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after lea and mark hired me to photograph their new england barn wedding, i met with them for some engagement photos in downtown chicago around springtime on the lakefront. they brought their black lab to include in some of the shots and we had a blast. since meeting them and working with them, lea has passed my name on to several brides. i am always so appreciative when clients pass my name along to others. word of mouth is where i get most of my work. before i share some of lea and mark’s wedding photos, here are a handful of their engagement photos:
it was really so fun working with them during the engagement shoot, and i couldn’t wait for the wedding. after previously photographing a wedding at the barn at gibbet hill, i found that i really enjoyed non-traditional wedding venues. while i wasn’t contracted to bring a second shooter, i could tell lea was planning a very cool wedding that was going to be taking place at a historic church and a barn, so i decided to bring along another photographer to assist. i had a few phone conversations with lea before her wedding and could tell already that many well thought out details were being put into action for this wedding. when we arrived, lea showed us that barack obama declined her wedding invitation. bummer it would have been cool to get some shots of lea dancing with the president! 
during our communication over phone and email before the wedding, lea informed me that she would be wearing the groom’s grandmother’s necklace.
we talked about the couple’s wedding day time line and realized that with a church ceremony running from 4 o’clock until almost 5 o’clock, there would not be much time for any outdoor photos after the ceremony with the sun setting so early in the winter. lea and mark had a “first look” before heading a few blocks down the road to the sea for some creative photos.
its worth being a trooper and making time for outdoor photos even in the winter. this gave the bride and groom some time together during their wedding day before splitting time with all their friends and family.
while the bride and groom live in the chicago area, they brought the groom’s pastor in from nebraska to their new england wedding. while not all churches are flexible to allow use of their space with another officiant, the couple found a great church willing to allow an out of town pastor to perform the ceremony. congregational churches in this area have the sanctuary on the second floor.
when i think of new england, quaint white steepled churches are some of the first things that come to mind. 
after the ceremony, everyone headed over to the historic red lion inn for the wedding reception. in a picturesque seaside town, a combination of country french and new england colonial styles provided perfect ambience in a wedding reception venue.
the barn at the red lion inn had an upstairs lofted wrap-around balcony that was used for cocktail hour.
a consistent, navy blue nautical theme was used for wedding. paper goods such as table numbers, menus, and escort cards were designed by the Etsy seller BuddyandBean.
after cocktail hour, the newlyweds descended upon the grand staircase of the barn and immediately began their scheduled first dance.
the cake was from the famed konditor meister bakery
toasts and parent dances followed.
Reception Venue: The Red Lion Inn Cohasset, MA
Church: Second Congregational Church, Cohassett, MA
Ceremony Musicians: Brian Pierce, Organ and Piano
Jeff Marani and Jennifer Fearnley, Vocalists
Pat Stout, Trumpet
Cocktail Hour Musicians: Derek Van Slyck Jazz Combo
DJ: Aaron Topfer
Photographer: Heather Parker Photography
Flowers: The Candy Jar Pembroke, MA
Hair and Makeup: Charlotte Phinney
Bridesmaid Gowns: Watters & Watters via Netbride.com
Bridal Gown and Alterations: Eva’s Bridal Orland Park, Illinois
Custom Garter: Sew Unique Garters
Wedding Cake: Konditor Meister Bakery
Limousine: Brewster Coach Quincy, MA
Invitations: Paper Elegance
Bridal Earrings, Bracelet, and Brooch: The White Aisle
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when i mention i shoot destination wedding photography, a lot of people assume . as fun as it is, and as glamorous as it sounds, shooting destination weddings is quite challenging to be honest! while many wedding photographers rely on a hotel or other wedding reception venue’s ceiling to bounce a flash off for additional lighting, there is not that option outdoors. with a fast arsenal of lenses and creative use of flash, magic can happen. while moon dance villas and moon dance cliffs resorts currently let their brides and grooms bring their own photographer, some of the big chain resorts build photography into their package and charge high fees to bring a photographer of your choice to your wedding. one of the more popular hotel chains in the caribbean offers photography packages with less than 45 digital negatives, so i can see why bringing your own photographer makes sense!
