Category Archives: Weddings
Kristi and Joe’s Winter Wedding
I have to admit that I was excited for Kristi and Joe’s wedding for months. Kristi is so sweet and caring, and her excitement and enthusiasm were just infectious. On top of that, Kristi and I share the same last name, even though we’re not related! Ok, so Kristi spells it a little differently than I do, but you can imagine with my weird last name I don’t meet a whole lot of people who share it. So I immediately felt like a member of the family before I even met them. And then when we did finally meet in person, they were even more friendly and welcoming in person, if that was even possible. Kristi, I could photograph your wedding every week and be totally happy.
I just adored Kristi’s fabulous fascinator from Jaxie Bridal.
Kristi’s sister-in-law hand-made this gorgeous shawl for her. I could not believe how delicate it was – if you look closely you can see a heart detail.
Kristi and her girls got ready at the Delafield Hotel in Delafield, Wisconsin. I just loved the old-world feel of the lobby, the beautiful rooms, I could go on and on.
The guys got ready at a separate hotel, but we managed to stop by and catch them before they got on the limo. Meet Joe, our intrepid groom. I have to say that I love this shot that Kamran grabbed, the look on Joe’s face just speaks volumes!
Kristi’s mom helped her put her veil on shortly before the ceremony. Kristi and her mom both have such beautiful smiles, I just loved the dynamic between them in this shot:
I couldn’t resist including another:
Kristi and Joe just couldn’t stop stealing glances at each other throughout the ceremony.
And, Married!
After the ceremony we went back to the Delafield Hotel for a few more pics with both Kristi and Joe.
The staff and Kristi were super accommodating with all of my crazy ideas…
And then it was off to the Legends at Brandybrook for the reception! Cake by Cakes While You Wait.
One of my favorite memories from Kristi’s wedding was Kristi’s dad’s speech.
Tom had us all laughing one minute…
… and crying the next. At least I could hide my tears behind the camera!
And then there was Dancing!
I love this image of Kristi and her dad, you can just see the love on his face.
The looks on Joe and his mom’s face speak for themselves.
Congratulations, Kristi and Joe!
Wanna see more images from Kristi and Joe’s winter wedding? Check out their slideshow. If you’re like Kamran and I, you might need a tissue.
Wedding Details
Getting Ready: Delafield Hotel
Accessories: Jaxie Bridal
Flowers: Flowers by Fay
Cake: Cakes While You Wait
Reception: Legends at Brandybrook
Ann Oleinik is a Chicago Wedding Photographer who serves Chicago, Illinois, Wisconsin, and beyond. Check us out on our website or facebook, and Contact us to learn more about having us shoot your event.
Best of Weddings 2012
We have to give a big THANK YOU to our wonderful couples. Thanks to your kind support, we have been voted as Best of Weddings 2012 on theknot.com. This is a recognition given to local vendors based on the reviews and ratings of local brides, which just means so much to us. THANK YOU for all of your support and we are SUPER EXCITED about 2012!
(If you click on the icon, you will be able to read reviews by real couples at weddingchannel.com)
Ann Oleinik is a Chicago Wedding Photographer who serves Chicago, Illinois, Wisconsin, and beyond. Check us out on our website or facebook, and Contact us to learn more about having us shoot your event.
FAQ: How do you shoot: Traditional and Group Shots
In yesterday’s post, I talked a little bit about our shooting style and how it varies throughout the day. In particular, I talked about some of the times during your wedding day when we employ a photojournalistic approach by staying unobtrusive so that we can capture the natural and authentic moments of your wedding day.
There are times, however, when we have to step up and take charge to create the traditional portraits and group shots that are a traditional part of a wedding day. We don’t display many family photos on our website, but we do believe that it is important to capture a few nice portraits to document the presence of your friends and family members on this day. One of the really special things about weddings is the fact that it is one of the few days in your life when you will be surrounded by a hundred or more of the most important people in your lives. As time goes on and your friends and family members pass on, that record will become more and more important.
But enough with the solemnity, here are a few of the fun, funny, and unique bridal party photos from this past year to cheer you up!
Ann Oleinik is a Chicago Wedding Photographer who serves Chicago, Illinois, Wisconsin, and beyond. Check us out on our website or facebook, and Contact us to learn more about having us shoot your event.