For the first time this year, my husband, Johnny, assisted for me at Theresa and Erasmo's wedding. Being from Panama and fluent in Spanish, I knew he could help me with lighting and any needed translation at this lovely Mexican American wedding. Little did we both know that Theresa's parents' neighbors, who were the first people I met in Chicago, would be sitting with us at the wedding. Johnny's old college buddy from Mexico, Hugo, and Hugo's family are hilarious, and Johnny and I had a blast catching up with them. Nothing compares to Latin hospitality and I felt like I was at home at Theresa and Erasmo's wedding.
How Theresa and Erasmo met is another story of how small the world really is. Erasmo is from Theresa's father's hometown in Mexico. They fell in love while she was visiting there, so eventually Erasmo moved up to Chicago so they could be together and were legally married about a year ago. I was fortunate to be able to photograph their official church ceremony this February.
The beautiful ceremony was given both in Spanish and English and the music really elevated the atmosphere in the sanctuary. Afterward, the wedded couple and I drove around to two locations Theresa had picked out beforehand. I'll share some of what Theresa wrote about them:
"Union Stockyard Gate: This neighborhood has a lot of meaning to my immigrant family, so I think this Gate is pretty symbolic of my roots. My Godfather worked the Yards and my father works in the meatpacking industry to this day. Plus, it's such a pretty gate :).
Roosevelt Road Bridge: This is my favorite spot in the city to view the skyline at night. Plus, I just think this is an interesting bridge."
I love photographing couples at locations with special meaning to them.
Theresa and Erasmo, I hope these photos hold special meaning to you. ¡Felicitaciones!
Venue: Alessandro's Banquets
Dress and Veil: Lupe Haro (friend of the bride)
Florist: Mostly Flowers
Make-up and Hair: Morgan Blaul
DJ: Mike Huerta
Band: Mariachi Real Guadalajara
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I was so happy to have some lovely light and a lovely couple to photograph.
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Chelsea and Kurt outdid themselves with their wedding. You can see Part 1 here. Their families and friends also really helped make this wedding look spectacular. Of course, the talented Chelsea was the creative tour de force. They went into the woods to grab the logs from an already downed tree, cut and inscribed the wood themselves, picked the blackberries and made the jam for the guests' gifts, and made the boutineers and hair pieces. Did I also mention that Chelsea styled all of the bridesmaids' hair including her and her mother's?
They totally rocked it out!! Some of my favorite parts is the vintage typewriter where guests signed in and left them messages of good will. I also just ADORE the envelop "stump" for guests wedding cards and gifts.
Chelsea also left a note for their guests that they won't kiss with the tinkling of the glasses unless the table is willing to get up and sing a song with "love" in it. It was so cool seeing the guests really get into it. They were regaled with at least 8 songs, everything from "That's amore" to "I love you a bushel and a peck" to the Barney song.
Yes, the details were lovely, but most importantly, the guests had a blast.
They totally rocked it out!! Some of my favorite parts is the vintage typewriter where guests signed in and left them messages of good will. I also just ADORE the envelop "stump" for guests wedding cards and gifts.
Chelsea also left a note for their guests that they won't kiss with the tinkling of the glasses unless the table is willing to get up and sing a song with "love" in it. It was so cool seeing the guests really get into it. They were regaled with at least 8 songs, everything from "That's amore" to "I love you a bushel and a peck" to the Barney song.
Yes, the details were lovely, but most importantly, the guests had a blast.
Vendors:
RECEPTION HALL
The Stonegate
Janet Lobo - janet@thestonegate.com
FLORIST
Blooming Flowers
Vista - ebloomingflowers@yahoo.com
DRESS
Volle's Bridal(where my mom bought the dress 30 years ago this May - "I went there with the dress and they made the changes to the dress for me)
The fabulous ladies I worked with there were Trish, Teresa & Deana."
Email: allbridal@aol.com
Phone: 847-438-7603
TUXES
Mr Tux (partnered with/part of Volle's Bridal)
DJ
Rentmyspeakers.com
Josh is the DJ - Joe(friend of the groom) owns the company
Joe@RentMySpeakers.com
(Thanks to my secondMaggie Rife for some of the shots above.)
RECEPTION HALL
The Stonegate
Janet Lobo - janet@thestonegate.com
FLORIST
Blooming Flowers
Vista - ebloomingflowers@yahoo.com
DRESS
Volle's Bridal(where my mom bought the dress 30 years ago this May - "I went there with the dress and they made the changes to the dress for me)
The fabulous ladies I worked with there were Trish, Teresa & Deana."
Email: allbridal@aol.com
Phone: 847-438-7603
TUXES
Mr Tux (partnered with/part of Volle's Bridal)
DJ
Rentmyspeakers.com
Josh is the DJ - Joe(friend of the groom) owns the company
Joe@RentMySpeakers.com
(Thanks to my secondMaggie Rife for some of the shots above.)
