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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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Kara Evans Photographer - Wedding Wednesday - Wedding Blogger - Cake vs. Cupcakes

Yes, it IS a big question… Do you believe in wedding cake or cupcakes? Me? Well, I really do love ALL of the cake – any kind really! Throughout the past five wedding seasons, I have been a huge fan of sampling all the different wedding cakes, cupcakes, and desserts at the end of the busy […]

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The stress of cell phones and ceremonies - unplugged wedding ceremony advice - wedding Wednesday blog from Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

We’ve all seen the horrifying wedding ceremony photos floating around on the internet… Guests standing to get a better angle while holding their cameras + cell phones, guests standing in front of the professional photographer, and even guests stepping out into the aisle as the bride walks to her groom. Sadly, I’ve experienced each of […]

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List of things brides forget on their wedding days - wedding Wednesday blog advice from Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Oh, hi… It’s Wedding Wednesday! Today, I’m sharing a few things brides forget on their wedding days. Yes, it happens, the bride makes list after list to ensure that everything is taken care of on her wedding day. BUT, then the seemingly inevitable happens, and she realizes she’s forgotten to bring or do something! There’s a moment […]

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Kara Evans - Kara Evans Photographer - Central Illinois Wedding Photographer - Wedding Wednesday Blog - Finding Your Something Borrowed - Something Borrowed, Something Blue - Something Borrowed Tradition

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue… The wedding saying that signifies good luck! Finding your something borrowed detail(s) should be very special to each and every bride. These details – maybe the bride borrowed a sweater to wear over her dress, her grandmother’s ring, her father’s handkerchief, or a pair of her mother’s earrings – […]

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Kara Evans - Kara Evans Photographer - Central Illinois Wedding Photographer - Wedding Wednesday Blog - Choosing Your Something Blue - Something Borrowed, Something Blue - Something Blue Tradition

Now, what about choosing your something blue? So many brides love to follow the saying I wrote about last week… Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. And for good reason! This is a wonderful and fun tradition! Choosing your something blue is, in my opinion, one of the more unique parts of following this traditional […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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