Kristyn & Doug’s Real Wedding - Chicago

Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography & Imaginative Studios, Inc.
Amazing couple, amazing weather….AMAZING wedding! I photographed Kristyn and Doug’s wedding for Imaginative Studios and couldn’t have asked for a more fun day! Kristyn and Doug, along with their close family and friends were so sweet and so generous. You could tell that love was in the air and in the incredible blue skies that day! Lots of images to look through - I just couldn’t pick a few!

Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography & Imaginative Studios, Inc.
They were married at Promontory Point on the southside of Chicago (on the lake I may add). I think this area is often forgotten but it’s beauty is to die for!

Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography & Imaginative Studios, Inc.
Super cute! Looking around the ceremony, I don’t think there was one person not crying from happiness for them! And I especially love the simple elegance they both portrayed…their attire, decor and attitude.

Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography & Imaginative Studios, Inc.
The view directly outside! Can’t beat it! I believe I was told by one of their friends that 90% of the guests were from out of town…what a treat to view some of the best sites around Chicago!

Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography & Imaginative Studios, Inc.
Beautiful!! They both had stunning blue eyes!

Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography & Imaginative Studios, Inc.
Kristyn had an incredible vintage/antique feel about her dress and ring. They laughed about how many times it took to get the ring just perfect! She had the dress custom altered to her specific design.

Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography & Imaginative Studios, Inc.
We were able to spend some quality time taking intimate photos since they allotted so much time for site-seeing for their guests. Trollies were provided for everyone to drive around the city to check out popular landmarks!

Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography & Imaginative Studios, Inc.
Just after this shot was taken, some little girls came up to them and asked to take a picture with them! Without a doubt, you should feel like celebrities on your big day!

Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography & Imaginative Studios, Inc.
I love this firehouse! It was a last minute stop and I’m so happy they let me take them there! Their expressions are priceless below…the fire truck had just pulled up with several firemen jumping out congratulating them!

Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography & Imaginative Studios, Inc.
Their reception details were simple and elegant. The Rookery hosted their intimate event and Jewell Catering provided the wonderful food and table decor. I especially love the escort cards with both of their childhood photographs on them! The lighting in the glass vases gave such drama to the historic venue.

Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography & Imaginative Studios, Inc.

Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography & Imaginative Studios, Inc.
What a great idea!!! The coffee favors at their wedding, by far, are my favorite of the year! Kristyn, I’d love for you to share your info about these!

Photos: Edyta Szyszlo Photography & Imaginative Studios, Inc.
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These photos are just gorgeous!! They really do tell a story a very wonderful story of love!! Thank you for posting the photos for us to share & relive in the moment!!
Comment by Margaret — September 27, 2008 @ 4:19 pm
SO beautiful! The pictures are great and thanks to a great photographer!
Kristyn and Doug - you two are gorgeous! Love ya both and congrats again!
Jodi
Comment by Jodi — September 12, 2008 @ 7:19 pm
The only thing better than that perfect day, is reliving it again through these beautiful pictures! Thank you Edyta - you captured it all!
Comment by Wow K — September 12, 2008 @ 8:59 am
These photos are BEAUTIFUL!!!! And so are the bride and groom!! Wonderful day, wonderful couple, and a wonderful life to look forward to!
Exquisite photography!!!!
Comment by Wow B — September 11, 2008 @ 9:37 pm
Thanks for posting these Edyta - you did an amazing job!
And for those interested: we got the coffee obviously from Intelligentsia. They were 1/2 lb. bags of their house blend and we just told them what to put on the labels. Easy as that!! Our guests Loved going home with Chicago’s best coffee.
Comment by Kristyn — September 11, 2008 @ 1:03 pm
Kristyn Joy & Doug, Your Wedding photos are more beautiful than I even imagined. You both look so completely happy & relaxed & in Love. It was wonderful to be there & we enjoyed every minute. Your photographers did a fantastic job capturing you in different situations. We didn’t know about the fire house, how unusual those photos are for you.
We Loved all the photos.
Thank you so much. Love you both, Grammy & Grampy
Comment by Grammy & Grampy — September 11, 2008 @ 11:36 am
cannot say how much i love the photo of them in front of the bronze doors! lovely!
Comment by lauren — September 10, 2008 @ 10:06 pm
beautimus! two of the best venues in chicago, and awesome portrait locations as well. it looks like a great day, and the photos capture it so perfectly!
(you can’t hear me, but i’m totally clapping my hands right now.)
Comment by lindsay — September 10, 2008 @ 11:34 am