{Natalie+Steve: New Year’s Eve City Hall Elopement}
Seeing the ear-to-ear smiles on these two, you would never know it was freezing outside. Their excitement was unfazed by the single digit temperatures, if not for their rosy noses and fogged breath it might have looked like a warm Spring day! I had the pleasure of meeting Natalie a couple of years ago at […]
Trudie+Mark
Trudie is pure grace, she seemed to be walking on air from the beginning to the very end of her wedding day. Mark was overjoyed and could barely keep his contentment from bubbling over. They were so excited to get married, you couldn’t help but get caught up in the moment right along with them! […]
Lena + Ario
These two know how to party. I had the pleasure of meeting Ario at another wedding a few years ago, and I distinctly remember the groom throwing a glass full of water over his shoulder instead of the garter (much to the surprise of the guys standing behind him!). It turns out this was all […]
Emily + Russell
Fate was smiling down when Emily moved into Russell’s apartment building, living only one floor apart they were destined to meet. They couldn’t deny the butterflies in their stomachs, and only 2 short months later Russell knew he was in love. When you know, you know! They get each other’s humor, even when they are […]
Cherie and Henry- Across the ocean
It was such a joy to be contacted by Cherie and Henry, they had a unique situation and wanted to take some photos around Chicago. Henry is originally from Hong Kong but has been living in the states for many years. When he traveled back to visit family a couple of years ago, he fell […]
Ashley + Charles
DJ… please don’t stop the music… An impeccably dressed groom and a gorgeous bride tied the knot. Not only did they turn heads, but when “Charlie 5” came out of retirement and started spinning at the reception the whole room erupted. The day had already been full of excitement and beautiful moments (including a tearful […]
Lindsay & Philip- Love in a jewelry store
There was something in the air that day when Philip walked into Shelle’s Jewelers. He not only stumbled upon a pretty girl, he met the love of his life, his Aphrodite. Lindsay and Philip have been inseparable ever since, and they vow to remain by each other’s side forever. Sparks fly when these two enter […]
Trudie and Mark- Soulmates!
I met Trudie and Mark at the Paris club this past winter during a bridal fair. When they walked by my table we both did a double take, there was something so familiar about them. It’s one of those moments you can’t quite put your finger on, an instant kinship felt with someone you just […]
Jen and Matt- High School Sweethearts
Meeting two people that have been together since high school is pretty special. It’s hard to imagine sticking it out through those awkward years of braces, prom, SAT’s and college applications… but these two did! And they entered adulthood side by side, from living on their own and paying their first utility bill to finding […]
Kristine & Steve- Sunshine and Good Times
Rarely do you meet two people as compatible as Kristine and Steve. They are a beautiful couple inside and out, with gorgeous smiles and hearts of gold. Their wedding was a terrific celebration, all their friends and family were so excited to witness the marriage of these two. From sunny skies at Meyers Castle to […]