Amber has special first dance with her father during wedding at Hamilton’s 110 North East

Amber practices her hits with her father for first dance. Wedding photography by Steve & Tiffany Warmowski

Best thing about this wedding — Amber had an amazing first dance with her father. They started out dancing, but then a volleyball was thrown in. Bill tossed the ball to Amber, and the bride bumped it back. Amber said sports was more their style than dancing. They did this “a million times” when she was growing up, so it was a great way to bring out their true personalities on her wedding day.

Amber starts her first dance with her father, Bill. Wedding photography by Steve & Tiffany Warmowski

Amber and father practice volleyball hits, just like they did so many times when she was growing up. Wedding photography by Steve & Tiffany Warmowski

Amber and Ryan were married July 4th, 2015 in Jacksonville. Ceremony at Annie Merner Chapel, MacMurray College; reception at Hamilton’s 110 North East. Wedding dress from Girls In White Satin Bridal and Formal Wear of Jacksonville, Illinois. (And GIWS had extra work, the bride did crossfit to look her best for the wedding, and they had to adjust the dress!) Music by TADJ – Troy Armstrong. Cake by Susan Park, flowers by Wendy Hillyer, both of Rushville.

Here’s some images from the day, and you can see more wedding photos on Facebook. The wedding was July 4th, and the night ended with sparklers!

Amber & Ryan end the 4th of July night with sparklers, outside of reception hall Hamilton's 110 North East. Wedding photography by Steve & Tiffany Warmowski — Amber & Ryan end the 4th of July night with sparklers, outside of reception hall Hamilton’s 110 North East. Wedding photography by Steve & Tiffany Warmowski

DJ Troy Armstrong loves to work children into the events of the day, including encircling Amber & Ryan during their first dance. Wedding photography by Steve & Tiffany Warmowski

Outdoor portrait at Annie Merner Chapel, MacMurray College. Wedding photography by Steve & Tiffany Warmowski

Portraits upstairs at Annie Merner Chapel, MacMurray College. Wedding photography by Steve & Tiffany Warmowski

Amber & Ryan have a first look, upstairs at Annie Merner Chapel before their portraits (and ceremony). Wedding photography by Steve & Tiffany Warmowski

Flowers by friend Wendy Hillyer from Rushville. Wedding photography by Steve & Tiffany Warmowski

Ryan and his groomsmen are ready and waiting. Wedding photography by Steve & Tiffany Warmowski

Get hair done at Amber's home. Wedding photography by Steve & Tiffany Warmowski — Get hair done at Amber’s home. Wedding photography by Steve & Tiffany Warmowski

Posted by Steve. Warmowski Photography on Facebook. Tiffany & Steve Warmowski, wedding and event photographers in Jacksonville, Illinois. Available for events in Springfield, Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana, Quincy and other Central Illinois communities, as well as Chicago, St. Louis and beyond. Studio (hours by appointment) at 301 E. Court St. Suite B, Jacksonville, IL 62650 – next door to Girls in White Satin, first floor of Hamilton’s 110 North East.