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Navy Pier Crystal Gardens - Katie & Rob

Who would've thought that sending a drink to a young lady across the bar at Shenanigan's House of Beer on Division St. would lead to eventually getting married at Navy Pier!

It happens at every wedding at Navy Pier's Crystal Gardens...the kids just can't resist the jumping water display!

This was a bit different, but very cool.....Rob didn't want to see Katie until the very last minute, so during the procession, he stood with his back to the aisle, only turning around just as Katy and her Mom finished walking up.

Rob's best man absolutely skewered the groom with his toast/speech.  Rob, his family and his groomsmen are all from London, so "Whitey" felt the need to "translate" a lot of his speech for the American Yanks in attendance.  For those of you who weren't there, here's a quick re-cap:

Yanks = Americans
Gents = Mens Bathroom
Cupboard = Closet
Arse = Ass
Pissed = Drunk
"Did a Maths" = "Majored in Mathematics"

Westin Lombard Wedding-Rachel & Constantine

The amazing decor which transformed the Westin Hotel Lombard was provided by Yanni Design Studio of Glenview. Be sure to keep an eye on the WEtv network because Rachel & Constantine's wedding is soon to be featured on the show Platinum Weddings!

Swissotel Chicago Wedding-Glenn & Charlie

So wedding #2 from last weekend found me with Charlie & Glenn. The 11am ceremony time atChicago's Holy Name Cathedral sounds ridiculously early, however the payoff is having over 4 hours to ride around with the bridal party taking pictures between the ceremony and their reception at the Swissotel Chicago. Makes for a long day, but more than worth it when it comes to the pictures!

Pheasant Run Resort Wedding-Grace & Jeff

This was the first wedding I've shot at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles. I wasn't really sure what to expect, but this cool re-creation of New Orleans' Bourbon Street offered some pretty sweet opportunities for portraits.....(check out the next to last one below.....)

I find it odd that people always say stuff like "here comes the paparazzi" when they see me walk in to the ceremony area.....but then you see stuff like this. Excuse me.....Mr. Pot...this is Mr. Kettle.....guess what...you're black!

Brides always worry about crying when they first see their fiance on their wedding day....but it's always the speech by the maid-of-honor that turns on the waterworks.

Cantigny Wedding-Sarah & Arrick

I love this picture of Sarah watching her Dad signing their Ketubah. After Sarah and Arrick signed, and just as her Dad began to sign his name, she reached over and grabbed onto Arrick. Holding on to her new husband while watching her father provide his approval with his signature on a traditional marriage document.

Hyatt Lodge McDonalds Wedding - Amy & Steve

So here's the REAL wedding pictures from Amy & Steve's wedding at The Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Rather than post a long line of images...I went the slideshow route on this one....Take a look below the two "normal" pictures.....

Amy & Steve from Jay Crihfield on Vimeo.