Joe & Sarah's Engagement

Cantigny Park - Winfield, IL

November 1, 2009

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This afternoon, I spent a bit of time with Joe and Sarah at Cantigny. Joe and I went to the same grade school and high school, and became reconnected when he proposed to his lovely fiance. We had a fantastic time roaming the grounds of the park, playing in leaves, and just laughing while we snapped a few photos.

After working with them today, I can already tell that their wedding is going to be a lot of fun and memorable. I'm very much looking forward to the wedding, you two!! Hope to see you before then, of course!

~amy

Jorge & Jessica

Their Wedding Day

Danada House - Wheaton, IL

October 31, 2009

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While today's wedding was on Halloween, there were really very few parts of the wedding that had to do with the holiday - much of the decor had a fall theme to it, including the gorgeous flowers. Today was the first time that I got to meet Jorge and Jessica in person, as they were incredibly trusting in our friend Gillian's referral to use me as their photographer. I cannot express how incredibly thrilled I am that they asked me to photograph their special day.

It was unique from start to finish. We began by having the happy couple see each other before the ceremony in order to take as many photographs as possible with Jorge, Jessica and their bridal party. Their ceremony had special touches, including apples lining the aisles and decorating the tables in the front of the ceremony location. They served brisket, pork chops, mac and cheese, and a whole bunch of other yummy 'comfort' foods for dinner (and I have to say, I encourage EVERYONE to do something like this for their wedding!), and cupcakes for dessert.

The part that got me? I didn't even have to ask these two to be goofy - they climbed into a bathtub AND a shower and posed for a few photos. Jorge and Jessica invited my assistant, Megan, and I stayed a little while after we were supposed to leave, so... we did :)

What a treat it was to end my 2009 wedding season with this wedding. Jorge and Jessica, I wish you all the happiness in the world in your new life together. I also hope to see more of you both in the future :) Congratulations!!

~amy