This is the first time I have ever seen five girls carry one wedding dress…and it did have the longest train I have ever seen!
I think she looks like a young Liz Taylor here, no?
My favorite groomsmen photos, probably ever!
Seriously, can you imagine how gorgeous their babies are going to be?
This is the spot where they had their first kiss…..everyone all together now…awwww.
The reception was at the Royal Fox Country Club. I hope to go back someday soon and enjoy some more of these delicious bacon wrapped scallops.
Shoes: Tahari | Jewelry: Huang’s Trading Co.
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I always wanted to photograph at the Patrick C. Haley Mansion in Joliet. So when Heidi and Eric hired me to photograph their wedding there I was beyond thrilled!!! This historic mansion is now officially one of my favorite venues in the Chicagoland area.
Dress :“Bernadette” by Maggie Sottero.
Hair & Makeup: Jeffrey Lamorte Salon in Lemont.
I saw this red room and I was pretty sure I was in heaven.
I mean come on!!! How gorgeous is this Bride? WOWZA!
St. Cyril & Methodius in Lemont.
‘Venue: Patrick C. Haley Mansion in Joliet, IL. Absolutely no other venue compared to the Haley mansion. I was in awe from the moment I stepped inside. I would recommend this venue to every bride. It’s pricey, but it’s worth every penny! It was everything I had always dreamed of for my big day. Victorian elegance, professional wedding planners, white glove butler service, and amazing food and top shelf cocktails. In a word…perfection.
Church: St. Cyril & Methodius in Lemont. This was the church Eric and I both had attended while growing up, and I had always pictured myself walking down the aisle there.
String Quartet: Symphony Sounds. LOVED them! Beautiful orchestral music that truly made our ceremony special.
Flowers: Renata Chmielniak was so wonderful to work with! Her passion and excitement for flowers was truly contagious! She understood exactly the look I was going for. She could see my vision and was just as excited as I was…maybe even more!
Cake: Oak Mill Bakery I was very satisfied with my experience with Oak Mill Bakery. Did a tasting, picked the design…bada bing bada boom. No issues. The cake was delicious and looked exactly like I had imagined. Here’s to hoping the top tier tastes just as good on our anniversary.
Dress: “Bernadette” by Maggie Sottero, bought at Eva’s Bridal of Oak Lawn. I only tried on 6 dresses and this was the one I kept going back to. Bought it the same day, no need to sleep on it. This was the dress I knew I’d be married in.
DJ: Style Matters, Nate. This was the only vendor that we were disappointed with. Our DJ, Nate, didn’t listen to any of our music requests and pretty much played a cookie-cutter wedding playlist from 3 years ago. I should have just plugged in my ipod, at least my music is current.
Tuxes: Men’s Wearhouse. What can I say, the guys all showed up and looked good. Mission complete.
Shoes: Badgley Mischka I could lie and say that they were comfortable to wear for 12 hours….but beauty is pain and I absolutely loved my shoes.
Hair & Makeup: Jeffrey Lamorte Salon in Lemont. Melissa did my hair and it was exactly as I always wanted it: a simple, clean sophisticated up-do. I had so much fun with her doing the hair trials.
Favorite memory: feeling my heart pound as my dad walked me down the aisle towards my future husband. That, and also when the priest kept mispronouncing my name. I am now known as Haydeee.
Advice: do your wedding hair trial on the day of your bridal shower. I’m not good at styling my own hair, so I used that opportunity to feel extra special with my fancy updo at the shower.