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Announcing the 2018 Morgan County Fair Queen, Junior Miss & Princess Jacksonville, Illinois

Congratulations to the 2018 Morgan County Fair Royalty! Savanna Long was named Queen, Bella Evans was named Junior Miss, and Chloe Buhlig was named Princess Tuesday night at the Morgan County Fair Pageant.

Savanna Long was named Queen, Bella Evans was named Junior Miss, and Chloe Buhlig was named Princess – 2018 Morgan County Fair Pageant.

2018 Queen Savanna Nicole Long is the daughter of Wesley & Sally Long of Jacksonville; 2018 Junior Miss Bella Evans is the daughter of Sean & Amy Evans of Jacksonville; and 2018 Princess Chloe Nicole Buhlig is the daughter of Joe & Christy Buhlig of Jacksonville. The 2018 pageant was held July 10 at the Morgan County Fairgrounds in Jacksonville, Illinois.

Morgan County Fair 2018 Pageant winners, Queen contest

  • Savanna Nicole Long won Queen, Best Interview & People’s Choice
  • Paige Nicole Hamilton won 1st runner-up
  • Lilly Hoskins Schwiderski won 2nd runner-up 
  • Maggie Raelou Kaylor won Miss congeniality
  • Delani Diane Dillard won Best speech
Savanna Long reacts to being named 2018 Morgan County Fair Queen.
Savanna Long crowned 2018 Morgan County Fair Queen.
2018 Morgan County Fair Queen Contest featured (from left) Delani Dillard, Maggie Kaylor, 2017 Junior Miss Camille Brown, 2018 Queen Savanna Long, 2017 Queen Gracie Richardson, 2017 Princess Amelia Pennell, Lilly Schwiderski and Paige Hamilton.
2018 Queen Savanna Long in evening gown.
2018 Morgan County Fair Queen contestants in evening gowns. (From left) Delani Dillard, Maggie Kaylor, 2017 Queen Gracie Richardson, Savanna Long, Lilly Schwiderski and Paige Hamilton.
2018 Queen Savanna Long in bathing suit.
2018 Morgan County Fair Queen contestants in bathing suits. (From left) Delani Dillard, Maggie Kaylor, Savanna Long, Lilly Schwiderski and Paige Hamilton.
2018 Queen Savanna Long after speech.
2018 Morgan County Fair Queen contestants in business attire. (From left) Delani Dillard, Maggie Kaylor, 2017 Queen Gracie Richardson, Savanna Long, Lilly Schwiderski and Paige Hamilton.

Morgan County Fair 2018 Pageant winners, Junior Miss contest

  • Bella Evans won Junior Miss & Best Communication
  • Madison Ann Davis won 1st Runner-up & Best Interview
  • Isabella Lauren Woods won 2nd Runner-up & Best Stage Presence
  • Kendall Paige Jumper won the vote for People’s Choice
Morgan County Fair 2018 Junior Miss Pageant winners (from left) Madison Davis, 2017 Junior Miss Camille Brown, 2018 Junior Miss Bella Evans, 2017 Queen Gracie Richardson, 2017 Princess Amelia Pennell, Isabella Woods.
2018 Junior Miss Bella Evans gets crowned by 2017 Junior Miss Camille Brown and 2017 Queen Gracie Richardson.
2018 Junior Miss Bella Evans hugs 2017 Junior Miss Camille Brown after winning the crown.
Bella Evans reacts as she’s named 2018 Junior Miss.
2018 Junior Miss contestants in dresses (from left) Bella Evans, Grace Newman, Meredith Gallo, Gwendalynn Poole, Kendall Jumper, 2017 Junior Miss Camille Brown, Isabella Woods, Madison Davis, Kayleigh Sullivan, Kayla Brackett, and Bentley Clayton.
2018 Junior Miss Bella Evans in dress.
2018 Junior Miss Bella Evans in evening gown.
2018 Junior Miss contestants in evening gowns (from left) Bella Evans, Grace Newman, Meredith Gallo, Gwendalynn Poole, Kendall Jumper, 2017 Junior Miss Camille Brown, Isabella Woods, Madison Davis, Kayleigh Sullivan, Kayla Brackett, and Bentley Clayton.

