Sat - September 29, 2007
Mychelle & Chris - A Vintage-style Gala at Historic Murphy Auditorium - September 29, 2007
Utterly
radiant.
This is the phrase that keeps reverberating in my head. I mean, from start to finish, everything about this amazing wedding was utterly radiant.
And, indeed, every detail was beautiful (event and floral design by Debi Lily at A Perfect Event) and the weather was perfect and they are insanely gorgeous. But what sticks out in my mind more is the radiance of Mychelle and Chris, themselves -- beaming with a kind of warmth and kindness towards everyone there to celebrate with them. And being there with them and getting to know their family and friends was an incredible privilege.
I also have to give big thank you to Mary Kay Williams (Megan's mom) for the referral!
The festivities started the night before with a rehearsal dinner, hosted by Chris's parents and inspired by the bounty of the Italian countryside. It was held at Promontory Point and was a wonderful, relaxed way to start this amazing weekend.
The Wedding Day
The next day, Kim and I met up with Mychelle at her hotel suite.
I may be biased, but I think Mychelle has exceedingly good taste in shoes...
Mychelle's vintage fur wrap...
Mychelle's locket had photos of her dogs!
I just love how crazy about each other Mychelle's parents still are after all these years. ...
Mychelle & Chris,
Time for me to retire! ;-) Thank you for sharing your love story with me.
Rosalind
This is the phrase that keeps reverberating in my head. I mean, from start to finish, everything about this amazing wedding was utterly radiant.
And, indeed, every detail was beautiful (event and floral design by Debi Lily at A Perfect Event) and the weather was perfect and they are insanely gorgeous. But what sticks out in my mind more is the radiance of Mychelle and Chris, themselves -- beaming with a kind of warmth and kindness towards everyone there to celebrate with them. And being there with them and getting to know their family and friends was an incredible privilege.
I also have to give big thank you to Mary Kay Williams (Megan's mom) for the referral!
The festivities started the night before with a rehearsal dinner, hosted by Chris's parents and inspired by the bounty of the Italian countryside. It was held at Promontory Point and was a wonderful, relaxed way to start this amazing weekend.
The Wedding Day
The next day, Kim and I met up with Mychelle at her hotel suite.
I may be biased, but I think Mychelle has exceedingly good taste in shoes...
Mychelle's vintage fur wrap...
Mychelle's locket had photos of her dogs!
I just love how crazy about each other Mychelle's parents still are after all these years. ...
Mychelle & Chris,
Time for me to retire! ;-) Thank you for sharing your love story with me.
Rosalind
Posted at 04:57 PM Read More
Sat - September 22, 2007
Tagged
Not in, like, the gang warfare way.
No, this is a game of blog "tag" that has been going on amongst wedding photographers around the world. The idea is, a "tagged" photographer has to post eight things that people don't know about them and then name 8 other photographers to do the same.
My friend Jessica Claire tagged me so now I have to come up with eight things you don't know about me.
Oh, the pressure.
Well, let's start with what I am not going to tell you... I am not going to tell you my Social Security number or my mothers maiden name or first pets name or anything that could enable you to open a credit card in my name and go shopping. I am not going to tell you how many boys I have kissed, the date of my last confession, where the bodies are buried, or who framed Roger Rabbit.
What I am going to tell you about are eight things I meant to blog about, but never got around to it...
1) Thanksgiving with my family in Palo Alto...
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2) Christmas Holly
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3) Black Tie New Year's Eve at our house
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4) Mom in Chicago
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5) Argentina Adventure
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6) New York, New York
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7) We bought a new House!
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8) I love my sisters...
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So I am not tagging photographers (they have all been tagged anyway)
I am tagging
Sonia Roselli
Maureen Dowd
Jon Stewart
Warren Buffett
Craig Newmark
Kevin Smith
Perez Hilton
The Dalai Lama
No, this is a game of blog "tag" that has been going on amongst wedding photographers around the world. The idea is, a "tagged" photographer has to post eight things that people don't know about them and then name 8 other photographers to do the same.
My friend Jessica Claire tagged me so now I have to come up with eight things you don't know about me.
