kevin + ryanne: + a rainstorm, a sheep and dog show and an almost unicorn

So I've been anxiously awaiting the arrival of these photos in my inbox.  Ryanne + Kevin were married in May at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, Illinois.  It was a party of epic proportions that was preceded by a bit of chaos.  The park was exactly their vision: a totally rustic barn surrounded with wide open space.  Kevin + Ryanne did so much themselves: sweeping out the barn, hanging lights and they really rolled with the punches when it rained all week and we had to move the ceremony inside at the last minute.  Also, they were totally cool when the sheep crashed the party and ordered gin and tonics.  And then there's this picture with this horse, which I think tends to make up for most of the pre-wedding chaos.  I'm pretty sure the only thing that could have made this photo better is if that horse were a magic wedding unicorn. I almost wouldn't have been surprised.

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missy + tu + the university of chicago

Missy + Tu met at University of Chicago and reunited there in March with family and friends to say their vows.  A gorgeous ceremony at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel followed by an ear-splitting party at the Quadrangle Club.  They currently live in California and were the most laid-back couple about all of their planning (in other words) a total joy to work with!  They made me work though: with nine bridesmaids and nine groomsmen I was prepared for a challenge!  After working with them though, it was easy to see why they had 18 people stand up for them on their wedding day: they are truly loved and all of their friends and family went above and beyond to make their day fantastic (and my job a joy!)  Here's how it all went down:


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diana + mike: salvage one style

Diana + Mike were married last year at Salvage One in Chicago.  I am finally posting some pictures from their amazing party now that the feature has been posted on Style Me Pretty.  Because Olivia Leigh is an amazing photographer with a bigger distaste for mayo than yours truly (seriously, it's written in her contract which basically puts her on rock star status level) and because my words would likely only detract from her talent and also because I know you're only here for the wedding p0rn anyhow, and in honor of this, the longest run-on sentence on this blog to date, here you go:


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start spreading the news...

oh hey hey!  two full years in business and two bride's choice awards.  thanks to our 2011 brides for being amazing and helping us win this award again.  it basically means Anticipation Events is in the top 5% of wedding pros nationwide, which is nothing to shake a bouquet at.  respect the wedding planner people, respect the wedding planner.  

Weddings, Wedding Venues
2012 Bride's Choice Awards | Best Wedding Photographers, Wedding Dresses, Wedding Cakes, Wedding Florists, Wedding Planners

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lucky in love

I just had to share this lovely email from one of my very first clients.  It really makes my heart all warm and fuzzy.

Hi Elizabeth,

I don't know if you continue to follow wedding blogs after the wedding, but I wanted to tell you about my latest post-wedding life event... Dave and I had a baby last week!  Her name is Harper Wells, and she's so far just fantastic at being a baby.  She eats and sleeps well and mostly complains about totally reasonable things that need to be fixed.  We're very lucky.  Dave and I still talk about how great it was to have you run our wedding day, so I wanted you to know that we are happier than ever.
Hope all is well with you!


Such a cool job I have.  Such lovely people I meet.

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ali + matt's rustic romp

Ali & Matt got married in June at the Byron Colby Barn in Greyslake.  Take a look at them getting all dolled up.


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katie & jeff: rock & roll

Katie & Jeff were married at the Hard Rock Hotel on Michigan Avenue on 9.10.11.  A fantastic date to get married and even more special because while they celebrated their wedding weekend, Katie's parents celebrated their wedding anniversary too!  It was so sweet!  I am particularly tied to this crew as I had the pleasure of helping Katie's sister Elizabeth with her wedding to Mike last year.  It was so fun to see the whole family again! 

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