Morgan County Fair 2018 Pageant winners, Princess (Little Miss) contest

  • Chloe Nicole Buhlig won Princess, Best Stage Presence & Best Interview
  • Olivia Nicole Weinant won 1st Runner-up & People’s Choice
  • Maci Alaina McGee won 2nd Runner-up
2017 Royalty Junior Miss Bella Evans, Queen Gracie Richardson and Princess Amelia Pennell with 2018 winners Chloe Buhlig, Maci McGee, and Olivia Weinant.
Chloe Buhlig crowned 2018 Princess.
2018 Princess Chloe Buhlig in dress.
Princess contestants in dresses (from left) Macee James, Olivia Weinant, Maci McGee, Kendyl Mudd, Gwendalyn Payne, Josie Cole, 2017 Princess Amelia Pennell, Ellie Scott, Juliet Jamison, Kyle Price, Chloe Buhlig, and Briella Sorrell.
2018 Princess Chloe Buhlig welcomes the crowd during bathing suit segment.
Princess contestants in bathing suits (from left) Macee James, Olivia Weinant, Maci McGee, Kendyl Mudd, Gwendalyn Payne, Josie Cole, 2017 Princess Amelia Pennell, Ellie Scott, Juliet Jamison, Kyle Price, Chloe Buhlig, and Briella Sorrell.

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Photo to celebrate 60 years!
Former royalty included 2007 Queen Ashley (Suttles) Wall – one of our former brides!

See Ashley’s wedding photos on Facebook.

Former royalty included 2001 Princess Bree Turner- one of our future brides!

See a post with Bree’s engagement photos on Facebook.

Former royalty included (left) 2006 Queen Sherie (Kording) Trace – one of our brides!

See a couple images from Sherie’s wedding on Facebook.

Check back at coverage 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 contests.

Posted by Steve. Warmowski Photography on Facebook. Tiffany & Steve Warmowski, top wedding and event photographers in Morgan County. Also offering senior portraits, family portraits & more. 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. 

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Wan-Yuan & Josh wedding in Champaign, Taiwanese touches at University of Illinois – Urbana’s Illini Union

We were able to provide wedding photography for Wan-Yuan & Josh 23 June 2018 in Champaign-Urbana.

Wan-Yuan was a graduate student at the University of Illinois – Urbana, when she met Josh. Their first date ended up at the Illini Union, and that was where they had their ceremony and reception.

We took the bride and groom to Wan-Yuan’s graduate housing in Urbana, and their favorite restaurant in Champaign for portraits.

The ceremony started with a traditional Taiwanese Tea Ceremony. A traditional Western ceremony followed in the South Lounge of the Illini Union. Half-way through the reception, the bride changed into a traditional red wedding dress.

Congratulations to the bride and groom!

