Couples commission me to be their personal image maker during their entire wedding experience, not just the wedding day.
There is simply nothing like the warm feeling of owning a full collection of images that remind you of your loved ones. It’s beautiful.
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Dave and Hilary married on a sunny, breezy afternoon at her magnificent family home nestled in Lake Forest. The celebration capped off a weekend full of emotional reunions and sweet moments shared with their closest friends and relatives.
It was my honor to photograph their unforgettable wedding and present their romantic story to you.
We begin Friday afternoon, on rehearsal day…
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Episcopal minister Jay Sidebotham gives directions to the wedding party
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Soaring trees surround the Smiths’ beautiful backyard
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Hilary’s sister Lydia agrees to be an official witness
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The elegant layout of the rehearsal dinner planned by Dave’s mother Mary Anne
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50 of Dave and Hilary’s closest friends and relatives reunite over cocktails
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Hilary’s siblings give a surprise toast highlighting samples of her childhood poetry
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Dave toasts his bride
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Hilary’s extended family relaxes later into the evening at the Smith home
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Bridesmaids watch as Hilary gets her wedding day hair styled
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Hilary’s mother Kiki checks on the spectacular transformation of her property into a tented ceremony space
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Hilary’s dress, designed and created in Paris
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Dave and the groomsmen get ready at the nearby Deer Path Inn
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The groomsmen’s bowties wrap Dave’s gift to them: sets of bespoke cufflinks
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Hilary’s brother Duncan
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Hilary surprises Dave with a fox hunting print
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Gorgeous floral arrangements welcome guests to the Smith home
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Hilary’s mother and aunt
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The bridesmaids accompany Hilary to a salon in Lake Forest
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Hilary’s sister Beatrice | Hilary’s brother Duncan
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The stylist creates a timeless look for the bride
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The ladies cinch Hilary’s gown
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Isn’t she perfect?
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Hilary’s father sees his daughter for the first time on her wedding day
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An heirloom pin attached to Hilary’s bow
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Hilary’s family is caught spying from above
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Beatrice is moved by the moment
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The Smith family
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Hilary surprises her parents with reminders of her treasured relationship with them
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A quiet moment between mother and daughter
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Hilary makes sure to get out of sight before Dave arrives
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Dave strides up the driveway
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The Cronheim family
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Dave cannot resist tormenting his younger brother Robert
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Arriving guests take in a spectacular sight
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The fathers await the ceremony
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Dave enjoys a quiet moment alone as guests arrive
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Bridesmaids open gifts from Hilary: lingerie bags brought from France
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Sisters Lydia and Beatrice open sentimental gifts from Hilary
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Hilary receives a gift
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Bridesmaids view guests arriving downstairs
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Dave’s grandmother and brother | Dave’s parents
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Mother of the bride
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Guests queue up to greet the newlyweds
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View of the Onwentsia Club course as seen by guests arriving for the reception
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The father of the bride toasts the newlyweds
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Toasts by the best man and maid of honor
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Hilary and Dave’s first dance together as husband and wife
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Hilary embraces her father
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Dave dances with his mother
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Guests enjoyed a luxurious dessert bar
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A groomsman shows off his alma mater cufflinks received as a gift from Dave
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Vocalists with the Stu Hirsch Orchestra
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The newlyweds with their classmates from Cornell
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Hilary tosses her bouquet from the balcony high above the ballroom
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The couple departs through an unexpected sea of sparklers
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The end of the beginning
These photographs are merely the highlights. View the complete gallery.
It was my great pleasure to meet everyone! I look forward to seeing you all again at future weddings. Thank you Dave and Hilary!