In honor of the first blizzard of 2012 I am posting my favorite image from Alison and Jason’s snow filled wedding day.

The reception was held at the unique Chicago wedding venue Galleria Marchetti.  Al Okyne made sure that the dance floor was full.

I highly recommend cupcakes for any occasion!  Molly’s Cupcakes created this beautiful tower of treats.  Not only do they make delicious cupcakes, but the business also donates part of their profits to local schools.

Wedding toasts are one of my favorite parts of the celebration.  It is the best time for a photographer to capture candid moments and heartfelt emotions.

Please click here if you would like to see a slide show of Molly and Ryan’s beautiful wedding day.  Thank you for reminding us that not only is true love possible, but so are 70 degree November days.

Molly and Ryan dreamed of having a beautiful wedding day.  They chose a November wedding date, and never imagined it would have been sunny and 70 in Chicago.  An important element to consider for a fall or winter wedding is the availability of natural light.  The sun sets around 4:30 so I highly recommend couples see each other before the ceremony.  As you can see, the excitement of the first meeting is not diminished by taking place early in the day.

Weddings in Chicago are truly unique simply because the city presents many unexpected moments and experiences.  Molly and Ryan’s first meeting was private, however, their bridal party and family pulled up in the trolley to surprise them.  We headed to Michigan Avenue and The Wrigley building for photos.

I love this shot!  Taken by my amazing second shooter Brianne.

Speaking of unexpected moments…Obviously the entire family and bridal party were having a great time!

The unique wedding bouquets and day of coordination were flawlessly provided by Dilly Lilly.

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