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Wedding at Hotel Julien in Dubuque – Jenny & Sam

What a beautiful day I got to spend together with Jenny and Sam. They chose The Grand River Center, overlooking the river for the ceremony and Hotel Julien for their ballroom reception.

bride getting ready at Hotel Julien
reflection photograph of the bride getting ready
bridesmaid getting her make up on
groom relaxing in his hotel room before the wedding
groom and groomsmen getting ready
groom with groomsmen
detail shot of the shoes from nina shoes
peonies bouquets for the bride and bridesmaids
bride getting dressed
mother of the bride helping her with the dress
Bride with the bridesmaids at Hotel Julien
Groom waiting at the grand river center in dubuque
bridesmaids with tea green dresses
father escorting the bride
bride and her father at the grand river center
wedding ceremony at the grand river center in dubuque
bridesmaids during the ceremony
panoramic view of the wedding ceremony at the grand river center
bride and the bridesmaids
bride and groom with the wedding party
portrait of the bride and groom outside grand river center dubuque
groom and groomsmen
Bride and groom portrait at the Stone Cliff winery bar in dubuque
Best man posing
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vintage cake topper
table arrangement for a hotel julien wedding
balroom wedding hotel julien
wedding table setting
cocktail hour hotel julien wedding
bride and groom mingling with the guests during the cocktail hour
bride and groom entrance
best men speech
parents getting emotional during wedding speeches
bride and groom cutting the cake
Hotel Julien Dubuque wedding
wedding first dance
bride and groom dancing
dance foor at the hotel julien wedding
bride on the dance floor
wedding guest showing off his dancing moves
dance floor
guest using his necktie as a microphone

DJ: SAS DJ
Catering: Hotel Julien
Florist: Flowers on Main
Hair and/or make-up: Potosa Spa
The cake topper was used by their grandparents at their wedding in the 40′s.

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19 Responses to “Wedding at Hotel Julien in Dubuque – Jenny & Sam”

  1. Mayor Roy and Deb Buol says:

    What beautiful memories…with many more in the making! We enjoyed welcoming such an engaging family and group of friends to your Destination Wedding in Dubuque!
    Our best, Roy & Deb

  2. Jakob says:

    Great work and excellent storytelling.

  3. Drew says:

    Sweet venue! Love the getting ready images!

  4. Brian Davis says:

    You’re getting so good! You totally rocked this. Awesome shots.

  5. Joshua Gull says:

    REALLY nice work Razvan. Killer location for a wedding and you captured it beautifully.

  6. Kyle says:

    I love that no matter what you’re shooting — the getting ready, portraits, ceremony, reception, anything — you are always finding the unique perspectives that other photographers probably wouldn’t see. You do great work Razvan.

  7. Kellee says:

    Great work. Awesome party shots. How awesome is the guy singing into his tie!

  8. alexbee says:

    looove the emotion you captured! really great. congrats to the happy couple :D

  9. tobiah tayo says:

    looks like a wonderful wedding. you told the story really well

  10. Gorgeous. Love that wide ceremony shot!!

  11. Kat Braman says:

    nice one! I particularly love the third shot down.

  12. Love those getting ready photos of the guys. :)

  13. Steve Koo says:

    Great work, Razvan. Love the preparation shots!

  14. Alex Singh says:

    Great use of reflections and transparency.

  15. these are fabulous photos and you told a beautiful story!!

  16. Razvan says:

    Thank you for the lovely comments, guys!

  17. Nikki Bezel says:

    lovin’ your eye for a great image. They must be so happy with your work.

  18. Heather says:

    Gorgeous!! I love the set of photographs of the group walking toward you. Well done!

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