Oh, the pressure.
Well, let's start with what I am not going to tell you... I am not going to tell you my Social Security number or my mothers maiden name or first pets name or anything that could enable you to open a credit card in my name and go shopping. I am not going to tell you how many boys I have kissed, the date of my last confession, where the bodies are buried, or who framed Roger Rabbit.
What I am going to tell you about are eight things I meant to blog about, but never got around to it...
1) Thanksgiving with my family in Palo Alto...
***Click here for full story***
2) Christmas Holly
***Click here for full story***
3) Black Tie New Year's Eve at our house
***Click here for full story***
4) Mom in Chicago
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5) Argentina Adventure
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6) New York, New York
***Click here for full story***
7) We bought a new House!
***Click here for full story***
8) I love my sisters...
***Click here for full story***
So I am not tagging photographers (they have all been tagged anyway)
I am tagging
Sonia Roselli
Maureen Dowd
Jon Stewart
Warren Buffett
Craig Newmark
Kevin Smith
Perez Hilton
The Dalai Lama
Posted at 12:18 PM Read More
Sat - September 15, 2007
A Wedding At Adler Planetarium - September 15, 2007
My clients today prefer not to have their photos
posted on my blog, but I just wanted to say that Leah and I had a blast and it
was a beautiful, amazing day that we were thrilled to be a part
of!
Posted at 08:26 AM Read More
Fri - September 14, 2007
Citizen J
It happened really fast... The letter arrived on
Wednesday saying that the ceremony would be on
Friday.
Yup, Jonas is being sworn in as a US Citizen today!
And it was a truly wonderful day. Jonas' dear friend Heather joined me at the ceremony and we cheered him and all the others on. And afterwards we went to Custom House for a celebratory drink. (We all also got burgers because we figured, what could be more American than that?)
My favorite part of the ceremony was when they said that between 193 new citizens, 49 countries were represented. And then they called out the names of the countries one by one and each person stood as their country of origin was called. Hearing the diversity of countries was one of those moments that reminds you that we are, indeed, a nation of immigrants. Everyone is from somewhere else. Chills ran through me as I watched 49 different countries come together into one nation.
There were also a whole bunch of television crews there because amongst the 193 people becoming citizens was an 86 year old man in hospice care. He led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance at the end -- a perfect way to end the ceremony.
There were so many photos I wanted to post that I decided to try my hand at a web based slideshow. (It's my first time with this, so hopefully it will work right!)
(Click on the Flags to view the slideshow...)
Yup, Jonas is being sworn in as a US Citizen today!
And it was a truly wonderful day. Jonas' dear friend Heather joined me at the ceremony and we cheered him and all the others on. And afterwards we went to Custom House for a celebratory drink. (We all also got burgers because we figured, what could be more American than that?)
My favorite part of the ceremony was when they said that between 193 new citizens, 49 countries were represented. And then they called out the names of the countries one by one and each person stood as their country of origin was called. Hearing the diversity of countries was one of those moments that reminds you that we are, indeed, a nation of immigrants. Everyone is from somewhere else. Chills ran through me as I watched 49 different countries come together into one nation.
There were also a whole bunch of television crews there because amongst the 193 people becoming citizens was an 86 year old man in hospice care. He led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance at the end -- a perfect way to end the ceremony.
There were so many photos I wanted to post that I decided to try my hand at a web based slideshow. (It's my first time with this, so hopefully it will work right!)
(Click on the Flags to view the slideshow...)
Posted at 10:28 AM Read More
Sun - September 2, 2007
Meredith & Corey - A Celebration at Galleria Marchetti - September 2, 2007
There are a million reasons to love Meredith and
Corey's wedding. Labor Day Weekend, Perfect weather, Gorgeous bride,
Picturesque setting, and the nicest couple you could ever
meet.
But what sticks out in my mind most about this wedding was how incredibly meaningful the ceremony was. Sometimes I think that the ceremony gets lost in the beauty of the day -- but not this one. It was just so heartfelt. So personal. And so clear that the love they share is truly special.
Thank you Meredith and Corey. Your loves inspires me.
