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Beyond the Basics: 10 Important Questions to Ask Wedding Vendors Before You Sign — CHI thee WED Most couples go into wedding planning with zero experience, which means they don’t always know the right questions to ask when hiring their vendor team. As a wedding coordinator, I am constantly amazed by how often I begin working with a couple only to realize they don't know the basic details of ...

One of my favorite moments on any wedding day is the father-daughter first look. It’s a part of the day that is absolutely worth setting aside time for.

Witnessing Madeleine and her dad share this moment was something special. We were running ahead of schedule, which gave them the gift of extra time together before the whirlwind of the day took over. They laughed, hugged, and reminisced. There wasn’t a dry eye in sight.

Madeleine surprised her dad with an Indiana Hoosiers hat during their first look. As proud IU alumni and lifelong Hoosier fans, the gift carried extra meaning. Just months earlier, the two had traveled to Miami together to watch Indiana capture the national championship, a memory they’ll always share. It was such a thoughtful way to honor not only their love for IU, but also the special bond between father and daughter.

These are the moments that make a wedding day so much more than a celebration. They’re the moments that become memories you’ll carry forever.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, stepdads, grandpas, father figures, and the men who show up with unwavering love and support. ❤️

📷 Chicago and Milwaukee Wedding Photographer and Super 8 Film

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