Valley Lo Club Wedding

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Liesl

I met Chris & Sarah over coffee about a year before their wedding. I was so happy when they chose me because they wear their love on their sleeves. Chris is gentle, sincere and attentive and Sarah is the personification of expression and empathy!

Check out their gorgeous engagement session at B’hai Temple!

Venue – Valley Lo Club

Floral – Flower Basket Inc

Gown - Rebecca Schoneveld Cheek

Cakes – Bennison’s Bakery

Music - Standing Ovations, DJ

Hair – Samantha at Salon Roula

I am so thankful for clients like the two of you, and I hope we are able to capture the whole family soon!

Liesl Diesel

Unforgettable Party

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Liesl

What makes a wedding unforgettable?

Well you can start with amazing room design, custom lights, gorgeous centerpieces and top it off with a cake.

(room design by Yanni Design Studio)

Add in meticulously detailed garments highlighted by outrageously colored flowers . . .

BUT none of those things will even come close to making a wedding unforgettable when compared to people!

Manish & Niti had an amazing crowd at their wedding, a huge supportive group of friends and family who were more than willing to toast, sing, perform, dance and party until they dropped! (No, literally, one who shall remain nameless did fall at the end of the night. Love you, Viral . . .)

This night was SO off the hook. And this is how I get to spend my weekends. Not a bad lot in life, I must admit.

Ceremony at The Meadows Club

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Liesl

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Niti & Manish held their ceremony at The Meadows Club. Room design was astonishing, by Yanni Design Studio. It started with a lovely procession of children, prayers, several Hindu rituals, and ended with Vidaii, my favorite! Soon I will be posting the reception images!

Rosemont Convention Center Reception

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Liesl

At the end of three wonderful days, Ruby and Punit were still going strong and ready to enjoy their extravagant evening reception.

View previews of the first two days here!

View the morning events and ceremony at these links

And check out their downtown Chicago engagement shoot!

Elegant cocktail hour and Reception were held at the Rosemont Convention Center

Sid of Modern Event Rentals did such an outstanding job with the reception room.

He used a combination of modern furniture, reflective surfaces, custom lighting, and even a wall of (real) candles to create a romantic yet vibrant environment.

As you can see from the many many photos, it was simply gorgeous and a wonderful group of people.

Thank you so much Punit & Ruby for choosing me, and I hope to see you at another event in the near future!

Liesl

Ruby & Punit’s Ceremony, Vidaai and Formals

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Liesl

Punit & Ruby’s ceremony took place at the Rosemont Convention Center.

This outstanding modern mandap was designed by Modern Event Rental with lighting design by Precision Sound & Lighting.

Click this link to view Punit’s Baraat

Click here to see previews of the first two days of their beautiful event!

And here is their engagement shoot!

Sid of Modern Event Rental really did such an outstanding job putting a modern twist on this traditional mandap and stage.

I LOVED playing with the reflective surface during the ceremony and was able to get some really fun creative shots of his work!

As you scroll through these images you won’t only notice the amazing decor and gorgeous clothing, but also two people who could not stop smiling through an entire ceremony.

It was such a beautiful thing to witness, and I am so thrilled they chose me to record it!

Ah I love my job so much.

Reception images will follow very soon!

Liesl

Allerton Estate Wedding for Rachel & Michael

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Liesl

Rachel & Michael were married at the beautiful Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello, IL.

The Allerton Estate has a myriad of beautifully manicured gardens and the Mansion is full of art and history.

Clearly, that was enough to make me a happy photographer.

Add two kind and generous clients to that mix and I was thrilled!

Rachel prepared in the master suite at the Allerton Mansion

ceremony at the sunken gardens

special thanks to Caryn of Magnifica Photography for referring Rachel & Michael to me!

Columbia Yatch Club Wedding, Kathy & Darius!

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Liesl

Kathy & Darius were married this past summer at the beautiful Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Chicago, IL.

coordinator: Cori Ashford – Ashford Events

flowers: Sylvia’s Floral

make-up: Make-up by Pamela

music: Sounds Abound

cake: Alliance Bakery

venue: Columbia Yacht Club

Portraits: Buckingham Fountain

It was such a classic Chicago summer day, it could not have been more perfect! We started at the Sheraton for preparation, took two limo buses to the church, then toured around town on a perfect blue sky day!

To top it off, the beautiful reception at the Columbia Yacht Club started with a traditional Lithuanian wedding dance and ended with fireworks!

Congratulations to both of you, I am very excited that we will have your album completed soon!

Liesl Diesel

Monica & Nawwar at The Weathervane

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Liesl

Monica & Nawwar were such an inspiration to photograph. Their wedding was incredibly intimate and personal.

With their union they also tied their 4 children into a new family unit, and to witness this was so precious to me.

Officiant: Robin Renteria

Ceremony/Reception Location: The Weathervane, Chapel Hill, NC

Coordinator: Sarah Mackiewicz

Portrait Locations:

Open Eye Cafe, Jonny’s, Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill, NC

After the morning portraits with one another and with their children, we headed to The Weathervane for a gorgeous outdoor ceremony!

They are such a tender couple, I loved the emotion of them greeting their children after the ceremony!

The reception was very tasteful, literally! Nawwar’s groom cake was a stack of gourmet cheeses!

Congratulations to both of you, it was such a pleasure to spend the day with you!

Liesl Diesel

Jeremy & Kait’s Cafe Brauer Wedding

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Liesl

Jeremy & Kait

May 12, 2012

For Emily DeWan Photograph, INC

It’s fun to second shoot from time to time! My friend Emily from New York City had me work with her at this gorgeous wedding this past May at Cafe Brauer in Lincoln Park. It’s a beautiful venue with lots of natural light!

Event Coordinator – Modern Day Floral

Pu & Xue’s Chicago Cultural Center Wedding

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Liesl

Pu & Xue were married at the Chicago Cultural Center on a beautiful weekend this past February! I adore this building, if you have not yet visited the Chicago Cultural Center I highly recommend a walk through!

Congratulations to both of you and I hope your reception in China was amazing!!

Liesl Diesel