Much much happiness to you both!
xoxo
Rosalind
But what sticks out in my mind most about this wedding was how incredibly meaningful the ceremony was. Sometimes I think that the ceremony gets lost in the beauty of the day -- but not this one. It was just so heartfelt. So personal. And so clear that the love they share is truly special.
Thank you Meredith and Corey. Your loves inspires me.
Much much happiness to you both!
xoxo
Rosalind
Posted at 12:45 PM Read More
Thu - August 30, 2007
Land of the Free...
Today, Jonas went in for his American citizenship interview.
It was a two hour interview with a range of questions including civics questions about how our government works.
I have been helping him study for the test that included such questions as, "Who said 'Give me liberty or give me death'?" (Patrick Henry). (You can imagine how tickled I was when he told me that was the first question the interviewer asked him on the test portion! Over achiever that he is got 100% on the test!)
I am so proud to announce that he has been recommended for citizenship!!! He will find out when his swearing in ceremony is in a few weeks, but in the meantime I would just like to say that moments like this give me a chance reflect on this status that I too often take for granted... Being an American is a complicated thing -- The legacy of a million shining moments and a million shameful failings. It is very easy to look at the acts of Americans and either idealize or scorn what being an American means.
But relegating anything to such extremes is often a cop out - an inability to understand nuance and a world where things aren't simply grey, but in fact both black AND white simultaneously. For me, this means that I believe that what it says in the preamble to the Constitution:
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America"
...is not a statement of what always *is* but rather a statement of who we aspire to be. And I can embrace the pristine ideal while still acknowledging that the execution is often woefully flawed.
We work to be better. And soon, we the people, will get one more amazing man to help us in the journey.
I love you, Jonas.
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Sat - August 18, 2007
Karol & Kevin's 50th Birthday Bash - High Museum of Art - Atlanta, GA - August 18, 2007
You know as much as I love my brides, some days
you just get tired of photographing a girl in a white dress...
And this weekend I got my wish!
My client, Karol, decided, for her 50th birthday, to throw a killer party for her twin brother Kevin and herself... and boy did she do it right!
The theme was Parisian: "Un Soir Dans Rouge" ("An Evening in Red") and it was held at the High Museum of Art which has a partnership, fittingly, with the Louvre.
The details were exquisite:
(Karol and her beau as they entered the party... I can only pray I look that good when I am 50!)
I love this shot of Karol and her girlfriends -- Charlie's Angels, look out!
I also have to give a little love to Faith and Derrick whose fantastic wedding I shot in Mexico two years ago! They referred me to Karol and it just goes to prove my adage that great people have great friends...
Karol had some art commissioned - likenesses of her and Kevin. I love her reaction when they were unveiled...
To say this was a party crew would be understating it!
Karol and Kevin, thank you for inviting me to share this amazing milestone with you. May the next 50 years be even more fantastic than this unforgettable night.
xoxo
Rosalind
And this weekend I got my wish!
My client, Karol, decided, for her 50th birthday, to throw a killer party for her twin brother Kevin and herself... and boy did she do it right!
The theme was Parisian: "Un Soir Dans Rouge" ("An Evening in Red") and it was held at the High Museum of Art which has a partnership, fittingly, with the Louvre.
The details were exquisite:
(Karol and her beau as they entered the party... I can only pray I look that good when I am 50!)
I love this shot of Karol and her girlfriends -- Charlie's Angels, look out!
I also have to give a little love to Faith and Derrick whose fantastic wedding I shot in Mexico two years ago! They referred me to Karol and it just goes to prove my adage that great people have great friends...
Karol had some art commissioned - likenesses of her and Kevin. I love her reaction when they were unveiled...
To say this was a party crew would be understating it!
Karol and Kevin, thank you for inviting me to share this amazing milestone with you. May the next 50 years be even more fantastic than this unforgettable night.
xoxo
Rosalind
Posted at 05:18 PM Read More
Sat - August 11, 2007
Laura & Kevin - An Evening at the Union League Club - August 11, 2007
Today, I shot a wedding for a fantastic couple --
Laura and Kevin.
