Romantic Destination Wedding for Becky & Dustin

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Liesl

Becky & Dustin planned a romantic destination wedding in Myrtle Beach, SC! I am always honored to be flown in for destination weddings all over the globe, and I love that Becky & Dustin chose me for their wedding as they are not local to the Myrtle Beach area either.

Cynthia Swanson of Myrtle Beach Weddings, Etc referred them to me and she did an excellent job coordinating this beach destination wedding for them!

Their ceremony was at the Hilton and their reception was at Thoroughbred’s Restaurant.

Flowers by Flowers on Broadway

Music, sound and lighting by Scott Shaw Productions

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The Hilton in Myrtle Beach has a gorgeous grass lawn so your guests don’t have to get their toes sandy! Nature’s decor of palm trees sets a perfect beach scene.

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I love it when couples smile and laugh uncontrollably!

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Orchids and roses made such a beautiful and natural looking bouquet for Becky.

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I was very impressed with the staff and service at Thoroughbred’s, I highly recommend this venue.

Becky & Dustin chose golf balls and Tees for party favors! “Fore better, Fore Worse!”

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Thank you both so much for choosing me, I am so happy for you and your new life together!

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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!!

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These are the windows in Gar Memorial Hall, where the wedding took place. beautiful view of Chicago!

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I love the contrast in this marble wall, and it made a great available light black & white portrait for Pu.

Xue's dress was incredibly flattering, accented by her jade necklace, love it!

I love this building, so many angles, SO many beautiful details!

After the Cultural Center we went for a walk!

Pu & Xue cast shadows on the bridge at millennium park

back light becomes front light at the bean in Chicago!

More reasons to love Chicago? This was mid-February . . .

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Thank you Pu & Xue for hiring me to shoot your wedding portraits!

Nikah for Iram & Salman

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Liesl

Iram & Salman held their Nikah wedding ceremony at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg

Room design by: Amer Design Studio

Bridal make-up by: Mehwish Khan

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Congratulations!

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Amer used real candles on the curtain behind Salman & Iram, it was truly elegant.

Dawn & Mark’s Outdoor Resort Ceremony

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Liesl

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 End Ballroom inside Brighton Tower at Kingston Plantation

Lighting Designer – MC Light & Sound

Flowers – Little Shop of Flowers

Cake – Icey Pastries

DJ – Wally B

Steel Drums – Justin Matthews

Rentals – Carolina Events & Tents