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Kristin & Robert

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College is a time to grow, learn and for some, to fall in love with the man of her dreams. And so it was for Kristin. She first met Robert on UK’s campus at a fraternity party, which led to tailgating at UK sporting events, and cheering on the Cats whenever possible. Discovering that they had so much in common they found themselves inseparable after their first date. Robert declared his intentions on New Year’s Eve in 2009, in a romantic, down-on-one-knee proposal that truly surprised Kristin.

Kristin chose her home church of the Cathedral of Christ the King for the ceremony. She had received all her Sacraments there and she felt it was only fitting to receive the Sacrament of Marriage there as well. Kristin’s brother, Kevin, walked her down the aisle and she carried a special charm with a photograph of her father, who had passed away four years earlier, fixed into her bouquet. Her other three brothers joined them at the altar to present her to Robert. Father Norman also honored her father’s memory by singing You Raise Me Up. It was an extremely touching moment and a wonderful way to remember her father.

Kristin wore a Alvina Valenta silk faced duchess aline ball gown of satin and chiffon. The gown featured a strapless soft curved neckline atop a bodice of florals with scattered jewels, a ruched natural waist and pleating in the skirt. Kristin wore pearls given to her by her mother as a wedding gift and carried one handkerchief belonging to her grandmother and another that was a gift from a close family friend bearing her new monogram. Another very special gift was a pair of silver monogrammed chalices belonging to Robert’s grandmother, which were given to the couple by Robert’s mother to be used during the toasts.

While the ceremony was full of sacred and sentimental moments, Kristin and Robert’s reception at the Lexington Country Club was pure fun. The Club was the epitome of southern charm awash in beautiful hues of pink and green, with its picturesque views, exquisite cuisine and four tier wedding cake. Kentucky elements included a Bourbon & Cigar Bar for the guys, and two dance numbers by the bride and her UK dance team bridesmaids complete with blue and white pom poms. Guests were entertained with the UK Fight Song and Mony, Mony. Heartily they joined in with the C-A-T-S chant to show their UK spirit. Even the groom’s cake paid homage to UK, sporting a replica of Rupp Arena with a special Tennessee section. To keep the party going, the Nashville band, Burning Las Vegas, kept everyone on the dance floor.

At the end of the night guests received favors of personalized pizza boxes as a late night bite and tribute to the bride and groom’s favorite food.

Kristin and Robert said their farewells and departed their reception in an antique car, loving the fireworks display that capped off a perfect wedding weekend.

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