It’s rare for me to have as little interaction with a couple before the wedding as I had with Lauren & Brad.  They live in Chicago, so I didn’t have a chance to really get to know them before I arrived on the wedding day.  Typically, this makes me nervous.  I like to know a couple, know something about them, know who they are as individuals and as a couple. 

And yet, with Lauren & Brad, I think it didn’t matter.  You know exactly who they are the moment that you meet them.  Their hearts are on their sleeves and you connect with them immediately.  They are kind, they are hilarious & they love each so incredibly much.  They’ve been together since college and have travelled the world, eating their way through countries.  I imagine that will be their lives.. laughing, eating & travelling.  It sounds glorious. 

Lauren & Brad – Thank you so much for choosing me to capture your day.  It was absolutely incredible and I’m so happy to have been a part of it!  I am so thrilled for the two of you!   Hope your honeymoon is treating you so super well!

The boys wore real bow ties.  I love the series of images Chris took, everyone looks beyond confused!

Their first look was one of the best I’d ever shot.  They were both so calm, until the moment it was getting ready to happen.  Then the anxiety and nerves, followed by tears of joy and so much happiness.  It was so beautiful and made me so happy!

They were married at the Pointe Vicente Interpretive Center in Palos Verdes.  A fantastic venue!