Sherwin and Allana – Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier, Chicago IL wedding

This wedding is special to me, Allana is my sorority sister from College and I was so happy to see her marrying her soulmate, Sherwin.  We had an amazing time at their engagement session in May.   Their theme was peacock feathers/colors and Allana used that 100% throughout the day!

I’m in love with this headpiece that she MADE! 

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You wouldn’t know this, but she is looking up at the Hancock Building because that is where Sherwin is waiting for her! 

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Their first look was a bit non-traditional and I loved it!

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Some quiet time before the big event!

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We then went over to Crystal Gardens inside of Navy Pier and explored the area around there!

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The ceremony was very sweet and emotional!

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This fabulous jumbo cupcake (and the normal sized ones) were from Molly’s.  I have to say, they may rival my cupcakes I had at my wedding!  The cupcake I chose had real cookie dough inside!

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Dance Dance!

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And the belly dancer came to entertain!  She was amazing, I could not keep my eyes off her hips! haha

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Later that night, we all hopped on the carousel for a fun ride!

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And of course had to grab some awesome night portraits! 

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There were THREE Melissa McClure couples in attendance!  Andy and Rosy, Allana and Sherwin and Kirsten and Brett!  So fun!

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I am so happy for you two and excited for what the future has in store!  Love you!

xoxo, 

M

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Jake and Amy – Engaged!

Some of you may not know, but I spent the last week and half of July in Chicago.  I ate some Jimmy Johns, saw my best friend and had a lot of photo shoots!

One of those being, Amy and Jake who are getting married next July in the ‘burbs of Chicago.  I am so excited!  Amy is my sorority sister from College and I had the pleasure of meeting Jake for the first time.  We met up at Cantigny Park.  This is a gorgeous place!  The museum is closed on Mondays so we had the entire place to ourselves! 

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With storm clouds looming overhead, we made our way to the Naperville Fire Station, where Jake is employed.  This was a new experience for me, and it was fun having free range on the engine and the station! 🙂

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It was so great hanging out with you two, I can’t wait for next Summer and your awesome wedding! 

Special thanks to my assistant Tina for driving me and helping me shoot!  You rock! 

xoxo, M

Andy and Rosanna – Coronado Theatre, Rockford, IL Wedding

I’m so sorry, blog world!  I have neglected you a little too long this time!   I was in Illinois for 9 days and came home to a packed weekend in San Diego!  I have a TON of images to blog from the last two weeks!

First up, Rosy and Andy’s wedding in Rockford Illinois!  They were married in this rad old theatre, such a unique location! 

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I adore this photo that my assistant, Tina took of Rosy’s shoes!  <3

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Meanwhile, downstairs, the men were tearing it up on Rock Band

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The lovely bride…

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…and her handsome groom!

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They incorporated some Persian traditions to the ceremony!

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Love this moment immediately after the ceremony

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They got to choose what the sign said on this side.  They told me they were trying to get the word “awesome” to make a come-back. I responded with “I never knew awesome was gone…”

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Check out that ceiling! 

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Gorgeous!!!

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We snuck off to get a view of the reception from above

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Their signature drink called…what else?  The Blue Awesome.

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Later in the night, a belly dancer showed up to entertain!

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Well you knew they were Rock Band fans…

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Thanks to my lovely assistant Tina Jean for driving to Rockford and singing along to Lady Gaga with me!

Rosy and Andy, I know you are enjoying Cancun right now!  Thanks for being so “awesome”!

xoxo, M

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Jeremy and Jill – La Jolla Cove Engagement

Last week I met up with Jill and Jeremy at La Jolla Cove for their engagement session.  The tide was super high so we didn’t get a ton of beach shots.  But it was fun trying to avoid the waves!

Thanks to Courtney from After the Engagement for referring these two!

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I loved hearing their story about being high school sweethearts who spent time apart and then their lives brought them back together!

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Those eyes!!!  I feel I need to mention, Jeremy has really nice eyes too!  He was getting jealous that I was gushing over Jill’s eyes the whole time =P

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These two are getting married in January!  Best of luck on the rest of your wedding planning!

xoxo, M

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