more often than not, hiring a photographer to fly to your destination wedding is the best option for when you aim for quality and want peace of mind both during and after your big day. photographs need to be edited after the wedding and having a photographer in your own country doing this makes a lot of sense opposed to trying to reach a photographer by phone in another country. while i think most photographers will jump at the chance to shoot a destination wedding, there are some important things to consider when selecting your photographer. i have made over 25 trips in 2009 for photo shoots. not all photographers are used to traveling with expensive equipment. one of the tiring aspects of doing destination wedding photograph for me is that in a foreign country, i don’t leave my equipment anywhere out of sight. i bring everything with me, everywhere. it is important to hire a photographer that takes the job seriously and one that knows the pitfalls of leaving any photographic equipment unattended. when i travel for shoots, i arrive early to make sure that if there are any airport or weather delays, i will still have time to make it to the shoot. i regularly follow the TSA website for updates on traveling and baggage restrictions, and know the importance of what types of photographic accessories should be hand checked by security agents. i also have insurance that covers me on international shoots. while it is inevitable that you will have some wedding vendors from another country, it makes sense to have at least one vendor who is from your home country who is familiar with destination weddings.
when i asked laura sangster, a travel consultant who is a destination wedding planner “what is the single most important piece of advice you share with your brides?” she said “to relax!!! it is important to remember that most suppliers a bride will come in contact with when planning a caribbean wedding are based in the islands and they work on ‘island time.” this translates to longer than desired turn arounds on rate quotes and questions. i try to convince my brides to see the beauty in their more relaxed way of doing business because there really is nothing we can do to speed up the process. as a travel consultant, it is my job to stay on top of the process and make sure none of the delays cause us to lose reservation space.”
this wedding below was taken at moondance villas resort in negril jamaica. it was during the same week i was hired to do architectural resort photography for moondance cliffs, their sister resort.
the couple was from chicago and incorporated many tropical elements to their wedding day. they also incorporated a few jewish traditions during their wedding ceremony on the beach such as standing under a chuppah and the breaking of the glass.
the florist that moondance resorts had available was familiar with what species of flowers not only looked good, but also could stay looking fresh and withstand several hours of a wedding. certain cut flowers wilt faster than others and an experienced tropical wedding florist has the right knowledge.
after the wedding ceremony, the newlyweds were congratulated by their guests and signed their jamaica marriage license. 
the sun was setting quickly so i informed the newlyweds that it would be great to utilize the last few moments before the sunset to get some great wedding photos on the beach.
red stripe is jamaica’s famous beer and each guest had a bottle with their table number on it. cute idea!
the bride and groom were named melissa and mark and had monogrammed boxes at each place setting with candy inside for their favors. can you guess what type of candy they used? 
i have seen moondance villas and moondance cliffs set up for events and they do a great job always.
aside from tasting great, moon dance did an excellent job with food display and presentation.
colorful paper lanterns and strings of lights illuminated the dancefloor. because the west end part of negril is away from city lights, the sky was dark and clear for stargazing.
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as wedding photographers, sometimes its nice to be able to spend time with friends and family at important life events and to not have to pick up a camera. andrea contacted me last year looking to hire a wedding photographer for her omni hotel wedding. she mentioned that her then-fiancé lou’s uncle is a wedding photographer. when you have an experienced photographer in your own family, you know that even if they won’t be shooting your big day, you’re still going to get some good advice on selecting an experienced photographer. andrea and lou selected me as their wedding photographer and in the months leading up to their wedding, i learned that they were going to have their wedding at a church that dates back to 1686 loaded with history that includes a bell that was re-cast by paul revere. i can’t say i had shot in a church that old but i was excited! to top off my enthusiasm for this wedding, it was a greek wedding with many greek wedding traditions to be had throughout the ceremony and reception.
on the wedding day, i arrived to photograph andrea and her bridesmaids at the historic omni parker hotel. this hotel is loaded with history as it was the first hotel built in the united states, and was also where boston cream pies were invented. this hotel previously employed ho chi mihn, malcom x, and emeril lagasse. this hotel boasts some haunted tales, but my camera did not pick up any paranormal activity. i always hope i’m going to get some ghosts in my photos! while on a shoot in new orleans, i did stay at the magnolia mansion hotel that has been documented as being haunted. one of the photos i took inside the magnolia mansion is here.
okay, okay, back to the wedding! andrea had her wedding gown, shoes and rings easily accessible to be photographed while she was getting her hair and makeup done.
