Heidi and Dave are an amazing couple living and working in downtown Chicago. They love living in the big city but decided to have their wedding in Heidi's hometown of Appleton, Wisconsin.
Heidi is a very organized person... having just competed the Boston marathon proves that she is also hard working and dedicated. So when I arrived at her parents home and found a hand written note of things to remember on the wedding day I wasn't surprised. She must have gotten her skills from her mom who put together by hand over a hundred place cards that included a cut out of the Chicago skyline.
Heidi and Dave had custom invitations made as well as a custom wedding ring plate with their names and date on it. Their wedding colors where a cornflower blue and were incorporated in everything from the cocktail length bridesmaids dresses to the linens and chair bows. Everything was beautiful!
I had the pleasure of shooting with second photographer Mia Stevens. Mia was a great addition to the day... here is a link to her blog to see her upcoming post of her photos from this wedding. Mia and I are both members of the Collection, an amazing group of photographers who not only refer each other when we are booked... but also second shoot together, travel to conventions and even cover weddings in the case of an emergency.
It was a great pleasure to shoot Heidi and Dave's wedding... Congratulations!!!! Here are my favorites from the day....
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Bridal Boutique: The Bridal Event
Bridesmaids Dress Boutique: Tie the Knot
Bridesmaids Dress Designer: Dessy
Menswear: The Bridal Event
Florist: Masters Touch Florist Studio
Invitations: Lindsey Ryan Design - Etsy
Jeweler: Blue Nile, Jared and Robbins Brothers
Rehearsal Dinner: Beefeaters British Grille-Pub
Cake: Simple Simon Bakery
Entertainment/DJ: Elite Music Service
Ceremony: St. Thomas More
Reception Venue: Riverview Country Club
Transportation: Lamers Bus Lines
Groom's Gift: Unveiled Portraits Boutique Boudoir
Wedding Night Accommodations: Copperleaf Hotel
Honeymoon: El Dorado Royale Riviera Maya