Nikah for Iram & Salman
Iram & Salman held their Nikah wedding ceremony at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg Room design by: Amer Design Studio Bridal make-up by: Mehwish Khan View their Mendi View their preparation photos View their wedding day portraits Congratulations! <3 Liesl Diesel
Iram & Salman’s Wedding Portraits
Iram & Salman were wed at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg this past November. You can see their Mendi from the evening before at this link, and their preparation at this blog post. This is their formal portrait on the stage designed by Amer Design Studio. I highly recommend Amer, he is a delightful person and he knows how to transform a room!
Iram & Salman prepare at Chicago Marriott Schaumburg
Iram & Salman held their main ceremony and reception at the Marriott Schaumburg Iram's Ghaghra Choli was a gorgeous red with gold details and green accents on the jewelry. Stunning! Make up by Mehwish Khan More previews will be posted soon! Hope you are both enjoying your honeymoon! <3 Liesl Diesel
Mendi at Milan Banquet Hall
Iram & Salman's Mendi Venue - Milan Banquet Hall Room Design - Amer Design Studio
Frank & Dawn’s Barefoot Resort Wedding
Congratulations to Frank & Dawn! Ceremony - First Baptist Church Reception - Barefoot Resorts Thank you both for flying me out for your wedding! <3 Liesl Diesel
Lake Barrington, IL Wedding Reception at The Onion Pub
Krisin & Jon had their reception at the Onion Pub & Brewery in Lake Barrington, IL. The banquet room is a beautiful mix of open elegance and warm timber frame ceilings.
What These Eyes See.
I know I am lucky, you can tell me again and again but trust me, I already know. I am an artist, and even better, I am paid to be an artist. As if that isn't enough, add on top of that fact that I get to photograph beautiful people at beautiful events looking their best and it is a constant →
The Landscape of Love
With so many unique individuals, attracted to even MORE unique individuals, one has to admit that love looks a little different for everyone. But it is always beautiful. Jon is a landscape artist, so when he and Kristin hired me to shoot their wedding, which included a ceremony in their front lawn, I knew it would be a unique visual treat! Coordinator: Robyn →
Wedding preparation for Kristin
I love fall weddings, and I was so excited when Kristin & Jon hired me to shoot their wedding this past fall because the ceremony took place at their home, and Jon is a landscape artist! Below is a quick preview of her preparing in their home, I will be posting ceremony photos very soon! Coordinator - Robyn of Red Letter Event →
Mark & Dawn’s evening of PURE CELEBRATION!!
Dawn and Mark had a truly memorable party! Not only was the room gorgeous and the details completely perfect, but the mood was PURE CELEBRATION that night! DJ Wally B kept everyone on the floor, even me =) View Mark & Dawn's other photo stories as well! Engagement at Rose Garden Outdoor Ceremony at Kingston Plantation Wedding Day Portraits at the beach! And thanks to all →
Portraits at Kingston Plantation
After their beautiful outdoor ceremony at Kingston Plantation, Mark & Dawn walked the grounds at the resort and even went for a walk in the sand! You can see their engagement session at this link, shot at the Little Theater Rose Garden. Wedding Coordinator - Memorable Moments Portrait location - Kingston Plantation Flowers - Little Shop of Flowers
Dawn & Mark’s Outdoor Resort Ceremony
Dawn & Mark love the ocean, so it's no surprise that they chose to have a destination wedding at Kingston Plantation in North Myrtle Beach, SC, and it was such a beautiful venue and perfect day! You can see their engagement session at this link, shot at the Little Theater Rose Garden. Wedding Coordinator - Memorable Moments Ceremony - Kingston Plantation Reception - Lands →
Kristine & Jonathan at The Mid-America Club
Kristine & Jonathan finished up their festivities at The Mid-America Club, which has a gorgeous view of Chicago and Millennium Park! Venue - The Mid-America Club Cake - Bittersweet Pastry Flowers - Zuzu's Petals DJ - Toast & Jam Hair & Make-up - Morgan Blaul Linens - BJ Linens
Sweetly Running Bank of America
Kristine & Jonathan have a pretty fun story! They are high school sweethearts and now they both work at Bank of America and are also into running. The real kind of running; the kind most of us look at as some kind of super hero power because they do it for hours and hours on end. This can only lead me →
Kristine & Jonathan at St. Mary of The Angels
Kristine & Jonathan wed at the beautiful St. Mary of The Angels Catholic church in the Bucktown - Wicker Park area of Chicago. Saint Mary of the Angels is currently restoring the dome of the church, to learn more about what they are doing to restore this beautiful piece of architecture visit their site!
THAILAND! Epic Adventure for me, potential slow response for you!
As winter finally hits Chicago I am taking off to go to a wedding of two dear friends in Thailand! So if you are trying to contact me by phone or email, please be patient. Unfortunately I won't have much access to email as I tour the islands, temples, go kayaking, rock climbing, and tiger petting. My Epic adventure begins January 17 →
The beginning of a dream day.
Kristine & Jonathan had such a beautiful wedding, it was perfect right from the start! Kristine prepared for her wedding day at the Fairmont Chicago Flowers from Zuzu's Petals Make-up & hair by Morgan Blaul wedding gown from Priscilla of Boston I am a little backed up on blogging, so I will post more of there story soon! <3 Liesl Diesel
Nashville Wedding for Jeremy & Joy!
Joy & Jeremy wed in August in Nashville, TN. I was so thrilled when they hired me to shoot their wedding because I have known Joy since I was very young, and it also continued the awesome tradition of me photographing weddings for her family. I photographed her brother's wedding in 2010 and her sister's wedding just a handful of months' →
Bob & Joanna’s Lima, NY Wedding
Bob & Joanna hired me to photograph their wedding all the way out in the little village of Lima, NY at the Elim Gospel Church. When I used to live in Rochester, NY Bob was my photo assistant, and I was so happy when he emailed and asked if he could hire me to fly out and shoot his wedding! Enjoy their story →
Saris, Parties, & Automobiles!
Saris, Parties, & Automobiles! This was the apparent theme at Urvita & Shital's reception at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare. Urvita, along with all the lovely ladies, changed into their beautiful evening Saris. Their family, along with all their guests, enjoyed food and dance at this outrageous party. The groom, along with his speechless bride, received as a wedding gift, a new automobile! No, not ONE →
Urvita & Shital’s Wedding Portraits
Urvita & Shital hosted an all day event for their wedding at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Rosemont. In the morning I took some portraits of them in their traditional red and gold wedding clothing. The mosaic tile at this Hyatt, combined with the gorgeous sky dome ceiling, made my morning portrait crunch time easy and beautiful! I will be posting more very →
Urvita & Shital’s Hindu Ceremony & Vidaai
Urvita & Shital had their ceremony at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont, IL. Beautiful Ceremony room was prepared by Ravi's Mandaps Hair and make-up by Jaya Baxi Event Coordinator - Oliveaire View their First Look View Shital's Barat View their engagement session! View their engagement party!
Traditions of Baraat
Shital's Barat was one of the most fun (AKA dangerous) things I think I have ever shot at a wedding! These families were relentless during the stealing of the shoe! Shot at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare
A Real First Look
All the posing in the world could not have produced this perfect first glance. This is the first moment Shital saw his beautiful bride on their wedding day, right before we shot the family portraits. You two are simply amazing. I will be blogging your story soon! <3 Liesl Diesel