I met up with Laura and her girls in the Presidential suite at the Union League Club.
Laura is so beautiful and unassuming that I think she was genuinely surprised how everyone couldn't take their eyes off her...
In a veil compromise of sorts, Laura put the veil on for a few photos but wanted to go sans-veil for the rest of the day.
Laura and Kevin seeing each other for the first time in the suite...
It was a gorgeous day and the light peeking over Old St. Pat's was beautiful...
Something about this shot I love...
Kevin's parents ringing bells as the couple exited the church
After the ceremony, we went around town to play.
And then over to the Union League Club to play some more...
Lots of special dances that night...
Laura and Kevin,
It has been so wonderful to get to know you both. Thank you for all your kindness and adventurous spirit. And I wish you all the best as you embark this amazing journey together!
xoxo
Rosalind
I met up with Laura and her girls in the Presidential suite at the Union League Club.
Laura is so beautiful and unassuming that I think she was genuinely surprised how everyone couldn't take their eyes off her...
In a veil compromise of sorts, Laura put the veil on for a few photos but wanted to go sans-veil for the rest of the day.
Laura and Kevin seeing each other for the first time in the suite...
It was a gorgeous day and the light peeking over Old St. Pat's was beautiful...
Something about this shot I love...
Kevin's parents ringing bells as the couple exited the church
After the ceremony, we went around town to play.
And then over to the Union League Club to play some more...
Lots of special dances that night...
Laura and Kevin,
It has been so wonderful to get to know you both. Thank you for all your kindness and adventurous spirit. And I wish you all the best as you embark this amazing journey together!
xoxo
Rosalind
Posted at 08:39 PM Read More
Fri - August 10, 2007
I love my sisters...
All three of my sisters, Rosana, Nerissa and
Penelope and my niece, Jayden, came to stay with us for a week... It is so fun
to be a tourist in Chicago and to get to see Chicago through the eyes of a three
year old.
Penelope, Rosana and I having tea at American Girl Place ...
Jayden and Mini-me at American Girl Place tea...
Jayden and Nerissa at the Bean...
The Notebaert Museum is such a great place for kids!
At the face fountains at Millennium Park...
Jonas babysat one night so my sisters and I could go see Wicked for Rosana's birthday...
A few fun sister photos courtesy of Jonas... (taken from our new private roof deck!)
I love you girls. Always.
Penelope, Rosana and I having tea at American Girl Place ...
Jayden and Mini-me at American Girl Place tea...
Jayden and Nerissa at the Bean...
The Notebaert Museum is such a great place for kids!
At the face fountains at Millennium Park...
Jonas babysat one night so my sisters and I could go see Wicked for Rosana's birthday...
A few fun sister photos courtesy of Jonas... (taken from our new private roof deck!)
I love you girls. Always.
Posted at 10:36 PM Read More
Sat - August 4, 2007
Melissa & Charles - Classic Style at the University Club - August 4, 2007
What a great day... First, I need to thank Amy
Crum from Blumen
Design who referred Melissa and Charles to me! I am always so excited
to work with Amy because she just blows me away with her floral design.
I also got to work with Lychelle from the University Club and that was such a pleasure. She is just fantastic -- everything runs like a well oiled machine while still maintaining the graciousness and hospitality of an old friend. Truly a pleasure.
About Melissa and Charles -- They are two of the most vivacious and engaging people you could ever know. To be in their presence is to totally fall in love with them. They just embrace everything in life with a kind of love and excitement that makes you feel lucky to share those moments with them.
Mel & Charles,
Just love you guys!!
xoxo
Rosalind
I also got to work with Lychelle from the University Club and that was such a pleasure. She is just fantastic -- everything runs like a well oiled machine while still maintaining the graciousness and hospitality of an old friend. Truly a pleasure.
About Melissa and Charles -- They are two of the most vivacious and engaging people you could ever know. To be in their presence is to totally fall in love with them. They just embrace everything in life with a kind of love and excitement that makes you feel lucky to share those moments with them.
