It's hard to believe we spent 3 weeks in Europe over the summer, more on which I'll blog about later. For now, I want to share this very special wedding of our very dear friends, Alenka + Joseph. Bob met Joseph while he was employed at Apple working in the Aperture division. He's now owns his own business, Aperture Expert, and is exactly that... an expert! Alenka is an amazing graphic designer. Together, they are a perfect match.

Another beautiful wedding designed by the ever-so-talented Reva Nathan & Associates. Some may say that Susan & Ted are the modern day Brady Bunch without the "Mom always says not to play ball in the house!" lifestyle. Their ceremony was a beautiful blending of families with Susan's children Matt, Jack, & Elli, along with Ted's children, Alec, Jack, and Ryan each pouring different colored sands into one vessel symbolic of combining both families. They celebrated their vows under what Susan called her "Christian Chuppah" at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. Incredibly sweet... just see for yourself.

Thank you Susan + Ted for trusting us to show how beautiful blended families can come together!

xoxo,

~ Dawn + Bob

Every detail was so well thought out, but of course it was, Reva Nathan was the Event Planner for Sara + Matt's wedding. When you're working with the best, you only get the best. And what a wedding this was! There is nothing better than working with incredible vendors, all pulling together to make someone's wedding a day they will never forget. I'm quite positive that Sara + Matt will always remember theirs.

Sara looked stunning in her Monique Lhuillier dress. It's a two-piece gown and it is spectacular. Matt was looking quite handsome in his Ralph Lauren Black Label Tux as well. But all names aside, these two are as nice as they are beautiful. And Bob and I are so thankful they trusted us with their wedding day! Their family is wonderful and we are blessed to have such incredible clients.

I say this with the utmost of appreciation; I pray to God, that He will bring us the clients that are meant for us. Ones that are kind and genuine and truly appreciate photography and what it takes to make a great image. He never fails us and I'm so humbled by the blessings He brings to us. Sure we have days that are not so good, but then look at these photos... how can anyone deny how wonderful this world is when they get to witness incredible love like this.

Thank you Sara + Matt for allowing us to be part of your lives! And thank you Reva for the introduction to such a wonderful family!

xoxxo,

~ Dawn + Bob

I think Cooper tried stealing the show! Haha... he looked so snazzy in his bow tie. Lizzy + Brett wanted to do photo shoot a few days after their wedding and I'm so glad they did. A wedding day is always so crazy and shoots like these are laid back and relaxing. We started in the backyard of the home Lizzy grew up in. It was perfect, with a green apple tree and all. Their bulldog, Cooper, was just adorable and well, he takes after his humans! We headed off to the Chicago Botanic Garden where the backdrop of gorgeousness is incredible! Some of my favorite images are on the bench by the waterfall where all the trees blanket the background. So dreamy!

It's becoming more and more popular to do this type of shoot. Why? Well, take a look at the photos and you'll see. It's really hard to capture photos like this on a wedding day unless you dedicate 4-5 hours to it. And that is pretty rare, especially as relaxing as this type of shoot is. So, brides, make sure to think about doing this! You will love the photos!

This concludes Lizzy + Brett's story! Off to their real story.... life! We love you Lizzy + Brett!!!

xoxox,

~ Dawn

When we met with Lizzy + Brett, she had share with us that she wanted to bring the outdoors inside. I think she and her Event Planner, Randy Schuster, totally accomplished that. The Standard Club looked amazing with the huge trees that were brought in and decorated with hanging candles and threaded orchids streaming down the branches. The attention to detail was perfect. The chuppah was gorgeous carrying the theme of threaded orchids while the aisle was dressed with candles and branches. It was just incredible! The flowers were beautiful and so was the room when it came time for the reception but nothing compared to how beautiful Lizzy looked in her Vera Wang gown. I love how playful her and Brett are with each other. And there is no dying how much love was in the air!

A big thank you, THANK YOU, thank you to our dear friend and 2nd Shooter, Veronica Hinajosa, for working with Bob to make sure every detail was covered. We love you V...!!!

There are no words to describe how grateful we are to have been part of their wedding day! Stay tuned for Part 3 of their fun after the wedding shoot!

We wish you both a lifetime of happiness!!!

xoxox,

~ Dawn + Bob

So happy to share this gorgeous wedding of Melissa and Ben at the JW Marriott in Chicago created by the very talented Reva Nathan & Associates in the Summer 2012 National Issue of The Knot. They are the sweetest most beautiful couple and we love everything about them. Thank you Rebecca Crumley, Weddings Photo Director, for selecting our client's wedding for your magazine. You are a doll...!

Our dear friends, Ruth Lin + Kenny Nakai, were married just a few weeks ago. What an honor to photograph a friend's wedding, not only is Kenny a friend, he's a photographer so it's a double honor! Our friends from Miami, Ray + Anna, came to the wedding and Ray photographed the wedding as well. Another one of our dear friends, Veronica, photographed their wedding too! This wedding was well covered by 3 talented photographers.

Bob photographed their engagement session and then came their wedding day at the swanky River East Arts Center in Chicago. They were surrounded by their friends and family. It was a beautiful day indeed.

I just noticed that Chris + Oliver, the videographers, posted a same day edit from the wedding. It's a must see!!! Click here to take you to their fabulous site! I do hope we get to work with them in the near future... love their work!

Ruth + Kenny, thank you for allowing us to be part of your wedding day! May God continue to bless you with all that life has to offer. You are loved!

xoxo, ~ Dawn + Bob

Ps: Images posted here are ones captured by Bob. I'm sure you will find some amazing ones on Ray + Veronica's blog as well.

We are so honored to be a member of Inside Weddings Member's Circle. It's an incredible opportunity for us. Thank you Marilyn Oliveira, Art Scangas, and Walt Shepard for believing is us and inviting us into your circle.

We are beyond honored to have Taylor + Scott's beautiful wedding at The Standard Club created by Jan Ehrenberg founder of Parties, Events & More, featured in the Spring 2012 edition. Inside Weddings is a top wedding magazine for bride's looking to be inspired. Thank you so much!!!

And a huge thank you to Taylor + Scott for allowing us to be part of your lives. You are both beautiful inside and out and you have the most amazing family!!! We are truly honored.

xoxoxo ~ Dawn + Bob

Emily and Brian your wedding was amazing and I should have blogged this sooner. There wasn't one detail missing in your wedding day. Reva Nathan and her team did an incredible job making your wedding a dream come true! The Peninsula Hotel is such a beautiful venue and oh my gosh, I loved your Vera Wang wedding gown. You looked so beautiful and the love you have for each other is undeniable. Thank you, so many thank yous, for trusting us with your wedding day memories!

One last thank you to a dear friend of ours, Veronica Hinojosa, who 2nd shoot this wedding with Bob. We love you to pieces V.

xoxoxox!!!! ~ Dawn + Bob

Click here to see Emily + Brian's images on Facebook.

We are excited for Emily and Brian's wedding to be featured in Chicago Social Brides. 5th Anniversary Edition Special Collector's Guide. Emily and Brian were married at the Peninsula hotel and it was beyond incredible. right down to every single detail created by Reva Nathan & Associates . A big thank you to Emily, Brian and their family for letting us be part of their very special day!