Hilton Orrington/Evanston wedding ceremony and reception | Jillian and Mark Wedding (1)
I usually wait till I have all the info to post with the photos, but I can’t stand it any longer, I just need to share some of the photos from this awesome wedding!! So, more detailed info to come in the next post (Note to Jillian, please check your FB inbox! Thanks 🙂 )
The getting ready, the wedding and the ceremony all took place at the beautiful Hotel Orrington in Evanston. This place is a gem! If you’re looking for an alternative to a Downtown wedding, this place is close to the City. What really impressed me though was the service. From the moment the valet took my car to the time I left, everyone who worked at the Hotel was a top notch professional. Even the janitor who gave us directions when we were looking for a room, was super helpful and friendly. And I’m just the help people!!! OK so on with the photos…
When we got there, the Hall being was decorated with the most amazing flower display from Virginia Wolff. She was there practically the whole day, which was impressive. 99% of florists just drop off the flowers, but Virginia was even there to pin the flowers on the men! Usually that job falls to me (or one of my assistants) Do you know how hard it is to pin a boutonniere on a groom while taking photos?? 😉
The dress was beautiful and it had pockets…yes, those are the bride’s shoes in the pockets 🙂
I love the happy bride getting ready, with Mom and one of the girls crying as they look on (you can see their reflection in the mirror).
Jillian, you looked gorgeous!!!
Meanwhile…Mark gets ready with the boys.
So handsome!
Then it was time for the first look. When couples choose to see each other before the ceremony it makes everyone so much more relaxed! Especially me 😉 I don’t need to worry about taking the B & G away from their guests during cocktail hour, and trying to cram family/bridal party/ and Bride and Groom portraits into a 45 minute window…I can do it, but it’s better when I don’t have to 🙂 More time for photos = more photos for you !!!
I love this one!
So cute!! Waiting for the bridal party.
2 seconds later…
Took a little walk to Northwestern University Campus.
LOVE this!!
Another unique thing I loved, not only did the girls have different dresses, they each had their own unique bouquet! Way to start a trend Jillian!!
This is probably one of my favorite Bridal Party photos to date.
They were a fun bunch 🙂
Back at the Hotel, while the Bridal party relaxed at the bar, I had little more time with Mark and Jillian, and these ended up being my favorite photos!!
Love, LOVE the ones below!!!!!
More photos on FB <<<< let’s be friends 🙂