate hugging Joel.**
Kate's cousin-in law Karin and cousin Natalie try to snag the bouquet from Joel's cousin Carrie.**	Joel's cousin Carrie with her man Jason and the lucky bouquet.**	Kate with Aunt Deb and cousin Natalie. Deb wrote and played a piano piece for the service.**	Joel's sister Rebecca with her guy, Nolan.**
Internet friends from around the world: 1st- Robin, Maria, Bob, Jacob (US), Andrew (UK), Sarah, Mike, Stacey, and Joe. 2nd- Tracy, Hosun, Clara (US), Kay (Canada), Jean-David (France), Marty (US). Oh, and Kate and Joel (US).**		Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia brothers Sean, Matt, Sean, Rich, Pat, Dave, and Joel serenade Kate.**
The final fun song of the evening, "Sweet Home Chicago," spawned a huge kickline. Kicking away are Kate's Uncle Syd and cousin Megan, Kate, friend Sarah, Joel, and friends Hosun, Jean-David, Kay, Andrew, Stacey, Jen, and Dave.**

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