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| Thursday, 6.26.14 - Leaving Wedding Central (Slinger household) en route to Settlement to decorate |
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| Brother-in-law, Spencer, eloquently setting up the place cards. |
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| Several of the beautifully unique centerpiece arrangements created by Sam's mom, Mary Heiken. |
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| The Head Table |
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| Stringing up lights for the dance floor in the barn. |
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| Finishing touches on the Photobooth spot with the iconic "H" sign lit up. |
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| Friday, 6.27.14 - Manicures and Pedicures for all of our favorite ladies! Above (L-R): Ellie Duffy, Mary to-be-Heiken, Sadie Kessler, Maria Steinhagen |
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| Such a wonderfully relaxing time with family and friends Above (L-R): Mary's beautiful mother, Elsie, and lovely sister, Betty. |
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| Mary Heiken, Betty Dixon (Slinger) & Lana Prokop being pampered! |
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| More wonderful ladies enjoying their massage chairs, hot stone pedicures and red wine. |
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| Emily preparing the dried lavendar to toss at the chapel during Rehearsal |
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| Rehearsal Time |
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| The completely confusing shoe conundrum... What is happening here! |
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| Mary's four absolutely favorite ladies & gorgeous bridesmaids. Above (L-R): Lana Prokop, Betty Dixon (Slinger), Laura Slinger, Sadie Kessler |
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| "... Her mother and I?" My dad is the greatest. |
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| Friday night we hopped aboard our very own paddleboat to float down the St. Croix! |
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| Here she is - so much fun! |
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| "Heiken Rehearsal" |
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| Beautiful evening for both families to mingle! |
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| Thanks so much to Doug and Mary Heiken for hosting an amazing Groom's Dinner for all of us! |
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| Slinger Family tribute to the Backstreet Boys, "As Long As You Love Me," a re-make of Mary's infamous 5th grade Talent Show performance. |
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Such a spectacular evening!
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| MOH Lana leading the mimosa charge |
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| Thanks, Sadie, for putting on my face for me! |
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| Betty fashioned the perfect boutineers! |
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| Us girls had the BEST time together! |
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| My mom is the greatest. |
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Slinger girls! Well, the remaining two :)    |
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| GORGEOUS ladies! Thank you for being part of our Wedding Day |
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| And, HANDSOME men! |
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| Guys have it so much easier. |
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| Luke buffing up Gene's shoes |
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| Sam hanging out with Henry and Kya |
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| "First Look" |
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| Sam, you may kiss your bride! |
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| Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Heiken |
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| Our beautiful wedding cake made by Laura Slinger; cake topper made by Emily Heiken; and wedding stand made by Ron Slinger |
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| Some favorite ladies |
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| Bustling confusion... but we figured it out! |
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| Speeches & Toasts - Sadie started us off |
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| Sister speech |
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| MOH speech |
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| LOVE this picture with my mom! |
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| Cheers - and sporting our awesome beer mugs |
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| First dance as husband and wife: "Lover's Waltz" by AA Bondy |
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| Father-Daughter Dance: "Father and Daughter" by Paul Simon |
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| Mother-Son Dance: "The Kooks" by David Bowie |
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| Dancing the night away |
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| My favorite!! |
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| Lovely friends :) |
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| What a group of fellas |
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| Perfectly-timed Minnesota rainstorm, followed by a double rainbow |
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| The sunset was breathtaking. Cannot wait to see more of Gunnar Cook's photos! |
