It was so nice to finally meet Melissa and John in person!
We met today at Countryside Church, where John is a pastor. Their wedding will be there in August. They wanted to take a walk around Creek Ridge County Park and it was a fantastic idea! It could not have been a more beautiful day, especially after the icky cold rain yesterday.
Next we went to Washington Park, which was packed with people for the first time since I started doing sessions this spring. Summer is truly here!
Stephen and Meghan truly know how to throw a party! Their wedding was stunning, and so fun! I’m so glad my friend from high school, Devon, introduced us!
The ladies got ready at Elle Salon on 8th street. I LOVE AVEDA. I definitely suggest this salon to anyone looking for somewhere chic and professional in Michigan City.
Raising up a junior diva!
Meghan waiting…
They finished dressing at Meghan’s uncle’s house in Long Beach. Eight bridesmaids and countless other ladies packed together for mimosas and mirror space. Adorable!
The ceremony was at St. Mary’s, one of the cutest churches in Michigan City. Loved it! And check these flowers, another fantastic job by Jonas from Flowers with Jazz.
Stephen’s sisters sang during the ceremony, amazing!
The Bishop that performed the service also busted some Coldplay, as well as a hockey story or two. He was fantastic, and their family friend.
Fantastic kiss!
We dipped onto the golf course before the reception began at Long Beach Country Club. This location was special to Meghan’s family; they spent countless summers there. The light showers couldn’t stop us from snapping just a few!
They also had a fantastic idea, put photos of family members’ weddings on display! I love this! I can’t wait for one of my photos to show up at the next wedding. After all, Meghan and Stephen are both from families of five children. So you know it’s coming! I hope I’m blessed enough to spend another wedding with the McCarthy or Dix family. Thanks guys!
Not only were the first and parent dances incredible, everyone at this wedding was an amazing dancer!
The dance floor was so packed I got ZERO photos of anyone in the middle. It was dangerous out there!
Liz and Benjamin decided to take a trip to Indiana to celebrate their marriage and Benjamin’s adoption of Rafael. They stayed at the fantastic Tryon Farm Guesthouse, which is an adorable B&B on an old farm. Behind the guesthouse is the progressive conservation-oriented development, Tryon Farm. Before moving back to Chicago, Liz lived in Tryon Farm. How fabulous! I have always loved this development! Learn more here.
Here are a few of my favorites
I really COULD NOT WAIT to meet Stephanie. We have been myspace buddies for a long time, and after our last session got rained out, I prayed for great weather today. When a few drops hit the ground this afternoon I was horrified, but the sun poked out and the ground was dry (enough) for everything to go through as planned!
Their wedding in October definitely tops my list of can’t wait to photograph events. You guys are awesome, perfect for each other, and so cute!
Amy! Seeing these engagement pictures makes me so excited for you to take ours on Saturday!! Love them all.
Aww, thanks! I am so psyched about our session. I love autumn so much, I’m in an amazing and creative mood all week long! I have ideas pouring out of my head for us.
I didn’t photograph this one, but Jose did! This is his last wedding working with me since he started his own company. I wish I could be at two places at once, I’d have loved to attend this wedding. Not only was every detail perfect, Sarah and Ken are great! Good thing I’ll get a chance to hang out with them a little more in August when one of their bridesmaids, Natalie, gets married! In fact, three of the ladies in the photo have been photographed by me before! You probably recognize Jen most recently from her two sessions last week! I love it. I can’t wait to photograph these ladies again! Stunning!
I love the ring inscription. My bride last weekend was a Latin teacher, so I suppose I could have asked her what this meant. I looked it up instead, FOREVER LOVE. I was close. Sarah just emailed and told me, OUR LOVE IS FOREVER.
These are just a few of my favorites. The rest should be up shortly, so pre-register and receive a $5 credit!