Mel & Charles,
Just love you guys!!
xoxo
Rosalind
Posted at 08:08 PM Read More
Sat - July 28, 2007
Erin & Rick - A Perfect Day in Lincolnshire - July 28, 2007
I just love Erin & Rick.. They are two of the
nicest people and their wedding was just like they are -- relaxed, fun and
beautiful.
Erin's dress was stunning.
And the flowers were a gorgeous summer medley...
I love Erin's beautiful long lashes...
Accentuating her electric blue eyes perfectly...
Erin's mother in law when she saw Erin for the first time...
A few more getting ready shots
This flower girl was positively cherubic...
Erin and her dad coming down the aisle...
After the ceremony we did some quick photos with the bridal party...
And then I got to play with Erin and Rick who are so crazy in love that it makes photographing them a total joy!
As if you can't tell by now, Erin is a total knockout and if you don't get lost in her blue eyes, you were clearly dropped on your head as a small child.
So on to the reception -- these two over zealous ushers got so excited about their entrance that they took out an exit sign on arrival!
Love love these first dance shots...
Because it was such a perfect night, we decided to sneak out for a few minutes in the evening and do a few more photos...
We also had the most amazing full moon and incredible light from the resort so we got these fantastic moonlight shots...
Normally I would let that last shot of Erin and Rick be the last word, but this groomsman was watching me while I took that photo of Erin and Rick and specially asked if I would take one of him pondering the moon. To that kind of request, how can you say "No"? I have titled this one: "Art thou a big ball of cheese hanging in the sky or what?"
Erin & Rick,
You guys are awesome and I thank you for for how warm and kind you have been, inviting me into a truly amazing day.
My love and best wishes,
Rosalind
Erin's dress was stunning.
And the flowers were a gorgeous summer medley...
I love Erin's beautiful long lashes...
Accentuating her electric blue eyes perfectly...
Erin's mother in law when she saw Erin for the first time...
A few more getting ready shots
This flower girl was positively cherubic...
Erin and her dad coming down the aisle...
After the ceremony we did some quick photos with the bridal party...
And then I got to play with Erin and Rick who are so crazy in love that it makes photographing them a total joy!
As if you can't tell by now, Erin is a total knockout and if you don't get lost in her blue eyes, you were clearly dropped on your head as a small child.
So on to the reception -- these two over zealous ushers got so excited about their entrance that they took out an exit sign on arrival!
Love love these first dance shots...
Because it was such a perfect night, we decided to sneak out for a few minutes in the evening and do a few more photos...
We also had the most amazing full moon and incredible light from the resort so we got these fantastic moonlight shots...
Normally I would let that last shot of Erin and Rick be the last word, but this groomsman was watching me while I took that photo of Erin and Rick and specially asked if I would take one of him pondering the moon. To that kind of request, how can you say "No"? I have titled this one: "Art thou a big ball of cheese hanging in the sky or what?"
Erin & Rick,
You guys are awesome and I thank you for for how warm and kind you have been, inviting me into a truly amazing day.
My love and best wishes,
Rosalind
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Mon - July 16, 2007
Caitlin & Michael - A Weekend at Stony Lake, Ontario - July 16, 2007 (Part III)
(If you missed Part I you can find it HERE)
(If you missed Part II you can find it HERE)
Day Two (Con't) - The Reception
After cocktails at the Wege's cottage, everyone arrived at the reception at a nearby country club. The weather finally mellowed into a perfect summer evening with an open sky and a beautiful sunset.
For the reception, they transformed the country club into a swank urban lounge, removing *every* piece of club furniture and replacing it with sleek cabaret tables , stools, funky rugs, and special lighting.
Gotta love the Hora, especially in those awesome shoes!!
And to end the night, Michael and Caitlin partook in Michael's family tradition of lighting sparklers.
Oh what a night. Truly. Amazing.
Day Three - The Farewell Brunch
As a send off befitting such an awesome weekend would have to be, the Farewell brunch was no exception. It took place at the Wege's cottage with glorious sunny weather shining through every treetop.
To the Wege and Weiner families,
Thank you for your generosity and kindness. It was a privilege to share such an amazing time with you all!
