Bride's Dress, Veil, etc
The bride wore a strapless lace gown which featured a crystal encrusted band highlighting the empire waist. The ivory dress had a cathedral length train which was accented by the bride?s sheer cathedral length veil. She carried a romantic over-sized bouquet featuring white and soft pink hydrangeas, runnuculus, roses, sweet peas, peonies, and a hint of sparkle. The bouquet was wrapped in lace and was adorned with a rosary given to the bride by her mother.
Bride's Parents
William and Margaret Kartheiser of Hampshire, Illinois
Bride's Grandparents
Lois Kartheiser of Hampshire, Illinois John Kartheiser ? deceased John and Mary Holtrop ? deceased
Bride's Employment
The bride is a fourth grade teacher at Lake in the Hills Elementary School in Lake in the Hills, Illinois where she has taught for the last eight years. It was clear the bride?s career is her life?s passion as many of her students attended the ceremony to support her. Some former students passed out programs, and there was also a special moment at the end of the ceremony when the bride called her students to stand in front of her. She then threw a scatter bouquet of pink anna roses which separated in air so each child had a rose to catch and take home.
Groom's Parents
Thomas and Sally Galyon of Rogers, Arkansas
Groom's Grandparents
Addison and Hester Armstrong, Sr. ? deceased Fred and Virginia Galyon ? deceased
Groom's Employment
The groom is a project manager at Anderson Brecon which is a contract pharmaceutical packaging company. It is located in Rockford, Illinois, and he has worked there since interning there in 2005.
Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids
Maid of Honor: Kimberly Kartheiser of Hampshire, Illinois (sister of the bride) Bridesmaid: Ashley Galyon of Rogers, Arkansas (sister of the groom) Bridesmaid: Carolyn Palcer of Elgin, Illinois (cousin of the bride) Bridesmaid: Katherine Malone of Elmhurst, Illinois (cousin of the bride) Bridesmaid: Elizabeth Malone of Elmhurst, Illinois (cousin of the bride) Bridesmaid: Melissa Wilton of Warrenville, Illinois (friend of the bride)
Best Man and Groomsmen
Best Man: Timothy Kudzma of Rockford, Illinois (friend of the groom) Groomsman: John Kartheiser of Hampshire, Illinois (brother of the bride) Groomsman: Matthew Kartheiser of Hampshire, Illinois (brother of the bride) Groomsman: Christopher O?Kelly of Washington, D.C. (friend of the groom) Groomsman: Tony Farnetti of Rockford, Illinois (friend of the groom) Groomsman: Michael Harris of Rockford, Illinois (friend of the groom)
Additional Wedding Party Members
Celebrant: Father Sylvester Nnaso of Hampshire, Illinois (priest at the bride?s parish where she grew up) Lector: Mary Kay Malone of Elmhurst, Illinois (godmother of the bride) Lector: Don Ristow of Lakewood Ranch, Florida (life-long friend of the groom)
Reception
The bride and groom were married on Friday, June 22, 2012 and held a reception following the ceremony at European Crystal Banquets in Arlington Heights, Illinois. While the bridal party took pictures at the home of the bride?s youth, the 232 guests enjoyed cocktails and appetizers at the reception venue. While they ate chicken tempura, beef tenderloin, and brucschetta, music from a grand piano filled the cocktail lounge. After cocktail hour, the guests were seated in the grand ballroom and the bridal party was announced to LMFAO?s hit song, ?Party Rock Anthem?. The bride and groom followed to Beyonce?s ?Crazy in Love?, and then immediately cut their four-tier customized wedding cake. Toasts from the best man and maid of honor came next which brought laughter and tears of joy to everyone?s faces. Proceeding grace said by Father Joe Nicolosi of Rockford, Illinois, a five course dinner was presented. Next, the bride and groom danced their first dance as husband and wife to Christina Perri?s ?A Thousand Years? and surprised their guests with a couple fireworks in the middle of their dance. Once everyone was invited to the dance floor, it stayed full the remainder of the night!
Wedding Info June 22, 2012 Saint Charles Borromeo Church Hampshire, Illinois About Mary Hampshire, Illinois Hometown Rockford, Illinois Residence 4th Grade Teacher Occupation About Addison Okemos, Michigan Hometown Rockford, Illinois Residence Project Manager Occupation Mary's Parents William and Margaret Kartheiser Addison's Parents Thomas and Sally Galyon Mary's Attendants Kimberly Kartheiser Matron of honor Ashley Galyon, Carolyn Palcer, Kathryn Malone, Elizabeth Malone, and Melissa Wilton Bridesmaids Addison's Attendants Timothy Kudzma Best man John Kartheiser, Matthew Kartheiser, Christopher O'Kelly, Tony Farnetti, and Michael Harris Groomsmen