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City Hall Events Wedding Day in Chicago, Illinois | Stephanie & Dan

Happy dancing because Stephanie and Dan’s spring City Hall Events wedding day is here!

You probably remember Steph and Dan from their engagement photos last summer. These two are the most kind, incredible people and everyone that loves them is lucky to have them in their life! We adore this couple and feel honored to share their wedding day on the blog...

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The Kara Evans Photographer Blog

Welcome to the Kara Evans Photographer blog where I share all the things – from love stories and family photography moments to behind the scenes photos and personal life notes & stories. Pour a glass of bubbly and stay awhile - I’m so glad you’re here!

Hey, I’m Kara!
Hey, I’m Kara! A wedding and family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois! Whether I’m photographing your wedding day or everyday milestones and memories as a family, this job is my joy.

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Let’s talk about your wedding guest list… I know, I know, it can be stressful (I promise it doesn’t have to be), but it’s part of planning! First of all, you need to come up with your estimated number of guests – this will depend largely on the ceremony and reception venues that you chose […]

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Another Wedding Wednesday is here! This week, the blog series continues, and it’s time to talk about choosing your wedding day vendors… Yay! First off, choosing your wedding vendors should be a fun, relational process, so always keep that in the forefront of your mind! Here’s a quick list of types of vendors you should […]

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Last week, I started the blog series titled “You’re Engaged… Now what’s next?”. I enjoyed writing about the very first thing you should do when you become engaged… Telling your family and friends! This week, we are focusing on the next step – setting a date!  Believe me, setting a date can be a stressful yet […]

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On this Wedding Wednesday, I am ecstatic to start a new blog series titled “You’re Engaged… Now what’s next?”. Throughout the next few weeks, I will be sharing tips about what to do when you first get engaged, start planning, and more!  This week’s focus is on the very first thing you need to do once […]

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At a traditional wedding, you will often see a unity ceremony take place… A moment in which the couple takes some sort of “action” signifying their union in marriage, as one.  Throughout the years, I’ve seen so many different unity ceremonies with brides and grooms (especially now that it’s my fourth wedding season), and each one […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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