Ben + Morgan // Grand River Center Dubuque Wedding

October 08, 2021  •  Leave a Comment

grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0001grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0001 At the end of May, I had the pleasure of assisting Emily Crall Photography as she captured Morgan and Ben's beautiful wedding at the Grand River Center. I love Dubuque and the Grand River Center is one of my favorite venues there. I was excited to be back there again. grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0002grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0002 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0003grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0003 The windows in the Grand River Center and a photographer's dream! So much gorgeous natural light!! Morgan put her gown on in the banquet hall, then stepped out into the back lobby for her finishing touches. This worked out perfectly for stunning getting ready images! grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0004grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0004 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0005grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0005 Morgan shared a first look with her father in the gardens in front of the venue. It was beautiful! grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0006grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0006 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0007grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0007 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0008grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0008 Their florals were stunning!! The white blossoms in various shapes, sizes, and textures intermixed with greenery created absolutely beautiful bouquets!! grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0009grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0009 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0010grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0010 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0011grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0011 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0012grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0012 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0013grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0013 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0014grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0014 Ben and Morgan chose not to see each other before the ceremony, but wanted a moment to connect before the wedding began. At the corner of the church, they were able to hold hands, talk, and have a moment together. grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0015grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0015 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0016grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0016 Their ceremony was beautiful! grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0017grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0017 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0018grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0018 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0019grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0019 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0020grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0020 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0021grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0021 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0022grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0022 After the church, we stopped by a park that overlooked Dubuque where they popped some champagne. I love how those portraits turned out! What a fun celebration with their bridal party!! grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0023grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0023 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0024grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0024 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0025grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0025 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0026grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0026 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0027grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0027 The packing district in Dubuque is filled with amazing portrait locations! I love the ivy covered wall, the brick, the doors, all of it! grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0028grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0028 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0029grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0029 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0030grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0030 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0031grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0031 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0032grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0032 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0033grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0033 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0034grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0034 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0035grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0035 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0036grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0036 Their wedding reception was a beautiful party; stunning decor, heartfelt toasts, and lots of laughter! grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0037grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0037 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0038grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0038 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0039grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0039 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0040grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0040 After dinner, we stepped outside for portraits along the river. Unfortunately, the clouds prevented the sunset from shining through, but the light was still soft and beautiful! grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0041grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0041 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0042grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0042 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0043grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0043 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0044grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0044 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0045grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0045 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0046grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0046 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0047grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0047 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0048grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0048 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0049grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0049 grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0050grand-river-center-dubuque-wedding_0050 I hope you enjoyed this peek at Morgan and Ben's beautiful wedding day! A huge thank you to Emily Crall Photography for allowing me to help you capture their big day! It was a pleasure, as always, working with you and the happy couple!!


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