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So many of us have seen on TV the stereotypical couples that have known each other forever and eventually get together and have a perfect relationship. Until I met Rachel and Chad, I figured this to just be part of fairytale TV Land. However, Rachel and Chad are THAT couple. They grew up together, their parents have been friends forever, and they have been life-long friends.

It wasn’t until after college though that they took an interest in each other and began dating. Their personalities compliment each other wonderfully and their outlook on life is bigger than life itself. I had a hard time picking just a few moments from their day because it was full of so much amazingness.

I debated on how to approach their wedding video, but in the end decided to weigh in heavy on their ceremony and fun-loving, intimate personalities. Rachel’s dad, Bill, is the minister at Grace Community Church, where they held the ceremony. Bill was so heartfelt in his message to the bride and groom. Also, Rachel’s brother played the piano, Chad’s dad played the guitar and sang, and the ENTIRE wedding party danced in a surprise Flash Mob at the reception in the beautiful downtown ballroom, The Empire Room. Be on the lookout for that video.

Special thanks to Melissa Lewkowicz at Events By Design for coordinating this event and keeping everything on track.