OH…and a quick baby update! Even though she isn’t due until March 13th, my Doctor discovered that this baby might be making an early appearance because I’m “ready” (dilated, effaced, contractions, etc) a bit earlier than they expected! Although, it’s anyone’s guess when she will actually arrive (knowing my luck, she will make me deal with this for several more weeks, show up late and have fooled us all!), everything is in place for it to be any time! So, wish me luck!! I’ll certainly do a baby update when the little one arrives!!

Mark made an appearance which was FUN and special! And my Momma and I!

One of my dearest and oldest friends, Lindsay, who did soo much to help make the shower possible! And my awesome Mom and Sis…the hosts who pulled the whole thing off!

My niece, Charli!! Can you believe how big she is getting!!! 20 Months already!!

My Mom, Sis and I with Mark’s wonderful Mom and Sister, Linda & Hannah..

We made a BIG announcement that my SISTER IS EXPECTING AGAIN!!!!!! YAY!!!!! She is due in September with her 2nd child and we are SOO excited!!

This was NOT my idea and no, i’m not telling you how big I measured!!!!

Generations…My sis and I, Mom, Grandma and my niece Charli!

My college roommates, who all came from out of city, state or country to be with me! Thanks girls!!! You are the best and I love you!

And Erika…my awesome studio manager! THANK YOU for taking the pictures, E! You are the best!:)

VENDORS:

Ceremony & Reception: Fairmont Hotel Chicago
Design & Florals: www.kehoedesigns.com
Dress: Ultimate Bride Chicago
Hair: Alison Haiduke
Makeup: Faces by Suzanna, Suzanna Ishoo
Quartet: Parkwest Strings
DJ: DJ Sye Young

In the Presidential Suite….in the President’s hometown…

Another very sweet first meeting…

I ADORE this series soooo much!!! Couldn’t decide on the black and white or sepia…loved them both…so you get them both!


And we were off to the Train Station because it was a windy, take your breath away 12 degrees outside in Chicago…and had to be in the double negatives with the windchill! Yikes!

I can’t believe Diane endured this….she’s such a trooper! I was totally scared I would have my first bride with frostbite!

One amazing cocktail hour…complete with incredible food and LOTS of it…which continued through the end of the night with meals, snacks and desserts galore! Oh soo tempting for a pregnant chick!

And then the stunning reception…

Hunter and Diane did the countdown! HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010!!!!!!!

After the incredible cocktail hour, then salad and a full dinner, then cake, then a full dessert and fruit bar, they had a late night snack to complete the night!

color….

or black and white? i can’t ever decide….good thing it’s my blog and I can just post both!

Just a quick note informing you that we are in the process of an office move and therefore, email and internet are temporarily down! We will return to business the week of January 11th!

Thank you for your patience!! We will be in touch with you as soon as we possibly can!!

VENDORS:

Cake: Classic Cakes of Carmel
Videographer: B & C Digital Media Productions
Invitations: Vicki Smith, Designs by Victoria
Gown: Bridal & Formal
Makeup: Kiralee Hubbard, Eyemax Makeup
Hair: Allison Ciocetto
Flowers: Chris Cromwell, Bloomz
Transportation: Indy Antique Limo and Miller Transportation

Another incredibly sweet first meeting!! I’ve had some smart clients this year…all seeing each other and doing the bulk of their pictures before the ceremony so they can enjoy their party later!!
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And the sweetest first meeting…oh gosh, it was a teary one too…for all of us! loved it!
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Those words describe both this incredible wedding and this amazing couple! And I could go ON and ON about it…and how terrific it truly was! With the hard work of Monica Richard with Detail & Design and a team of incredible wedding professionals, this wedding came off flawlessly! I’ll let the images tell the rest of the story….

Erin & Rik….thank you for allowing me to be a part of your incredible wedding. You are terrific people and I’m truly honored to have been chosen to capture your love. I hope you are having a amazing honeymoon.

WEDDING PROFESSIONALS: (because I hate the word vendor and just realized I’d been using it myself! duh!)
Coordination: Monica Richard, Detail & Design
Ceremony & Reception: Indianapolis Public Library
Officiant: Dr. Scott Toussaint
Gown: Bridal & Formal
Makeup: Kiralee Hubbard, Eyemax Makeup
Cupcakes: Flying Cupcake
Carriage: Blue Ribbon Carriages

ONE OF TWO POSTS: (yes, i have an overshooting problem….)

And another incredibly sweet first meeting! Note to clients…want to get the most out of your wedding photography….the most out of your day….relieve your stress and actually get to SEE your husband on your wedding day….then seeing each other before your ceremony is the way to go!! My clients are already choosing to see each other without my input…they are awesome..and smart! And they end up with a set of images like this…I ADORE these shots because Erin & Rik ROCKED IT!!!

And then I got a lil concert!!! It was AWESOME!

And then they deserved some play time!

Alicia & Robert had an INCREDIBLE wedding, it was truly soo wonderful in every way…well, except for one and that is the lovely Indiana weather. It rained and rained and rained on their wedding day…but what I love about Alicia & Robert is that it didn’t even bring their spirits down a bit! As you will see, they were as thrilled as possible about marrying one another that day, regardless of the weather! It was awesome how they handled it and all the more reason why I adore them and think this was just an AWESOME wedding!

VENDORS:

Ceremony & Reception: Indiana Roof Ballroom
Coordination: Circle City Planners
Hair: Indy Bridal Hair, Irina Green
Makeup: Eyemax Makeup, Kiralee Hubbard
Floral: Add Love Flowers
Videography: Indy Visual, Bob Ridge
Band: Zannado

Oh, this was the SWEETEST first meeting and then followed by a lil surprise when Alicia brought their dog along for their first meeting and Robert was SOO excited…soo sweet!!

They do this family huddle that MELTS my heart…soo sweet! I can’t wait to have a child!