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
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
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 →
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 →
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 →
MacGregor Downs Wedding, Cary NC
Congratulations to Kim & Caleb! We had quite a surprise storm during their wedding, but of course the sun broke through and made some amazing light for everyone to enjoy! Thank you for choosing me to photograph your wedding! <3 Liesl Diesel Venue - McGreggor Downs Cake - Sweet Memories Tent - Classic Party Rentals Shot for Shane Snider, one of the coolest dudes on the planet.
Stephanie & Jonathan, North Carolina Museum of History
Stephanie & Jonathan were married in Raleigh, NC at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. I really enjoyed the art and architecture of the Universalist Fellowship, and of course that was topped off with a gorgeous reception at the North Carolina Museum of History! Ceremony - Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh Reception - NC Museum of History Flowers - Catering Works Cake - Catering Works Food - Cafe Luna Centerpieces - →
On a tightrope!
After their ceremony at Zed451, Jamil & Carrie and the entire party jumped into the Zed Van and toured the city! The first stop was the Tightrope Sculpture on North Lasalle. The next stop was the opera house on Michigan Avenue, what a beautiful facade!
Walking through Fire
Fire burns. Fire purifies. We all have to walk through fires in our lives at some point. We can choose to let trials burn us, or we can choose to let them purify us. In relationships we all have trials, and as I have gotten to know Carrie and Jamil a bit more, I have had the opportunity to see how they allow →
Jamil & Carrie – preparing for Love & Style!
Meet Carrie. Meet Jamil. Jamil & Carrie both have style, taste, hospitality, and the ability to listen, not just speak. I truly felt like a guest at their wedding! Their wedding was at Zed451, and Carrie got ready there in order to keep the rainy morning off her dress! Who knew a bathroom could look so cool?
Chicago Cultural Center Wedding – Xue & Wen!
Xue & Wen were married on September 24, 2011 at the beautiful Chicago Cultural Center. The architecture of this building is so beautiful, I love shooting there! It was a rainy day, so we shot everything indoors! Congratulations to both of you! Thank you so much for choosing me to document your ceremony! Liesl Diesel
Courtney & Chris: Another Wedding of The Day for Wedding Channel by Liesl Diesel Photo!
Congratulations to Courtney & Chris for being featured by The Wedding Channel by The Knot as Wedding of The Day! Courtney & Chris were married on Hilton Head Island last fall at a beautiful intimate ceremony at a private mansion. Click here to see my blog post from their wedding Click here to see all my favorites on facebook Mansion by Island Getaways A Floral →
Nikki & Pete’s Debordieu Club Wedding
Peter & Nicole were married on May 20, 2011 at the Debordieu Club in the Debordieu Colony, Georgetown, SC. Wedding planner: Elizabeth from Grand Occassions What an awesome event this was, it was clearly a very tight knit group of people who love Pete & Nikki. If it's possible to have too much fun at a wedding, I think most of their →
Dharna & Samir are Featured Wedding of the Day on Wedding Channel!
Dharna & Samir were married on May 29, 2010 and today they are featured on The Wedding Channel! Congrats to you both for one year of marriage and for being a featured wedding, what a gorgeous day!!! <3 you both! Liesl Diesel Click here for Dharna's Preparation photos Click Here for Samir's Baraat Click here for Dharna & Samir's Ceremony Click here for Dharna & Samir's Portrait
Steamboat Landing Wedding Reception
After a touching ceremony, a quick stop for coffee, and some gorgeous lake side portraits, Anna & Rich headed to Steamboat Landing for their April 30, 2011 wedding reception! cakes by Gourmet Goodies Music by Whirlin' Disk DJs
Canandaigua, NY Wedding Portraits
Before heading to their reception at Steamboat Landing, Anna & Rich stopped at the beautiful Park by Canandaigua Lake. Dress from Peggy's Bridal Hair by Megan Brusseau of Adore Hair Studio