before we walked over to the church next door for the wedding ceremony, i documented andrea descending the stairs to greet her father, which was a very emotional moment for both of them.
even though the ceremony occurred after sundown, i wasn’t allowed to use flash in king’s chapel as they informed andrea “in keeping with the solemnity of the marriage ceremony, we would be most appreciative if you would make certain that your photographer and guests understand that there is to be absolutely no flash photography.” it was also great that there were no arms waving mobile phones into the aisle making attempts to get a shot of the bride, amen! i think every bride and groom deserve an unobstructed photo of the bride walking down the aisle so if you are reading this and are invited to a wedding, your iphone or blackberry shouldn’t make an appearance in church wedding photos, respect.
here is a shot of lou during the vows.
and andrea holding back some tears.
the crowns that are seen during greek wedding ceremonies are signs of the glory and honor with which God crowns them during the sacrament. the wedding crowns (stefana) are joined by a ribbon to symbolize the unity of the couple and the presence of christ who blesses and joins the couple. this establishes them as the king and queen of their home, which they will rule with wisdom, justice and integrity. the priest takes the two crowns and blesses the bride and groom, followed by placing the crowns on them. the koumbaro then steps behind the couple and interchanges the crowns three times as a witness to the sealing of the union.
finally they seal the deal with a kiss.
it was admittedly chilly during the creative outdoor photo session with the newlyweds!
we had some time before cocktail hour began.
i was laying on the floor for this shot, hence the reason i prefer to wear trousers to weddings as opposed to skirts.
before the guests entered the ballroom, here is what the room set up looked like.
icing on the cake rocked the pink and black color theme nicely.
is this the coolest bridal party entrance you have ever seen?
boston common band had the guests dancing all night.
greek wedding music set the tone for some traditional dancing as lou’s greek relatives welcomed andrea and her family into theirs. 
Ceremony/Church: Kings Chapel, Corner of School and Tremont Street, Boston MA 02108
Reception Venue: Omni Parker House Hotel, 60 School Street, Boston MA 02108
Wedding Band: Boston Common Band
Photographer: Heather Parker Photography
Florist: Evergreen Florist, 397 Main Street, Stoneham, MA
Cake: Icing on the Cake, 230 Adams Street, Newton, MA
Wedding Gown: Amsale, “Serena” dress purchased at Cristina’s, 10 Main Street, Andover MA
Invitations: Hello Lucky
Favorboxes: Estilo Weddings
DIY: programs, place cards (paper from papersource) and table numbers
Pleacecard template design: TwoYellowShoes on etsy
Hair: Bellagio Hair and Skin Care, 1 Henshaw Street, Brighton, MA
Make-up: Independent make-up artist, Paula Johnson, 781-595-3902
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jackie is my favorite kind of bride. she wears shiny red shoes under her wedding gown and goes with a simple bouquet using just red. guess what color her trolley was. yep, you guessed it, red. the wine? red. actually mike ditka kick ass red wine. okay, okay you get the picture. though the jackie and mike did a “first look,” because of the limited amount of daylight at this time of year, after the church ceremony at saint alphonsus, it got dark outside very quickly. having to do creative wedding photos outdoors at night can sometimes have some advantages, such as having a sparkling array of city lights as a backdrop. i am really happy with the results.
from the bride:
“i’ve been so excited to see the photos, thank you sooo much for all your hard work on our wedding day. we had a blast and i’m glad we can now remember more of the moments through our photos. we love the pics. there’s so many that are truly amazing and totally capture the feeling behind the day. they were well worth the wait. i love a lot of the details shots of the flowers, the wine bottles, the table settings, the people signing the guestbook, the tiny flowers on the cake, etc. the outdoor shots after the wedding turned out fabulous! there’s nothing we appreciate more about living in the city is when we’re downtown and see all the city lights and the skyline and know that we live here…truly beautiful and those shots are my favorites!”