To Michael and Caitlin,
Truly words cannot express how wonderful it has been to be a part of this weekend. What a send off to a journey together that I know will be filled with adventure, blessings and love.
With gratitude,
Rosalind
(If you missed Part II you can find it HERE)
Day Two (Con't) - The Reception
After cocktails at the Wege's cottage, everyone arrived at the reception at a nearby country club. The weather finally mellowed into a perfect summer evening with an open sky and a beautiful sunset.
For the reception, they transformed the country club into a swank urban lounge, removing *every* piece of club furniture and replacing it with sleek cabaret tables , stools, funky rugs, and special lighting.
Gotta love the Hora, especially in those awesome shoes!!
And to end the night, Michael and Caitlin partook in Michael's family tradition of lighting sparklers.
Oh what a night. Truly. Amazing.
Day Three - The Farewell Brunch
As a send off befitting such an awesome weekend would have to be, the Farewell brunch was no exception. It took place at the Wege's cottage with glorious sunny weather shining through every treetop.
To the Wege and Weiner families,
Thank you for your generosity and kindness. It was a privilege to share such an amazing time with you all!
To Michael and Caitlin,
Truly words cannot express how wonderful it has been to be a part of this weekend. What a send off to a journey together that I know will be filled with adventure, blessings and love.
With gratitude,
Rosalind
Posted at 04:44 PM Read More
Sun - July 15, 2007
Caitlin & Michael - A Weekend at Stony Lake, Ontario - July 15, 2007 (Part II)
(If you missed Part I you can find it HERE)
Day Two - The Wedding
I should start today's post by saying a few words about the Wege's cottage at Stony Lake. The top portion is an all glass solarium suspended over two bedrocks, each of which is hollowed out to house the cottage bedrooms and boat house. The entire cottage is situated on the tip of a peninsula, so there are views of the Lake from almost every vantage point.
It was such a treat to have such an amazing location to photograph the ceremony and cocktail hour.
Caitlin's amazing Vera Wang Dress was hanging dramatically in her parents bedroom when I arrived.
I love a bundt cake of Yarmulkes...
Caitlin's adorable niece, Gwyn...
Michael (and Spike) waiting for Caitlin to get ready...
Caitlin's fabulously decadent Christian Louboutin party shoes were To.Die.For...
A beautiful gift from mom and dad for Caitlin...
I love this moment between the mothers at the Ketubah signing...
I haven't seen this before at a Ketubah signing, but I thought it was one of the loveliest ideas... Right after the Ketubah was signed the rabbi asked each set of parents to go and whisper something in their childs ear -- a blessing or some advice or words of love.
Then he asked the parents to say something privately to their new daughter and son in law...
And then he had Caitlin and Michael whisper something privately to each other...
The Chuppah was incredible.... fashioned from bronzed vines and mixed with an explosion of flowers and garlands...
I love these moments at the cocktail hour with Caitlin and her mom and sisters.
During the cocktail hour, Caitlin and Michael and I stole away for a few minutes and took some photos
Caitlin looked just amazing and was a dream to photograph. Her presence with the camera is simply effortless.
Michael is also so much fun to work with, with an infectious smile and such and easy wonderful way about him.
The weather was a bit unpredictable all day, but one thing I tell my clients is that there is no such thing as bad weather and there are fantastic photos to be had in every type of weather. I love how the dark clouds contrast with this moment between the two of them.
Check back tomorrow for Part III -- The Reception and Farewell Brunch!
Day Two - The Wedding
I should start today's post by saying a few words about the Wege's cottage at Stony Lake. The top portion is an all glass solarium suspended over two bedrocks, each of which is hollowed out to house the cottage bedrooms and boat house. The entire cottage is situated on the tip of a peninsula, so there are views of the Lake from almost every vantage point.
It was such a treat to have such an amazing location to photograph the ceremony and cocktail hour.
Caitlin's amazing Vera Wang Dress was hanging dramatically in her parents bedroom when I arrived.
I love a bundt cake of Yarmulkes...
Caitlin's adorable niece, Gwyn...
Michael (and Spike) waiting for Caitlin to get ready...
