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Chicago : Travel

October 27, 2011 by Jensey 2 Comments

For the past few years, New York City was our favorite city to visit. But last year when we shot Rebecca and Matias’ wedding, we quickly fell in love with Chicago. It was like a tiny bite of NYC, but with a gorgeous water view and a little more space to breathe. It also doesn’t hurt that it’s a quick four hour drive away from our favorite grandparents, and we get to drive through sites like this to get there. :)

I know there’s no sense of scale here, but these babies were HUGE! They make me think of Ellen’s Energy Adventure. :)

We met these two while exploring the north side and talked for about 15 minutes! After meeting this little guy, I’m thinking his breed could be a good sibling for Huck. ;)

Of course, a favorite thing to photograph in the city is the Bean!

Favorite!

We ended our day with a trip to the Sears Tower, where we stood in a glass box overlooking the city. Gorgeous! :)

More Travel Posts!

  • Paris, France Part I
  • Paris, France Part II
  • New York, NY

Filed Under: Personal, Travels Tagged With: chicago, cloud gate, sears tower, the bean, willis tower

Laurie + David : Wedding Part II

October 26, 2011 by Jensey 5 Comments

Continued from Laurie and David’s Wedding Part I.

I don’t know that I’ve ever seen a more gorgeous ballroom than the Elysian’s.

While they were transitioning the ceremony site into the reception hall,  Raina practiced throwing her bouquet. :)

*Seriously* magical. I mean… Seriously. :)

Oh, hello there. :)

Their choreographed first dance was to “A Whole New World.”

David and Rayna did the sweetest father daughter dance to “Isn’t She Lovely.”

Flower girl power. :)

The evening ended with Laurie serenading David… So perfect. :) Laurie and David, thank you so much for bringing us to Chicago!

Some Related Posts :

  • Laurie and David’s Chicago Engagement
  • Laurie and David’s Wedding Part I
  • Rebecca and Matias’ Chicago Engagement

Filed Under: Weddings Tagged With: chicago, elysian hotel

Laurie + David : Wedding Part I

October 25, 2011 by Jensey 2 Comments

When Laurie and David first met us, they were toying around with the idea of having a Disney wedding. We were secretly ecstatic when they moved the location to downtown Chicago. ;) The ceremony and reception were held at the luxurious Elysian Hotel.

Laurie and David opted to have a “first look” which gave us plenty of photo time around the city. :)

They kicked things off by practicing their first dance in the Elysian’s lobby.

David’s gorgeous daughter looking on. :)

Raina and David have the sweetest relationship!

Laurie and David arranged for us to take photos at Wrigley Field. I’m by no means a sports fan, but even I was excited about that! :)

My favorite. :):):)

Laurie designed her ceremony space herself- It looked amazing.

Click here for Part Two! :)

Related Weddings :

  • Laurie and David’s Wedding Part II
  • Kaitlyn and Tony’s Isleworth Wedding
  • Kara and Hoang’s San Francisco Wedding
  • Fleming and Peter’s Orlando Wedding

Filed Under: Weddings Tagged With: chicago, elysian hotel, first look

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