Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Sapna and Dev's Wedding

Sapna and Dev's wedding was glorious. There was a really small group of guests, so I got the chance to meet and talk with many of their family members throughout the day. They were all so kind and welcoming. Their ceremony was held at the Radhey Shyam Temple, and we all headed over to the Indian House Restaurant in Oakbrook (awesome food!) for the reception.



Gorgeous!






The ceremony started with the eldest person blessing the couple: Sapna's grandmother


There were lots of cute moments during the ceremony.


During the reception Sapna's sister asked if I would take a few photos that showed off her eyelashes (done at Mario Tricoci). But of course!


These two are constantly laughing together; I loved it!




Stick around the slideshow!

Monday, November 24, 2008

KC and Feanil's engagement celebration

KC and Feanil had a fabulous engagement ceremony and party! Lots of color, lots of people, and lots of glitter and sparkle. KC has been writing about her experiences of marrying into an Indian family for the past few months, which is quite an interesting read: Bahu Boot Camp; Intercultural Wedding Adventures

I loved all the details of KC's outfit and jewelry.






They're so cute together!


These hearts had been painted on the pavement just outside the location, and they requested a shot with them.






A moment during the ceremony: KC and her parents' hands


rice being given to KC


Just after the rings exchange


There were many cute little kids at the party


Dancing time!




These guys were lifting Feanil's mom up on their shoulders


So much color and movement! I loved it.




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Thursday, November 06, 2008

Aloha!!

Greetings from Hawai'i! I'm loving this warm weather (although it was warm when I left Chicago too!), and the scenery is beautiful. I'll have lots of photos to share, but here's one to hold everyone over.

Today I'm competing with my chorus at the Sweet Adelines International convention! If you're online today, watch us at 3:05pm Honolulu time (7:05 central):
http://www.sweetadelineintl.org/webcast.cfm

hawai'i

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Jack and family

I had a great time spending the afternoon with this adorable family in Hyde Park. Little Jack is 14 months old and ready to win the hearts of many!





Jack enjoys story time!












Jack enjoys airplanes :)


Thanks for a great afternoon Katie, Steve, and Jack!

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Sapna and Dev's Engagement

I spent a rather chilly October afternoon with Sapna and Dev for their engagement session, but they didn't let that stop them from enjoying themselves. They're an adorable couple and I had a blast with them!

Sweet!


I love having my couples dance and twirl for me; looks like they enjoyed it!




Dev suggested they use this photo for their "we're moving" postcard: their new mansion! :) (It's the Field Museum, for those non-Chicago readers)








The handsome Dev


And the beautiful Sapna

Monday, October 27, 2008

Beau's first Halloween

My past wedding clients Amorie and Rob LOVE Halloween, so they wanted to send out cards this year with their first-born, in celebration of his first Halloween. Amorie had picked out two very cute costumes, so we all headed to the park, wondering what Beau would think about all this commotion we were making him go through.

So far, so good


A little scared...


There's a spider in my eye!


Happy again




Poor little thing... what are we making him do?!


Happy Beau!