Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Forrest- take 2

We are getting photos of baby Forrest every month for his first year- this was our second meeting- so fun to watch him grow! This time I got to see him awake and see his gorgeous baby blues! (last time he slept through the whole thing) We even got a few big smiles. What a cutie!Photobucket
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Thursday, September 25, 2008

Congratulations Annie + Billy!

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Annie and Billy are both adorable and so sweet together! They tied the knot at one of my new favorite venues, the gorgeous Danada House in Wheaton where we had perfect weather for a garden wedding. Some of the photo highlights below include Annie carrying the same dime her Mother and Grandmother carried down the aisle which is laid on top of her touching handwritten vows to Billy, the place cards- which were also taffy apples, and a such a fun choregraphed first dance- these two have moves! Thanks for trusting me to photograph your big day, it was a pleasure! Wishing you both all the best in your marriage- your off to a beautiful start : ) Kris
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Monday, September 15, 2008

Congratulations Marlee + Bob!

Photos from this wedding will be posted on my proofsite by October 8th. For the event code, use Marlee's maiden name.Photobucket
A grey sky over Appleton last weekend couldn't darken the mood on this gorgeous wedding! Marlee and Bob were just beaming the whole day and everyone around them glowed! They put so many thoughtful touches into their day, from Marlee's heirloom wedding dress (it was her mother's), to a sweet personalized note to each guest, and a much anticipated cheese sculpture! These two are so sweet together and their smiles were contagious! An amazing time was had by all, especially on the dance floor as this crowd was ready to party!

First up, Marlee getting helped into her gorgeous gown and her Mom helps her with the veil.
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Marlee and her sisters and Bob and his groomsmen before the ceremony
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Checking for last minute arrivals as the ceremony is set to begin...
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Marlee and her father make their way down the aisle...
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"You may now kiss the bride!"
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After some formals inside, we had a break in the clouds to get some fun shots outside of the wedding party...
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and a few shots of just the newlyweds...
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Announcing the new Mr. and Mrs. to thundering applause as they enter the gorgeous reception tent
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The wedding had a beautiful autumnal theme and of course, the cheese sculpture! Marlee is from Appleton and Bob is from Wheatfield so the sculpture incorporates apples and wheat with the bride and groom- soo fun- I think all weddings need one!
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Heavy skies made for a dramatic backdrop of the tent
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It's a family tradition to preform a skit for the newlyweds. Why does the MC have dreadlocks? Because when a Marlee marries a Bob- you have to think of Bob Marley!
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During the skit it started pouring down rain, the ground became saturated, guests moved inside- but just as quickly as the rain started, it stopped, the dance floor was mopped up, the guest slowly moved back into the tent and what followed was such a moving and sweet first dance!
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Then this group was ready to celebrate!
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Marlee's dad rocked the drums to "Wipe Out" as the crowd cheered him on!
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Dancing the night away...
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Hope you guys are having a blast hiking in the Canadian Rockies! I loved getting to capture your big day- can't wait to share the rest! Hugs : ) Kris

Monday, September 08, 2008

Cousins!

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While up in Northern Michigan for the wedding we also fit in a mini photoshoot of these adorable cousin who are just a few weeks apart in age! My friend Maggie and her husband Chris recently welcomed cute little Connor and her brother Jeff and his wife Darlene are proud parents to adorable little miss Pipper. So fun to meet the little ones and get some shots- Congratulations guys! Photobucket
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Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Congratulations Jen + Torrey!

All of the photos from this wedding will be posted on my proofsite by September 24, for the password use Jen's maiden name.
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I was so excited to photograph this wedding in Crystal Lake, Michigan as I'm friends with Torrey's sister and attended her wedding up there a few years back and know how gorgeous it is! I also know how special Crystal Lake is to their family as they have been spending summers there for years and getting married there is a family tradition. It was even more beautiful then I remembered and we lucked out and had a perfect day weather wise! Both Jen and Torrey have such warm and fun families, and Jen and Torrey are adorable together, it was truly a pleasure to get to spend the day with this crew! On to the photos, first up- getting ready...
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the gorgeous dress
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outside for some photos of Jen's family and the girls
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and then a few shots of the boys...
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Jen and her dad making their way down the aisle and Torrey first sees his bride...Photobucket
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married!
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after the ceremony it was time for some group shots
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and then off to get some shots of just the newlyweds!
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some of the gorgeous details- including a dazling fireworks display!
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the reception was held in their backyard in tents overlooking the lake- so gorgeous!
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toasting time!
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the first dances...
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did you know ohio has their own rock song and dance in hang on sloopy? here's the whole crowd busting a move
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i loved getting to capture your big day! hope you guys are having a blast in Istanbul and Greece- I can't wait to share the rest of the photos! :) Kris