Caitlin's fabulously decadent Christian Louboutin party shoes were To.Die.For...
A beautiful gift from mom and dad for Caitlin...
I love this moment between the mothers at the Ketubah signing...
I haven't seen this before at a Ketubah signing, but I thought it was one of the loveliest ideas... Right after the Ketubah was signed the rabbi asked each set of parents to go and whisper something in their childs ear -- a blessing or some advice or words of love.
Then he asked the parents to say something privately to their new daughter and son in law...
And then he had Caitlin and Michael whisper something privately to each other...
The Chuppah was incredible.... fashioned from bronzed vines and mixed with an explosion of flowers and garlands...
I love these moments at the cocktail hour with Caitlin and her mom and sisters.
During the cocktail hour, Caitlin and Michael and I stole away for a few minutes and took some photos
Caitlin looked just amazing and was a dream to photograph. Her presence with the camera is simply effortless.
Michael is also so much fun to work with, with an infectious smile and such and easy wonderful way about him.
The weather was a bit unpredictable all day, but one thing I tell my clients is that there is no such thing as bad weather and there are fantastic photos to be had in every type of weather. I love how the dark clouds contrast with this moment between the two of them.
Check back tomorrow for Part III -- The Reception and Farewell Brunch!
Posted at 04:05 PM Read More
Sat - July 14, 2007
Caitlin & Michael - A Weekend at Stony Lake, Ontario - July 14, 2007 (Part I)
I should start by saying that this wedding was
particularly close to my heart because I met Caitlin's whole family a year ago
when Jonas and I went to Canada together for the first time so I
could meet his family and childhood friends. Jonas and Caitlin's sister Jess
have been close friends ever since they were young and Jess invited Jonas and I
to stay at her family's cottage for a few days while we were in town. We had an
amazing time there and I just felt so immediately connected to the whole
wonderful Wege clan -- like I had known them all my life
too!
While we were there, Caitlin's mom, Kathy, mentioned to me that she had a daughter who was getting married and needed a photographer. A month or so later, Caitlin and Michael saw my work too, decided to book me and the rest is history!
I ended up meeting Caitlin and Michael for the first time at their engagement shoot in Chicago and I we had a blast shooting around my new neighborhood in Bucktown. They are both so friendly and so warm, I just knew their wedding weekend was going to be a fantastic!
Day One - Spa Day, Rehearsal Dinner and Welcome Bash
The festivities started Saturday morning with a trip to the spa and brunch for Caitlin and her bridesmaids...
Later that afternoon, everyone met up for the rehearsal. The rain made wonderfully romantic backdrop as they practiced walking down the aisle.
The rehearsal dinner was on a tour boat that has the Wege's cottage as one of the highlights of their tour! The Wege clan has, for years watched the tour boat go by their cottage, but this was their first time taking the tour.
Michael's best man Dean...
Caitlin's matron of honor, her sister, Jess...
Michael's grandmother...
A last minute surprise passenger -- Caitlin's grandfather!
I also loved getting to know Michael's family. I love this shot of his father and sister (who is studying photography so it was really cool to talk shop with her!)...
Everybody wore their favorite baseball gear since the party later was going to be a baseball theme Welcome Bash...
Caitlin's dad, Doc, wearing the only hat that would ever cover up his beloved Detroit Tigers... A Wege/Weiner Wedding hat!
Caitlin, ever the shoe gal, was sporting converse low-tops...
And the kids all had their hats...
After the dinner, Michael's mom told some hilarious stories about Michael...
And Caitlin's mom, Kathy, made sure that Caitlin didn't feel left out...
Michael and Caitlin are baseball fanatics so a baseball themed Welcome Bash for all their guest was just the right way to go.
And while the Red Sox are sacrosanct in their world...
...there a few other folks ready to talk some trash to support their team!
The details of this party were just beautiful. The whole green theme of the wedding was carried through every little detail...
Of course what ball game is complete without popcorn, cotton candy, beer and hot dogs?
I love this shot of Caitlin's sister Jennifer and her boyfriend...
There were several baseball games set up, my favorite of which was a bull pen where people could clock their pitching speed...
