NFL player Angelo Crowell married his college sweetheart, Kim Crowell, on May 31, 2008, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
“That morning I woke up relaxed and the day went really smooth,” Kim says of her wedding.
Kim is stunning in her Vera Wang wedding gown, which she had customized for her special day.
Kim’s bridesmaids make sure every detail is just right before she meets her husband at the altar.
The bridesmaids help Kim make her way to the church.
A self-professed daddy’s girl, Kim makes her way down the aisle to a trumpet chorus.
Angelo’s father performs the ceremony as the two commit to forever and always.
Angelo pats his brow as the two exchange vows.
Mr. and Mrs. Crowell beam as they leave the altar after becoming husband and wife.
The newlyweds enjoy a private moment after the wedding ceremony and before their reception kicks off.
Angelo lets it sink in that his wedding day has finally arrived. He had the ring for a year before he popped the question to Kim.
Kim shines in her wedding gown.
The Bridesmaids work the cameras.
Kim gets excited as her big day unfolds.
Being friends for a year before they began dating helped Angelo and Kim cement a solid foundation of love and communication.
A formal dinner was held at the reception after cocktail hour.
The theme for the spring reception included Angelo and Kim’s wedding logo, Kalo, that combined their names.
The lavish wedding cake held center court at the reception.
The couple danced to “After All Is Said And Done” by Beyoncé and Marc Nelson.
“It felt like we were the only people in the room, as I danced with my wife for the first time,” Angelo says.
Kim fights back tears as her dad sings along to the music during their special dance.
The newlyweds are the life of their reception, celebrating their union in style.
Following the formal dinner at the reception, Angelo and Kim welcome their guests to the Kalo lounge where a DJ and candy bar keep the party going.
Angelo and Kim’s bond has only grown stronger since they jumped the broom.