So many brides cross their french manicured fingers for a wedding day like Kelley and Ben's. The light was beautiful. I didn't even need to wear a jacket. And it was NOVEMBER! in CHICAGO!
One of my favorite moments of the day was watching Kelley dance with her father and Ben dance with his mother. Wow! They all can dance! I also loved photographing the wedding party as they danced and sang in the trolley as it strolled through downtown Naperville.
Kelley and Ben, thank you so much for hiring me to capture your beautiful wedding. I had a ball!
If you want to relive the memories from the entire wedding, you can view the slideshow here. Recognize the music, Kelley and Ben?
Vendors:
DJ or Band: Something 2 Dance 2
Catering: Bobak's Signature Events
Florist: Walden Florists
Hair and/or make-up: Bridal Beauty Salon
Videographer: "I Do Films"
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Kelley and Ben had their "First Look" at Catigny Park. I totally respect the tradition of the bride and groom not seeing each other until the wedding ceremony. That being said, for fall and winter weddings when the sun sets earlier, it's so much easier for the couple to trade tradition for better light. Seeing each other without an audience also settles the couple's nerves and allows them to enjoy cocktail hour later. I did it for my own wedding and loved it.
So ta da! Here is Part 1! (Two of the photos, photo of the groomsmen and one of the "First Look" photos are by my second photographer, the talented Kelly Ry.)
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LOVE THEM! The colors are amazing...I am pretty excited about this 2nd post!!!
(11.19.09 @ 07:55 AM)Okay... not gonna lie but I squealed a little when I saw the photos... I just keep looking at them over and over and... you get the idea!
(11.19.09 @ 08:04 AM)Two things...no, Three: #1 Her eyes are an insanely gorgeous shade of blue, #2 It was a fabulous wedding (so thanks for having me along!), #3 These shots are great, Laurie, and I'm already looking forward to future installments!
(11.19.09 @ 08:23 AM)Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!! Kelley, your hair and make-up was outstanding on an already beautiful face. Oh and Ben was so very handsome too. You guys had a picture perfect wedding day and your pictures showed it. Just incredibly beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(11.19.09 @ 03:14 PM)Ooohh...Ahhh...I love them so much, and I can not get enough of them! I can only imagine what else you captured Laurie! Can't wait to find out!
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Oh my Laurie! I am so anxious to see what other photographic gems you have waiting for us to see!
(11.18.09 @ 10:35 AM)Perfection! The dress, the shoes, the hair, the flowers, and especially the GROOM! I love you both!
Laurie, I feel like a kid on Christmas...I can not wait to see more photos!
love the first shot of them on the balcony with the railing and the columns. simple and gorgeous. great work laurie.
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