As the evening set in, the night lights came on, giving the whole party the look of a baseball night game.
Check back tomorrow for Part II -- the Wedding!
While we were there, Caitlin's mom, Kathy, mentioned to me that she had a daughter who was getting married and needed a photographer. A month or so later, Caitlin and Michael saw my work too, decided to book me and the rest is history!
I ended up meeting Caitlin and Michael for the first time at their engagement shoot in Chicago and I we had a blast shooting around my new neighborhood in Bucktown. They are both so friendly and so warm, I just knew their wedding weekend was going to be a fantastic!
Day One - Spa Day, Rehearsal Dinner and Welcome Bash
The festivities started Saturday morning with a trip to the spa and brunch for Caitlin and her bridesmaids...
Later that afternoon, everyone met up for the rehearsal. The rain made wonderfully romantic backdrop as they practiced walking down the aisle.
The rehearsal dinner was on a tour boat that has the Wege's cottage as one of the highlights of their tour! The Wege clan has, for years watched the tour boat go by their cottage, but this was their first time taking the tour.
Michael's best man Dean...
Caitlin's matron of honor, her sister, Jess...
Michael's grandmother...
A last minute surprise passenger -- Caitlin's grandfather!
I also loved getting to know Michael's family. I love this shot of his father and sister (who is studying photography so it was really cool to talk shop with her!)...
Everybody wore their favorite baseball gear since the party later was going to be a baseball theme Welcome Bash...
Caitlin's dad, Doc, wearing the only hat that would ever cover up his beloved Detroit Tigers... A Wege/Weiner Wedding hat!
Caitlin, ever the shoe gal, was sporting converse low-tops...
And the kids all had their hats...
After the dinner, Michael's mom told some hilarious stories about Michael...
And Caitlin's mom, Kathy, made sure that Caitlin didn't feel left out...
Michael and Caitlin are baseball fanatics so a baseball themed Welcome Bash for all their guest was just the right way to go.
And while the Red Sox are sacrosanct in their world...
...there a few other folks ready to talk some trash to support their team!
The details of this party were just beautiful. The whole green theme of the wedding was carried through every little detail...
Of course what ball game is complete without popcorn, cotton candy, beer and hot dogs?
I love this shot of Caitlin's sister Jennifer and her boyfriend...
There were several baseball games set up, my favorite of which was a bull pen where people could clock their pitching speed...
As the evening set in, the night lights came on, giving the whole party the look of a baseball night game.
Check back tomorrow for Part II -- the Wedding!
Posted at 10:52 AM Read More
Sat - July 7, 2007
Colleen & Sean - Lucky Sevens at the Peninsula Hotel - July 7, 2007
Oy vey, I am behind on my blogging -- But I wanted
to get some photos up from this wedding because it was
fantastic!
On the most popular wedding date in wedding history, I was lucky enough to have a a truly awesome couple to photograph at a beautiful wedding at the Peninsula Hotel. Sean and Colleen are so cool, down to earth, in love and just plain *fun* that it almost didn't feel like work at all.
Here are some of my favorites in a day that I easily could have filled the blog with hundreds of shots!
Thank you Colleen and Sean and to your families for making me feel so welcome and for sharing this amazing day with me. It has been my pleasure to know you all.
Much love and blessings,
Rosalind
On the most popular wedding date in wedding history, I was lucky enough to have a a truly awesome couple to photograph at a beautiful wedding at the Peninsula Hotel. Sean and Colleen are so cool, down to earth, in love and just plain *fun* that it almost didn't feel like work at all.
Here are some of my favorites in a day that I easily could have filled the blog with hundreds of shots!
Thank you Colleen and Sean and to your families for making me feel so welcome and for sharing this amazing day with me. It has been my pleasure to know you all.
Much love and blessings,
Rosalind
Posted at 02:19 PM Read More
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Every week, in my blog, I will showcase my amazing couples as well as give you a chance to get to know a bit about me and what my approach to wedding photography is all about.
And of course you'll get to read about the adventures Jonas and I go on - whether they are as exciting as going to Argentina or as lame as going to Ikea.
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