10.22.11 - Iroquois Boating Club - Conneaut Lake, PA

A High School romance, certartainly not uncommon in wedding love stories. For Karen and Shawn, their story begins at Saegertown High School. Shawn had a crush on Karen even back then and was persistent in asking her out. Good thing he was, as it led to a wonderful courtship. In the last few years, Karen and Shawn became proud parents of a beautiful daughter, Kenley.

On Saturday, family members and friends gathered at the beautiful Iroquois Boating Club in Conneaut Lake for Karen and Shawn's wedding reception. The region is absolutely beautiful this time of year with fall foliage evident everywhere you look. As guests arrived, they were treated to butlered hors d' oevres, tasty cookies and a candy buffet! Once everyone sat down, parents were introduced from their seats. Bridal Party members and Karen and Shawn walked in to an introduction favorite..."Party Rock Anthem" from LMFAO. After being introduced, Karen and Shawn immediately cut their beautiful wedding cake so everyone could enjoy it as dessert. Right before the delicious sit down meal, Shawn's longtime college roommate and Best Man, Brandon, and Karen' sister and Maid of Honor, Julie, gave some wonderful toasts and tribute to the happy couple. Karen's Uncle then gave the blessing of the meal.

After dinner, Karen and Shawn made their way to the dance floor for their first dance, followed by the Bridal Party Dance, Parents Dances and about 30 minutes of open dancing. After the bouquet, garter and dollar dance were completed, the dance floor filled again. It was such a fun night that an extra hour was added, as guests wanted to dance, dance, dance!

My thanks go out to Sandra Hunter and Judson Hunter and their staff from the Iroquois Club, who are always gracious and welcoming hosts. Also want to thank RSB Photography from Edinboro, Karen's cousin, videographer Brian Querry and to Rob Frank and his fiancee', Becca for recommending me as DJ entertainment! Karen and Shawn, you are such a wonderful couple loving, proud parents of Kenley. She was absolutely beautiful in the role of Flower Girl! I am so happy, as a team, we created everlasting, fun memories for your wedding day! All my best!