Vendors:
Florist:
Tina & Dollie 5327 N. Kimball Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (773) 583-1994
Cake:
Alliance Bakery 1736 West Division Street Chicago, IL 60622-3212 (773) 278-0366
Gown: David’s Bridal T9512
Shoes: Grace Amare
Purse, garter, jewelry, hair flowers: Etsy.com
DIY: menus, table numbers, placecards (paper was from
PaperSource)
Hair & Make-up: Done by bride’s sister
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bokeh happens when a photo is taken under certain lens conditions and creates certain aesthetic qualities in out of focus backgrounds. the reason i do this is to limit distractions and emphasize the important subject in a photograph. the two lenses i use that produce a nice amount of bokeh are my canon 85mm f/1.2 and my canon 35mm f/1.4. to the average consumer, these lenses are pricey, but you can get a similar effect with a 50mm f/1.8. both canon and nikon offer these little lenses commonly known as nifty fifties (or shifty fifties!) for around $85 dollars. its hands-down the number one starter lens for anyone picking up a digital SLR. if you happen to get a DSLR camera for the holidays, promptly toss the kit lens in the bin and pick yourself up a faster lens. fun fact: i won’t date anyone who uses a kit lens, and if need be, i will go buy a 50mm f/1.8. i still have my nifty fifty and have no plans on getting rid of it!
what about film? i love film. i have more film cameras than i do digital. film is cozy and familiar. i learned photography using film. i used a camera for five years that didn’t even take a battery. if you have a film camera tinkering around, i strongly recommend picking it up and reading up on some photography 101. when you shoot digital, you will have a better grasp on understanding manual photography. when i shoot film, i shoot less. it forces me to shoot for quality versus shooting for quantity. for me, its a needed exercise and good discipline for reminding myself to shoot for quality. the film cameras i use are medium format and take medium format film which means i get between 12 and 15 shots on one roll. its expensive, tedious, and rewarding all at the same time. when i was hired to do resort photography recently in jamaica, i took along one of my film cameras, my hasselblad 503cx. though the V-system cameras have been produced since WWII, my camera might be about 25 years old. old, but not ancient. i like the simplicity of it. during that particular architectural shoot, while i waited for the clouds to make way for sun, i sat down to clean my camera and lens. the employees of the resort watched as i took the camera apart in three easy steps. i took the film holder off, i removed the viewfinder, and finally removed the lens. “so basically its just a box?” one onlooker said? yes!
p.s. if i don’t update the blog before christmas, happy holidays! i worked on this wedding until the wee hours and plan to get through as many weddings as possible in the next few days!
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the above photo was my one of my top wedding photos from this shoot. during this wedding, i saw some amazing light and snuck the bride and groom outside and were able to get some great shots right around sunset and the magic hour.
mary and steve hired me last year for their recent duxbury wedding. the couple met at boston college and while she grew up in florida, they decided to get married near boston since they both live and work in the area. the town they chose to get married is duxbury. it is often a choice as a destination wedding location because it is a charming new england seaside town rich with historic details and filled with so many natural elements including bumpus park, a wild life preserves and a quaint harbor. mary got ready at a rented cottage with the help of her mother, and twin sisters caroline and kathleen. at first, i didn’t realize there were twins and because they were already in their bridesmaid dresses, i momentarily was a bit confused how one person could be in so many places at so many times. i am bad at telling twins apart i guess.
before driving over to the church, i was lucky that mary allocated some time for some photos. there was a gorgeous backdrop of autumn leaves. new england is the perfect place for taking in fantastic views of foliage. this november 6th wedding got the tail end of the vibrant colors and we were lucky for such amazing backgrounds to work with.
mary and her groom steve chose to see each other before their wedding in order to make some time for photos. they are part of an ever increasing amount of newlyweds who choose to do a first look. first looks are basically a moment set aside to see each other on the wedding day, before the walk down the aisle. the first look is done alone, not in front of your wedding guests, and it is documented with photos. historically, seeing each other before the wedding has been a hot topic, but i am noticing more and more couples want to get photos done beforehand rather than skip out on guests midway during their wedding day. even though the first time you lay eyes on each other as bride and groom will not be in front of those close to you, the benefit of doing this is that before your wedding ceremony, you can budget time for photos and still have time to mingle with friends and family during cocktail hour later. having a first look during late autumn weddings and early spring weddings is something important to think about. this time of year, days are shorter and with less sunlight, the possibility for outdoor photos for afternoon weddings is sometimes slim.
mary’s aunt created all the floral arrangements for her wedding including this arrangement called the bells of ireland. this is popular in ireland and in the boston area due to the large irish american population. i have a lot of brides asking for information about incorporating irish traditions in their wedding so below is a photo of the flower arrangement. while this one was used at the church, i have seen these also used as centerpieces for tables at wedding receptions.