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Shang says:
I'm loving all the details in this wedding! Especially the use of branches
(02.19.10 @ 01:52 PM)
Leeann Marie says:
Wow. This wedding's got great rustic/vintage details! I love it
(02.19.10 @ 02:32 PM)
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Lovely work :)
(02.24.10 @ 03:00 PM)Love that last shot!
(02.24.10 @ 03:04 PM)Awesome work Laurie - the processing is really clean, and I love the story you've captured at the ceremony! The garter in the chandelier is pretty hilarious as well! Great wedding :-)
(02.24.10 @ 03:17 PM)Lovely! The shot of them getting in the limo is fabulous!
(02.24.10 @ 03:18 PM)Beautiful. Wow someone made that dress. I wonder if she makes other dresses. My favorite is hte one outside where she turns back to him. OMG tear..
(02.24.10 @ 03:36 PM)Beautiful photos!!
(02.24.10 @ 03:40 PM)Nice set. As a midwest resident, I know the challenge you are up against during the winter months. The light isn't exactly there. You did a great job.
(02.24.10 @ 04:33 PM)That looks cold!
(02.24.10 @ 04:39 PM)Very very nice set. I LOVE the one of them outside about to kiss. :)
This is absolutely beautiful Laurie! I especially love the outside shots, Im sure the couple are thrilled!
(02.24.10 @ 05:20 PM)Amazing. The bride is gorgeous. Love these photos and I bet the couple is swooning with praise for you!
(02.24.10 @ 05:34 PM)Laurie...I am speechless....the emotion of that day came to me all over again. THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!! I can't wait to share these with Erasmo tonight when we are home...
(02.24.10 @ 05:40 PM)You have such a talent. You images are so sharp and crisp and the emotion you caption is amazing. Great work!
(02.24.10 @ 07:03 PM)Beautiful! My absolute fav is the one in the stone archway with her leaning toward him. LOVE!
(02.24.10 @ 09:32 PM)The shot with the groom looking on while she gets bustled - love it.
(02.24.10 @ 11:51 PM)Like the pics outside in the snow, being from Southern California I rarely get to see snow.
(02.25.10 @ 01:41 AM)Excellent pictures! the photo of the groom looking over to the Bride as she is getting ready for the first dance.... wow! Pure masterpiece!
(02.25.10 @ 04:54 AM)The first photo of them standing under the large archway is stunning! I also really like your B&W conversions.
(02.25.10 @ 07:40 AM)The contrast and texture with the chandelier is amazing. Also, so many of the detail photos, from the bustling to the veil, are really stunning.
(02.25.10 @ 10:11 AM)beautiful set. such an awesome mix of tradition and modern photography. love it!
(02.25.10 @ 05:58 PM)Beautiful! My favorite is the one at the altar where they're looking at each other... their expressions are priceless. Love it.
(02.25.10 @ 06:36 PM)My favorite is the bride and groom dancing in B&W. Totally beautiful!
(02.26.10 @ 12:28 AM)So jealous of the snow! Great job
(02.26.10 @ 10:26 AM)Laurie, the photos are gorgeous. I love the story telling and you captured the garter toss brilliantly.
(02.26.10 @ 11:27 AM)Great storytelling. Looks like a classy, elegant affair.
(02.26.10 @ 12:19 PM)Simply beautiful! Very nicely done, I love it.
(02.26.10 @ 05:03 PM)So much symbolism & tradition. Great set!
(02.26.10 @ 08:51 PM)Great shots! Awesome work!
(02.27.10 @ 08:47 AM)I love the shots in the snow, especially under the big archway. Nice work!
(02.27.10 @ 09:07 AM)These are some really gorgeous images, Laurie.
(02.28.10 @ 10:37 AM)Sigh, even better seeing the finals all together. There are some beautiful story-telling images in this series. The one where she's looking over her shoulder while he's reading...can see the intensity of her feelings, and again, I'm with Steve, the one where he's watching them bustle the dress. Well done.
(03.01.10 @ 09:29 AM)It's obvious that you pay a lot of attention to finding unique angles. Wonderful job! I love the shot of the two open dorrways...
(03.02.10 @ 05:37 PM)Theresa..Oh my..you are simply stunning, I really mean it..you look so beautiful & breathing taking and that dress is just is simply goregous. Love is in the air....Congratulation to both of you. I love the picture when he is talking and you are standing off to the side looking at him So nice..I am going to stop for a write a book. :)
(03.15.10 @ 08:53 AM)Tere, I have never seen anyone so beautiful. You are truly breathtaking! Words cannot describe what I see in these pictures... there is so much love, purity, and bond between the two of you! These photos have truly captured your personality in so many ways!
(04.08.10 @ 11:39 AM)Dios te a bendicido y espero que te siga bendiciendo desde lejos.... el tenia algo precioso reservado especialmente para ti...valio la pena esperar! Que DIOS los bendiga SIEMPRE.. a ti y a tu esposo!