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Real Wedding // Chris & Melanie


Chris Schultz and Melanie Feyerherm Schultz, July 23, 2011
Photographer: Christine Burright McGuigan Photography (second shooter: Jennie Davis)
Venue: Ackerhurst Dairy Barn
Caterer: Chicago Dawg House
Flowers: Flower & Gift Gallery, West Point, NE
Cupcakes: Family and friends
Bridal Hair: Quincy Hirko at Matt Wayne Salon
Bridal Makeup: Kristina Marie Feyerherm
Tuxedo: Men’s Wearhouse
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Married: Christine and Luke


Possibly one of our favorite things about this adorable Omaha wedding is the fact that their wedding video included audio from their ceremony and from the best man’s speech. Everyone has pictures of the cake to remember it for a lifetime, but for many, the actual wedding vows are something that is only stored in a memory.
Christine Benson and Luke Klinker
Photos and video: Iwen Exposures
Ceremony: St Johns
Reception: The Paxton
Wedding Coordinator: Tracey Fricke
Caterer: Abraham Catering
Florist: Debbie Pitt
Band: The Confidentials
Cake: Denise Muck
Hair: Troy Davis at Fringes Salon
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Real Wedding: Woodland Fantasy
Andrea (Cain) and Michael Miller, October 1, 2011, Lake View, Iowa
The ceremony was held by a lake on a perfect fall day. Bridesmaids carried antique candle holders instead of flowers and the bride’s bouquet was beautiful and tied in the earthy theme of the wedding.
Steal these ideas:
1. Instead of a sign in book they had the guests fingerprint a tree that was painted on canvas by the bride.
2. The cake rested on a tree trunk stand.
3. Don’t fight football. The nebraska game was on tv (the bride is a fan!) at the reception.
4. When the guests clinked glasses for the bride and groom to kiss, andrea and michael had a basket with guest names and whoever they picked had to kiss as well.

Photos by Chellsey Lynn Photography, preferred vendor
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Real Wedding: The Hansens
We’ve featured real brides and real couples on our magazine covers and bridal show publicity pieces since the launch of Wedding Essentials. Former Miss Nebraska Tina Foehlinger and Christian Hansen were the faces on all the promo materials for our Jan. 8 Wedding Essentials Bridal University. We loved their dusty pink theme because it complimented the pink marble of their wedding venue, Joslyn Art Museum. Tina and Christian were gorgeous in every shot. That’s Tina’s twin sister, Tammy, at far right. If they look familiar, they were twirlers with the UNL marching band.
Photography: Multi-Images Photography, preferred vendor; Flowers: Petal Creations, Lincoln; Dress: Suburban Bridal: Tuxedo: Men’s Wearhouse, preferred vendor; Rings: Borsheims; Cake: The Cake Lady; Lighting: Theatrical Media Services; Reception Music: Complete Music, preferred vendor; Transportation: VIP Limousine.
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Real Military Wedding (Bonus Photos)
This classic Omaha wedding caught our eye because of those dress blues. There is just something about that uniform …
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Real Hometown Wedding (Bonus photos)
Locally sourced food, eclectic table wares and sunflowers were a few of the details that made this wedding so charming. While we love a glam wedding, there is something so romantic about walking in the field with the Great Plains stretching out behind you.
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Real Theatrical Wedding (Bonus Photos)
Featuring Omaha landmarks of The Rose Theater and the Old Market, this wedding has some wonderful personal details. We are smitten with the cake topper and groom’s cake :-)
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Real Indian Wedding (Bonus Photos)
We went looking for a wedding celebration that lasted a whole weekend, but we were blown away when we heard what this bride and groom had planned … EIGHT events for over 300 people, a horse, trees blossoming out of tables and truckloads (literally) of flowers.
Our hats are off to this adorable couple and to Memrical, who helped them pull off this magical Wedding of the Year in Papillion.
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Real Rural Wedding (Bonus Photos)
We fell in love with the burlap accents at this wedding and the golden fields. Plus, we are suckers for any event that is under the stars. Here is a real wedding from the Omaha area, with bonus photos you didn’t see in Wedding Essentials Magazine.
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