the wedding ceremony was at Holy Family Church at 601 Tremont St. Duxbury, MA 02332 (781) 934-5055
steve stands before his groomsmen, awaiting patiently as mary walks down the aisle.
mary’s sisters watch as she gets married during a full catholic mass
a bagpiper awaited for the newlyweds to exit the church. he played during the receiving line.
the wedding reception was held nearby at duxbury bay maritime school located at 457 Washington Street
Duxbury, MA 02332 (781) 934-7555
before the wedding, mary had sent me snapshots of the wedding reception venue as it was just being built. the smith building at the duxbury bay maritime school is part of a state of the art facility directly on the water. it made for picturesque views of colorful trees in the distance, while sailboats dotted the bay under the blazing sunset. if you are looking for a unique location outside of boston, or are considering a destination wedding but don’t want to deal with traffic in the cape cod canal tunnel or want to go far for a nantucket or martha’s vineyard island wedding, duxbury is a perfect option.
with the bay as a backdrop, mary and steve braved the brisk seaside breeze and the result was an memorable set of seaside wedding photos.
after cocktail hour, the newlyweds enlisted silent chef for a french style dinner service. with all the weddings i have photographed over the years, this was my first wedding i shot that was served in this manner. french style dinner service offers waiters that bring a large presentation dish of the food (whether soup, salad or entree) to the guests. often, the waiters continue to refill the large dish until the guest indicates they are done.
silent chef is located at 113 Front Street Scituate, MA 02066 and their phone number is (781) 545-6665.
mary and steve thanks for selecting me as your wedding photographer! both jim and i had so much fun shooting your wedding!
wedding vendors that were used include:
wedding dj: beat train productions: ari with beat train is one of my favorite dj’s in boston. i will be photographing a wedding at the oceancliff hotel in newport, ri this summer where ari will be dj’ing. check him out at zu zu’s in cambridge, ma. beat train productions is listed in the little black book put out by style me pretty wedding blog.
wedding photographer: heather parker photography: available to shoot weddings in boston, chicago, and destination weddings including negril jamaica.
wedding caterer: silent chef: 113 Front Street Scituate, MA 02066 and their phone number is (781) 545-6665
wedding cermony venue: Holy Family Church at 601 Tremont St. Duxbury, MA 02332 (781) 934-5055
south shore boston wedding reception venue: duxbury bay maritime school 457 Washington Street Duxbury, MA 02332 (781) 934-7555. a newly designed, modern, loft-like feel for the interior, and historically inspired white cedar exterior that sits directly on duxbury bay.
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people often speak of having a storybook wedding. well, this wedding comes literally straight from teh storybooks of alice in wonderland. shortly after photographing sam & hezzie’s wedding at gallery 1028, i was hired for sam’s sister liza’s wedding. i am picky when it comes to photographing on holidays, so if i was going to forfeit halloween, it had to be for a fun shoot. they convinced me right away when i was informed that the wedding was going to be themed as a mad hatter tea party. i met liza at her brother’s wedding, and at the time, i had no idea i would get to work with her again. liza plays by her own rules, she is an offbeat bride. heck she even made her own blue wedding dress! with the help of her mother deborah who owns norton’s usa (a unique all-american general store), the wedding would go down in the books as being one of the most memorable for everyone in attendance. they merged a mad hatter tea party theme with elements of autumn. the wedding was held at home, in a strikingly beautiful, yet mysterious house. during the ceremony, the bride emerged from a secret bookcase door, surprising guests. the groom, richard, is from manchester, uk.
it was a real pleasure photographing this wedding, as there was such great scenery and carefully thought out decorations to work with. liza’s family has two amazing horses, and a barn full of teeny kittens!
from the mother of the bride:
Hi Heather!!! They are wonderful! Glad you had fun! We all looked with Sam’s computer yesterday and we’re thrilled. Thank you so much for coming and shooting Liza & Richards wedding.
“I didn’t get to see all of Sam and Hezi’s pics but what I did see are fabulous! You really are so very talented!
Thank you from the bottomof my heart
Deborah”
caterer: moveable feast
decor: norton’s usa
cake: sugar hills bakery
flowers: barrington fresh flower market
happy halloween everyone! don’t forget to adjust the time on your cameras to daylight savings time.
