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Sample Weddings: Jennifer & Brian (Galena)

Jennifer relaxes with her bridesmaids in the spa at the Ramada Galena the morning of her wedding day.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
Brian takes it easy on the bed as his groomsmen, groomsmaid and friends relax before the wedding. Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
Brian and his groomsmen head out to the ceremony's outdoor location to make sure the tent and other material are ready for the big day. Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
     
  
Brian and his groomsmen make sure the chairs are dry and set up correctly in the wedding tent.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
Ribbons and other decorations added a touch of fantasy and whimsy to the wedding ceremony. Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
Seth gets his hair done by his father, Brian, as the men prepare for the ceremony.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
     
  
Brian dresses as his groomsmen and groomsmaid prepare for the ceremony.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
Jennifer puts on classic earrings to match her dress as she prepares for the cermony.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
Jennifer gets some help from her mother for the final touches on her wedding dress. The television in the background carries an alert of a tornado warning for the region, with a twister touching down in a neighboring Iowa county.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
     
  
The preference was for formal portraits to be taken outside in the garden before the ceremony. A storm required a quick adjustment, so a corner of the reception hall was transformed into a studio. Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
The wedding party waits outside for the ceremony to begin. Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
A groomsman brings the flower girl up the steps to take her place with the wedding party. Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
     
  
Jennifer and her parents make their entrance to the ceremony. Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
Brian points out to his son, Seth, how beautiful Jennifer is as she approaches. Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
Jennifer and Brian exchange vows as their guests are sheltered beneath a tent.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
     
  
An outdoor garden at the Ramada Galena was the site chosen by Jennifer and Brian for their wedding.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
Jennifer and Brian echange vows.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
The groomsmaid wipes away a tear as she watches the echange of vows.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
     
  
The wedding party witnesses the exchange of vows between Jennifer and Brian.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
Brian takes in Jennifer's expression of love as they exchange vows.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
Seth gives a wink to Jennifer as he gets his own committment during the ceremony.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
     
  
Seth walks off with a trilobite fossil, his own symbol of love and partnership that was given to him during the ceremony.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
Jennifer and Brian share their first kiss after they are introduced as husband and wife.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
As they walk away from friends and family, Jennifer pulls Brian into a secluded spot for a kiss.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
     
  
Jennifer and Brian share a private moment away from friends and family.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
Friends and family leave the wedding ceremony and walk over to the reception hall.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
Jennifer and Brian wanted relaxed portraits in a grove of trees outside the reception room at the hotel.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
     
  
Jennifer and Brian have a bit of fun with their wedding party during their portrait session.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
Jennifer shed her shoes and enjoyed the spring grass.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
A scene reminiscent of Ocean's Eleven for the groomsmen's picture.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
     
  
Family and friends await the arrival of Jennifer and Brian to their reception.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
The grand entrance of Jennifer and Brian to their wedding reception.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
The wedding party cheers for Jennifer and Brian during their entrance to the reception.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
     
  
Seth snaps a picture of his parents.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
Toasts kick off Jennifer and Brian's reception.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
Jennifer and Brian share their first dance. A slow shutter speed captures the available light in the reception hall. Traditional wedding photography's harsh flash loses the details and people revealed by the techniques of a photojournalist.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
     
  
Jennifer and Brian look up for a photograph taken by their son, Seth.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
After the couple's first dance, Seth swings with Jennifer and Brian to the jazzy strains of a Spider-man song.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
The party goes into full swing as family and friends fill the dance floor.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
     
  
Brian retreives the garter for the garter toss.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
The cowd of reluctant bachelors let the garter fall to the floor.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.
   
Jennifer and Brian dance into the night as they share their wedding day with friends and family.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Galena and elsewhere.