January 1, 2022
A new year, a new wedding! And THIS one took place in the city of Chicago! I've been planning to celebrate with Joey and Alyssa for over two years now, but we were finally able to make it happen on New Year's Day of 2022. It was a pretty snowy day in the city, but that didn't stop anyone from joining the fun, complete with tacos, mariachi band, and dancing for hours.
Joey and Alyssa were one of the couples I met with a contest I did for the Chicago area. I absolutely loved them when I met them in September of 2019. We did photos all over the downtown Chicago area and it was definitely a lot of fun. They are an adorable and happy-go-lucky couple. So when the pandemic hit, I knew they'd be able to make everything work regardless of the issues.
After travel bans (for Alyssa's family in Canada) and health concerns due to the pandemic, these two ended up having THREE weddings, and the final one was a great send off to the happy couple to get their life together on track for 2022. It was lots of fun, and worth the wait, I would have to say! Congrats to you both, Alyssa and Joey. I'm glad it FINALLY was able to happen this year and I'm so glad I got to be there with you!
Invitations - creative genius (and bride!) Alyssa Dimas
Hair/Makeup - Samantha Sansone of SFS Beauty, Chicago
Bride's Dress - Mom, Dad and Me, Chicago
"Cake" - the amazing Alyssa Dimas (again ;)
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| It wasn't too snowy, at first! |
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| Pretty little details! |
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| Would have loved to take this out for some photos. |
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| So excited! |
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| The boys are finally in the house. |
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| Looking good, Joey! |
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| Our beautiful bride is ready too! |
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| Candlelight ceremony! |
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| The whole crew. |
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| Love this portrait of the two of them! |
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| Utilizing the Rolls ;) |
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| LOVE the read entryway! |
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| Flipped the room flawlessly. |
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| They didn't have actual cake but Alyssa made this fake one to fit their personalities! |
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| Live music is always a bonus. |
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| Cake "cutting" ;) |
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| Awww, I love these two. |
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| I talked them into going outside into the snow for just a few shots. |
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| Worth it. |
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| When somebody busts out the lightsabers... |
