My name is Emily.

I love people in love.

I cry at every wedding.

I own a striped umbrella. Everyone should.

I love my pug. His name is Edward.

I dream of having a house with enough closet hooks for my scarves and hats.

Laughing is great.

I believe there is nothing better than a day with the people you love.

And I absolutely love to take photos.


And this is my blog. Expect to see people in love, expect to laugh and read, and expect to see what I love and why I love it! Welcome to my blog. I am glad you are here.

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07.17.09
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Lauren and Keanan tied the knot over the 4th of July weekend surrounded with many family and friends. The BEAUTIFUL grounds of the Round Barn Farm couldn't have been a better backdrop and scene setter for their GORGEOUS and eclectic affair! With a goal to bring people together to have a good ol' time Lauren and Keanan brought out their favorite of fave lawn games, had amazing food catered by the AWWWEESOMME Chowgirls, and partied the night away with wonderful entertainment by the Alpensterne polka band. And of course they had to end the night by going into the city and celebrating with some fireworks to end a lovely holiday weekend!

The flowers were stunning, the people were cheery and the bride and groom couldn't have been happier! A beautiful wedding with so many amazing touches!! I am tellin ya that not only is the round barn just a fun place for a reception but the grounds of the Round Barn Farm are stunning!

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Keanan's nephew, Liam, was born to be an entertainer, and at the ripe age of 10ish he is already starting his career. We got there and not only was he playing away on his new ukulele, but he shared many stories about his new toy with us. He made me laugh the whole night with his young sophistication!
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And of course their pup Gus was sporting his best attire for the beautiful ceremony! :)
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I kept eyeing up Lauren's freshwater pearl earrings all night. I am tellin' ya the details of the wedding were just STUNNING!
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And I couldn't get over how amazing the flowers were! Even the boutonnieres were fresh and so fitting with the natural setting.
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The guests had a great time playing lawn games, walking around the amazing grounds and having a coctail while chatting the night away!
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And they had AMAZING chocolates made set at each place setting for the guests! Soooo cute!
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Lauren and Keanan we had an absolutely lovely time at your wedding and couldn't have asked for a more amazing event for you two! We wish you all the very best as you embark on your new adventures in Chicago!!!!




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Comments
maren says:

AMAZING!!! Sooo beautiful!

(07.17.09 @ 11:14AM)
Shayna says:

Wow, looks like something straight out of The Knot magazine! Gorgeous! I can't believe how TINY she is!!

(07.17.09 @ 12:38PM)
Jenn says:

Beautiful job, what an awesome location! All of your detail shots are fabulous!

(07.17.09 @ 1:25PM)
Lauren says:

Emily, you are amazing, thank you so much!!!

(07.17.09 @ 4:39PM)
Devin Joesting says:

Wow, these are absolutely stunning images! The light in some of those last shots.... magical!

(07.19.09 @ 9:55PM)
jen says:

absolutely gorgeous-i love the off center color picture of the new couple and the last one-the black and white. the dog is adorable and the triptychs you put together are amazing! what a gorgeous place and wedding-great job capturing the feel of this day and this place.

(07.23.09 @ 2:36PM)
Anonymous says:

These may be some of your best wedding images yet, in my opinion! Nice job EM!

(07.28.09 @ 9:12PM)
Jon Maggs (Lauren's florist) says:

these are awesome!

(08. 5.09 @ 7:13PM)