Megan and Mark’s Wedding

Chadd and I didn't do any preparation imagery, and began our day with the bride and groom's meet-up.  We started in one of my favorite adorable little parks in Chicago.  It has this neat little brick-lined path with trees that cover the walk-way like something you would see in a Paris park.

Megan got situated and stood there keeping her eye on the other end of the path waiting for Mark.  Nope.  Nothing.  However, I am having a ball.  The light outside was incredible.  You know ... the kind of light that seems really bright out, yet sky is very dark with an approaching storm.

Meghan's excitement grows more.  Still, nothing.  But her poses are so incredibly natural.  She and her bride's maids laugh, and gestures to the groomsman who went to tell Mark we are ready.  But nothing.

He finally rounds the corners, and Megan gives off this incredible cheer and arches backwards laughing hysterically.

It was at that point I felt I had captured everything their wedding day was about, yet I had JUST begun.

It rained.  Hard.  Just about 10 minutes before their outdoor ceremony. It was one of those storms we see in Chicago on a regular basis.  They opted to wait it out, and try again when it broke.

Wise choices were made, and not only did they get their outdoor ceremony, they had a celebration that spanned the inside of the MCA, and the patio from the cocktail reception, dinner (which many of the guests ate outside) and during the dancing.

Congrats on a fine event, allowing me to enter your lives for 6-short hours, and witnessing the best first 5-minutes of any shoot to date.

Chat soon.

Megan Latchaw & Mark Czarniecki

July 10, 2010
Ceremony: Museum of Contemporary Art: Chicago, IL
Reception: Museum of Contemporary Art: Chicago, IL

Chadd Foy image

Ceremony: MCA
Reception: MCA
Caterer: Wolfgang Puck
Deserts: Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique
DJ: Style Matters
Florist: Asrai Garden
Makeup: Beauty on Call
Officiant: Jane Rzepka
Invitations: Paper Dolls
Programs: DIY
Host Hotel: Sofitel
Wedding Rings: Donna Jewelry
Bride's dress: Amsale
Bride's shoes: Gucci
Groom's Suit: Nicholas Joseph

Second Shooter: Chadd Foy