Monday, December 29, 2014

Shawn+Raj's Downtown Chicago Engagement Session

Recently we met up with Shawn and Raj for their engagement session downtown Chicago. We got to walk around Michigan Ave., the Trump tower, and finished up the shoot at Union Station. The couple is planning for their Intercontinental Hotel wedding in August of 2015.
Congrats  Shawn and Raj! We can't want for your wedding!

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Friday, December 26, 2014

Megan+Andy's Intercontinental Wedding

The Proposal: Megan and Andy got engaged on Andy’s birthday! The couple was having a nice dinner at home when Andy suddenly announced that he had a present for Megan. She was quite surprised since it was his birthday! When Megan opened up the present, she saw an engraved puppy collar and immediately knew that Andy had surrendered and agreed to get a puppy together! She was so excited about the prospect of getting a puppy that she did not see Andy get down on his knees. When she looked up, Andy was on his knees with a ring in his hand and he asked Megan to marry him. Not surprisingly, she said yes!

The Wedding: Megan started the day with getting ready at the InterContinental Hotel. Her makeup and hair were by Beauty on Call, gown by Victoria Sdoukos, and shoes by Stuart Weitzman. The Bridesmaids wore dresses from David's Bridal with accessories by Givenchy. The Groom and Groomsmen wore suits from Men's Warehouse.
Then it was time for the ceremony, and we headed to Old St. Patrick's Church where Megan and Andy exchanged vows. After church, we headed out on the town for photographs of the newlyweds and their wedding party. Hitting up the classic spots, Buckingham Fountain, the Board of Trade, and Michigan Ave. before heading back to the InterContinental for the reception. The florals were by Tiffany Schimmerling, video by Chicago Videoworks, Inc., wedding cake by Bittersweet, with entertainment provided by Stitely.
A great time was had by all.
Congrats Megan and Andy!

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Monday, December 22, 2014

Brittany+Scott's Renaissance Hotel Wedding

The Proposal: Their first trip together was to Ohio University in Athens, OH in Dec. 2010 (which is Scott's alma matar). They were there for a wedding. About 3 years later (Oct 2013) Brittany and Scott returned to Scott's college for homecoming. Scott suggested they take a walk from the hotel to the campus to get to the homecoming tailgate. Once they got to campus, Scott began started to give Brittany a tour and the next thing she knew,  he proposed in front of his freshman dorm. Brittany thought all his friends were going to jump out and be taking photos, but it was just her and Scott alone, making it really romantic and special. It was fun to celebrate in a place that is near and dear to Scott and now is near and dear to Brittany and all their friends too. Brittany was very surprised, as she thought it was going to take place the following weekend, as the couple had a trip planned to London for Scott's 30th birthday. It was so fun to be surprised in Ohio and then to celebrate in London. Speaking of surprises, Scott is also planning the honeymoon and the location is a surprise!

The Wedding: The whole days festivities, planned by Linda Alpert, took place at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Chicago. We started with Brittany getting ready. Her makeup was by Kristy Oliverio, hair by Gianna Pulia of Rocco & Rocca Salon, gown by House of Brides Couture, shoes by Kate Spade, and jewelry by Nadri. The Bridesmaids wore LulaKate from Bella Bridesmaids, and the Groom and Groomsmen wore Vera Wang suits from Men's Warehouse
After everyone got ready, we put Scott out on the balcony so Brittany could sneak up behind him for their first look. Then we took the whole wedding party to the Chicago Theater area for some photos before heading back to the Renaissance for the Ketubah signing and wedding ceremony. Videography by R.E.M, florals by ArtQuest LTD, and the evenings entertainment was by Front of House. The couple gave away favors of Garrett's Popcorn to their guests, and a great time was had by everyone!
Congrats Brittany and Scott!

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