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Hopkins Park in DeKalb was the perfect location for Danielle and Shane’s fall wedding. When I arrived at the venue, everything was all set up for their outdoor ceremony. Danielle and Shane had a beautiful ceremony with lots of laughs, some tears, and heartfelt vows. It may have been drizzling during the ceremony, but everyone’s focus was on them and the love they have for each other.

Groom giving bride kiss at Hopkins Park.

Saying wedding vows at Hopkins Park fall wedding.

I absolutely loved listening to Danielle and Shane’s wedding vows. It added a personal touch to their wedding ceremony. I have to admit, even I started to tear up listening to them.

Mother helping daughter get ready at Hopkins Park.

This was such a sweet and intimate moment between Danielle and her mom.

Mother of the bride at Hopkins Park wedding.

Getting ready for wedding at Hopkins Park.

Bride's bouquet at Hopkins Park.

Wedding rings at Hopkins Park.

Bride's shoes at DeKalb wedding.

Mother of bride handing over bouquet at DeKalb wedding.

Bride and groom kissing at Hopkins Park wedding in DeKalb.

Bride and groom walking down aisle at outdoor DeKalb wedding.

Guest holding umbrella at outdoor wedding in DeKalb.

Bride and groom greeting guests at Hopkins Park.

Bride looking at groom at Hopkins Park wedding.

Group photo at Hopkins Park wedding.

I asked all of the groomsmen and bridesmaids to make a funny face at the bride and groom. I love how you can see each of their individual personalities in this photo.

Groom carrying bride at Hopkins Park.

After we were done taking pictures, the ground was muddy and wet from the rain. To avoid getting Danielle’s dress muddy, Shane carried her all the way back to where the reception was going to be held. This was another sweet moment from their wedding day that I had to capture.

Groom carrying bride at DeKalb outdoor fall wedding.

Photo of bridesmaids with groom at Hopkins Park.

Photo of groomsmen with bride at Hopkins Park wedding.

Bride laughing with bridesmaids at wedding in DeKalb.

Speeches at Hopkins Park Terrace Room.

Father-daughter dance at Hopkins Park Terrace Room.

Mother-son dance at Hopkins Park Terrace Room.

Mother-daughter dance at DeKalb wedding reception.

Wedding reception at Hopkins Park

Mama’s Song by Carrie Underwood was the perfect song choice for the mother-daughter dance. I also thought it was great how the groom joined in on the dance.

Wedding reception at Hopkins Park Terrace Room

Bride hugging mother at Hopkins Park wedding reception in DeKalb.

First dance at Hopkins Park wedding.

First dance at Hopkins Park wedding.

Garter toss at Hopkins Park wedding in DeKalb.

When it was time for the garter toss, the skittles that Shane was holding went everywhere 😉

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Nov 25, 2013

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