LeaAnne & Raj - Hindu Wedding Ceremony at The Ritz Carlton - Grand Cayman

This wedding was so big and beautiful that I need to turn this into two blog post sneak peeks! My dear friends LeaAnne & Raj made their love official in Grand Cayman on the gorgeous beach at the Ritz Carlton. They're so in love they had TWO wedding ceremonies in one day! I joke, but they really did have two ceremonies. A Hindu ceremony, and a Christian ceremony, to bring both of their families and traditions together. 

Here's a peek into the beginning of the day, the first wedding, the Hindu ceremony. It was incredibly colorful and SO beautiful. Raj rode in on a horse - some of my favorite photos! The way he hugs his mom when she first sees him, also one of my favorites! So many portions in the ceremony were beautiful, sweet and sometimes goofy. 

Since their wedding was so chock-full of photos, I had to break this down by ceremony or this blog might explode with too many beautiful photos. Keep your eyes peeled for the Christian ceremony portion, coming in the next day or so. Much love, my friends!

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Roscoe Village Wedding at Volo - Chicago, IL

Liz and Tony are married! I had such a great time photographing this intimate wedding at Volo - everything was SO beautiful. The gorgeous patio, the twinkle lights, the food, the fountain, the wine cellar... you get the point. Volo is a stunning venue! And Liz and Tony are a stunning duo. Their love is so raw and real and you can see it in the way they sneak glances at each other, or hold on tight during dances like there is no one else in the world. I love their love. Congratulations Liz & Tony. Enjoy your sneak peek! 

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Married!

Married!

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Perfect twirling dress. My view

Perfect twirling dress. My view

Brittany's view. 

Brittany's view. 

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Tony dancing with his daughter. They've got the moves!

Tony dancing with his daughter. They've got the moves!

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50 Year Anniversary Session in Chicago - Art Institute

Ted and Jane were in town from Florida celebrating their 50th anniversary recently. We took some photos in Roscoe Village and then headed to the Chicago Art Institute Gardens for a few more photos. I love the photos of the two of them laughing together so much. It makes my heart dance! 50 years, and still making each other laugh, is such an accomplishment. I love love, and I love that I get to document such amazing moments. 

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