Checking out the traditional menu at their favorite Chinese restaurant in Champaign – wedding of Wan-Yuan and Josh June 2018 in Champaign-Urbana. Photos by Tiffany & Steve of Warmowski Photography
End of the night in front of the Illini Union, University of Illinois – wedding of Wan-Yuan and Josh June 2018 in Champaign-Urbana. Photos by Tiffany & Steve of Warmowski Photography
The groom and his role-playing friends – wedding of Wan-Yuan and Josh June 2018 in Champaign-Urbana. Photos by Tiffany & Steve of Warmowski Photography
The bride was in a belly dancing club, and her friends performed at the reception – wedding of Wan-Yuan and Josh June 2018 in Champaign-Urbana. Photos by Tiffany & Steve of Warmowski Photography
The bride was in a belly dancing club, and her friends performed at the reception – wedding of Wan-Yuan and Josh June 2018 in Champaign-Urbana. Photos by Tiffany & Steve of Warmowski Photography
A slide show of photos is tradition for weddings in Taiwan (the bride and groom share a moment during the show) – wedding of Wan-Yuan and Josh June 2018 in Champaign-Urbana. Photos by Tiffany & Steve of Warmowski Photography
Entering the reception – wedding of Wan-Yuan and Josh June 2018 in Champaign-Urbana. Photos by Tiffany & Steve of Warmowski Photography
Wedding cake came from a family bakery in Chicago – wedding of Wan-Yuan and Josh June 2018 in Champaign-Urbana. Photo by Tiffany & Steve of Warmowski Photography.
Combining a pair of Transformers (in lieu of a unity candle) – wedding of Wan-Yuan and Josh June 2018 in Champaign-Urbana. Photos by Tiffany & Steve of Warmowski Photography
Josh surprised Wan-Yuan by saying his vows in Mandarin – wedding of Wan-Yuan and Josh June 2018 in Champaign-Urbana. Photos by Tiffany & Steve of Warmowski Photography
Entering the traditional Western wedding ceremony – wedding of Wan-Yuan and Josh June 2018 in Champaign-Urbana. Photos by Tiffany & Steve of Warmowski Photography
Wedding of Wan-Yuan and Josh June 2018 in Champaign-Urbana. Photos by Tiffany & Steve of Warmowski Photography
Wedding of Wan-Yuan and Josh June 2018 in Champaign-Urbana. Photos by Tiffany & Steve of Warmowski Photography
Traditional Taiwanese tea ceremony – wedding of Wan-Yuan and Josh June 2018 in Champaign-Urbana. Photos by Tiffany & Steve of Warmowski Photography
Traditional Taiwanese tea ceremony – wedding of Wan-Yuan and Josh June 2018 in Champaign-Urbana. Photos by Tiffany & Steve of Warmowski Photography
Traditional Taiwanese tea ceremony – wedding of Wan-Yuan and Josh June 2018 in Champaign-Urbana. Photos by Tiffany & Steve of Warmowski Photography
The couples’ first date ended at the Illini Union, including a chat on this couch – wedding of Wan-Yuan and Josh June 2018 in Champaign-Urbana. Photos by Tiffany & Steve of Warmowski Photography
Wedding of Wan-Yuan and Josh June 2018 in Champaign-Urbana. Photos by Tiffany & Steve of Warmowski Photography
Josh is a Transformer fan (not the movies), and one served as the pillow for the rings – wedding of Wan-Yuan and Josh June 2018 in Champaign-Urbana. Photos by Tiffany & Steve of Warmowski Photography
The groom’s mom made Wan-Yuan’s wedding dresses – wedding of Wan-Yuan and Josh June 2018 in Champaign-Urbana. Photos by Tiffany & Steve & Tiffany of Warmowski Photography

Posted by Steve. Warmowski Photography on Facebook. Tiffany & Steve Warmowski, Springfield Illinois area wedding photographers.  Available for events in Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana, Quincy, Peoria 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.

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Engagement session for Meghan & Aaron in Rogers Park neighborhood in Chicago

We tell people we travel to “Chicago, St. Louis and beyond” for weddings. This time we traveled to Chicago to photograph Meghan & Aaron in their Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago.

It’s so great to be able to photograph our couples in locations that are special for them. Meghan & Aaron live on the Lake Michigan lakefront, and we took them around Loyola Park and Loyola Beach, looking for great photo spots. Aaron takes the Red Line all the time, and knew where all the good murals were located.

A fun evening that produced images that reflect where they love to go on dates! See a full gallery of images at warmowskiphoto.instaproofs.com.

Engagement session for Meghan and Aaron in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, July 2018. Photo by Tiffany & Steve Warmowski
Engagement session for Meghan and Aaron in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, July 2018. Photo by Tiffany & Steve Warmowski
Engagement session for Meghan and Aaron in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, July 2018. Photo by Tiffany & Steve Warmowski
Engagement session for Meghan and Aaron in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, July 2018. Photo by Tiffany & Steve Warmowski
Engagement session for Meghan and Aaron in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, July 2018. Photo by Tiffany & Steve Warmowski
Engagement session for Meghan and Aaron in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, July 2018. Photo by Tiffany & Steve Warmowski
Engagement session for Meghan and Aaron in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, July 2018. Photo by Tiffany & Steve Warmowski
Engagement session for Meghan and Aaron in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, July 2018. Photo by Tiffany & Steve Warmowski
Engagement session for Meghan and Aaron in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, July 2018. Photo by Tiffany & Steve Warmowski
Engagement session for Meghan and Aaron in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, July 2018. Photo by Tiffany & Steve Warmowski
Engagement session for Meghan and Aaron in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, July 2018. Photo by Tiffany & Steve Warmowski
Engagement session for Meghan and Aaron in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, July 2018. Photo by Tiffany & Steve Warmowski
Engagement session for Meghan and Aaron in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, July 2018. Photo by Tiffany & Steve Warmowski

Posted by Steve. Warmowski Photography on Facebook. Tiffany & Steve Warmowski, Springfield Illinois area wedding photographers.  Available for events in Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana, Quincy, Peoria 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.