Ali & Simon - A Jolly Good Time at the Peninsula - June 2, 2007


Today I got to be part of a wonderful wedding -- Ali & Simon -- two amazing warm, funny and utterly fantastic people who are just fantastic together. I was incredible touched with how they welcomed me into their life with a kind of graciousness and kindness that is rare indeed. Not only did Ali & Simon welcome me so graciously, but so did their family members... and because of that I was able to document a kind of intimacy that make my job so incredibly rewarding.



Ali was seriously one of the most excited brides I have ever had! Some brides get really nervous before hand. Not Ali! She kept jumping up and down and clapping, "I'm getting married today!"



Sonia Roselli and Kate Sealscott, two of my favorite make up gals, gave all the girls and Ali's mom, flawless makeup!

Ali, looking exquisite...



When the veil went on, there was this lovely little moment...



I love this moment with Ali and her mom...







Ali literally glowed with excitement!



On the other side of the church, I found Simon hangin' with Ali's brother.



The ceremony was really beautiful and I love this moment as they receded down the aisle...





This is the kind of group shots I love the best...casual and fun and something that really capture the love people feel towards their family... Like this shot with Ali, her mother and her mother in law!



Ali and Simon shared a quick toast on the trolley with their guests and then we headed off by ourselves to play around the city...



At 4th Presbyterian Church Courtyard...





Down on the River Walk on by Lower Wacker Drive...



On my favorite hidden steps leading down to the river...





The Chicago River bridges...





And Union Station (Since Ali and Simon are both British ex-pat's I offered to photoshop in the Union Jack flag if they wanted) ;-)



The reception at the Peninsula was amazing. Pavel Juricek of Kehoe Design created a visual masterpiece with beautiful details everywhere...
















I love the symmetry of this shot of Simon and Ali dancing and then later Simon's parents dancing together...





And the last shot of the night -- on the terrace at the Peninsula.



Ali & Simon -- you know I just adore you guys and I am so glad that you asked me to be part of this wonderful day. Much, much love and happiness to you both!

xoxo
Rosalind


Posted: Sat - June 2, 2007 at 12:21 PM          

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