Eagle Ridge Resort Wedding | Weddings in Galena

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She said she was a daddy’s girl. She said she wasn’t going to cry but from the moment she decided she wanted to have a first look with her dad, Sarah was trying to hold it together. She got dressed in her gorgeous gown, donned her sparkling rose gold jewelry and her sister, Kristie looked her over to make sure everything was perfect. Then it was time. The bridesmaids asked her dad, Tom, to come upstairs and see his baby daughter for the first time in her wedding gown. When Sarah heard he made it to the top of the stairs, her eyes welled with tears. She turned to him and they started flowing down her cheek. Tom gathered her in a large embrace and they swayed together. Tom finally pulled back and told Sarah that she was beautiful.

These are my favorite moments as a photographer. The intimate, meaningful moments. Marriage is the bringing together of two families. Families are so important. They are there for you through the times of struggle and the times of joy. And seeing these two families come together this weekend was extra special. There truly is so much love for Sarah and Nick. I have to say that the rain did put a bit of a damper on our time for bridal party pictures but we made it work. We were able to get some stunning pictures of Sarah and Nick on the porch of the Eagle Ridge Lodge, and boy is this one of my favorite venues! And to boot, Galena is one of my favorite places in the midwest to photograph a wedding. So much beautiful landscape. It’s simply perfect. Take a peek at my favorite images from Nick and Sarah’s Eagle Ridge Resort wedding in Galena, IL!

Vendors:
Ceremony and Reception Venues: Eagle Ridge Resort, Galena | Cake: Eagle Ridge Resort, Galena | Florals: Hand Picked For You
Wedding Gown: Veiled in Elegance | DJ: Riniker Rhythm | Bridesmaid Dresses: Veiled in Elegance
Groom’s Attire: Men’s Warehouse | Invitations and Paper Goods: Minted

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To schedule your engagement session and wedding, please email us at sarah@sarahsunstromphotography.com. We love to photograph weddings in your backyard, a winery, mansion or anywhere outdoors!  We have limited availability for weddings in 2018.  Our May, June, July and September 2018 dates are already completely booked so if you are thinking of having us photograph you big day, please email soon!  We look forward to pampering you!

Sarah Sunstrom Photography is an Engagement and Wedding Photographer that specializes in outdoor weddings and engagement photography in the Midwest, Quad Cities and surrounding areas including but not limited to Davenport, IA, Iowa City, IA, Cedar Rapids, IA, Bettendorf, IA, Galena, IL, Moline, IL and Geneseo, IL. We also service midwest weddings and as always, we are passport ready!

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  1. Steven says:

    Beautiful photos! Looks like the wedding was really wonderful and full of love. And the lighting in that place! So perfect.

  2. Brittany Pelegrino says:

    Gorgeous work <3 They looks like such a sweet and fun couple!

  3. Madeline says:

    Hello from a fellow Midwest Photographer! Love that ceremony space and those shots by the waterfall. Great job!

  4. Danielle says:

    Beautiful wedding and photography! You do great work. And I love your website! 

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