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i always love having opportunity of shooting cultural weddings. i met with charlotte last year and was so excited to be hired to photograph her and mike’s wedding. earlier this year i photographed charlotte and mike’s engagement shoot, and since charlotte and mike travel frequently for work, we did a lot of communication via email regarding the details of the wedding day and her photography plans and ideas. in addition to wedding-related chatter, charlotte, being a foodie, she gave me some great tips on where to find true Québécois poutine made with real cheese curds.
charlotte is from singapore and her family spoke mandarin, while mike’s family spoke cantonese. i love being able to document cultural and family traditions, and this wedding in particular had some especially fun parts to photograph. i witnessed some hilarious games and a pretty tea ceremony which happened before the traditional style wedding ceremony that i am used to. before tea, the groom was quizzed by bride’s friends and family and had to partake in humorous demands before the mother of the bride released her daughter to the groom.
i asked charlotte about some of the details of her wedding day and she said:
The Chinese tea ceremony was requested by my mom. Basically it is a way for us to thank our families for raising us. The groom comes to the bride’s house to collect the bride. But the bride’s friends and family will try and block the groom and his men. The groom will have to go a series of games to prove his love for the bride. At the end, the girls will negotiate a price for the bride. Usually the number ends in 99. So $299, $399, etc.
When the groom claims the bride, they are supposed to go to the groom’s family to do the tea ceremony. Then they return to the bride’s family to do the tea ceremony. We did it all in the same room to save time!
Mike and I are so laid back, so we wanted fun pictures. Mike requested the lakefront shots and I like indoor shots and vintage looking locales, so Union Station was awesome! I love the look and feel of your photos! Very different from the others I have seen and very imaginative! That was ultimately the reason why we picked you!
after their wedding, the bride and groom headed to Curaçao for their honeymoon where they went to explore the island’s shores via scuba diving.
婚礼摄影师在芝加哥
中文和粤语的新娘和新郎
charlotte purchased adorable containers for the wedding rings which were enscribed with to have and to hold.
the bride’s mother watched over over the groom during some lighthearted games
the groom answered questions regarding his new bride
mike and char were a very easy-going couple – they joked around a lot and had a blast all day!
two families came together during a tea ceremony overlooking famous michigan avenue. they had one of the best hotel suites i have ever photographed in.
charlotte takes tea to present to the families.
i heard someone mutter that some of the tea had some wasabi in it!
the groom leaves the room before the bride changes into a white wedding gown.
simple bouquet of flowers to match a simple elegant dress.
the groom waits in the hotel lobby for a scheduled “first look” as the bride descended down a grand glowing staircase.
we took a limo to museum campus and played a little game of trust over lake michigan.
the chicago skyline is in the distance as the groom holds on tight to his bride.
charlotte forgot the disposable adhesive heating pads in her hotel room to keep her bridesmaids warm for outdoor photos so we went to union station after museum campus. she had prepared for inclement weather by buying a photo permit in advance for union station so that we would have no issues if we needed to use the location as a setting for her wedding photos.
the groom looked dapper don’t you think?
the groom looked dapper, don’t you think?
we wrapped up our 90 minute photo shoot by heading back to michigan ave and the bride and groom were cuffed by a chicago cop (all in good fun of course!).
the newlyweds had beautiful rings which i photographed on the stem of a tulip.
cocktail hour…
what a cute nephew and a proud father!
here are some of the wedding reception details including favors, cupcake centerpieces, and an overall theme of red – the color of happiness.
and a toast…
and a cake cutting and a cake smoosh followed by a smooch.
guests seemed to be having a great time
charlotte’s matron of honor was just as fun as she, and raised the bar on the dancefloor getting everyone going!
the bride and groom were a very fun laid-back couple to work with, and definitely know how to throw a party!
wedding ceremony & reception: marriott magnificent mile
makeup: monique madrid styling
dj: one stop dj (peggy liao, speaks mandarin and taiwanese)
alterations on white gown: Ms. Couture
alterations on qi pao/chengosam: oriental fine tailor
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au·tumn n. – when they turn off the fountains and the leaves go orange.
it was a surprisingly tolerable morning, weather-wise! i photographed victor and nicole for their engagement shoot at their favorite park. their dog gizmo is hiding in one of these photos… where’s gizmo?
i will be photographing their wedding in july 2010 at pazzo’s 311 located at 311 South Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606-6627 (312) 913-1600
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