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Lizzy and Eli are simply the best, although Chicago is one of my favorite cities (the food, the shopping, the museums, again the food) I've never had the opportunity to drive around and see the awesome sites and pockets of city life, that's not until spending the morning with these two as my guides and general source of laughter. 

Unfortunately Eli had ACL surgery a few weeks ago, hence all the driving, but no worries, Eli's goal exactly 6 months from the date of his surgery is to do the splits on the dance floor for the wedding day. I'm holding you to it Eli;)

No doubt, favorite.

More of Chicago's skyline courtesy of "the bean".

Warping some perspective in the next few.

ps-thank you for risking your adorable red shoes to get these shots Lizzy:)

Amazing eyes!!

Their "L" stop:)

Lizzy and Eli, thank you for everything!! The tour, restaurant recommendations, new shopping locations and your company. I can't wait till September to see you two again!

I was a little nervous meeting Julia and Jeff. Sure, they are sending me to one of the most beautiful places on earth next September, and I can’t forget Julia is a friend of Cara, and after talking on the phone and through emails, it was more than apparent Julia and Jeff were special. They are so excited about all of their dream wedding plans coming together after 7 years of dating, which started with sneaking Jeff (he’s younger that Julia) into a bar and dancing till close. So the meeting… “Clary!” “Julia and Jeff?!” (the couple Travis guessed out of all the couples at Cara and Cody’s wedding) “Yes”,  “Travis guessed out of everyone that you two are Julia and Jeff”; too cute for words Julia and Jeff said, “Is Travis that guy that was holding your ponytail while you fixed your hair?!”. A perfect first meeting just a few days before their engagement session with the beautiful Pella and Jackson…

Jeff's request and I love it!!

Just outside where it all started:o)

I couldn't pick one favorite out of these two!

Julia and Jeff, thank you for having me be a part of you dreamy wedding, I can't wait!!

I had to show you their gorgeous faces because that is a good place to start:o) Carmina contacted me last October with the sweetest email and I couldn't wait to finally meet her!! And Carmina's fiancee Faisal is one of the sweetest guys I have photographed. They were so nervous and excited, making me a little nervous as well to tell you the truth. But then I took the first few shots...

Yep, thats the first shots off my camera and I knew it was going to be a fabulous session!

Such beautiful colors.

How cute are these two?!

Favorite!!

Thank you so much Carmina and Faisal, you made my day with your love!! 

Hilary and Matt had a whirlwind wedding week..they flew in from California, had an engagement session with their beloved Brooklyn and Rocco, finished all the wedding details (you will see on Friday) and got married. Now on to the engagement pictures!!

Yes I know!! Gorgeous! I love the way Hilary gazes at Matt.

This picture was the wedding guestbook mat so you know I had to blog it!

Absolute favorite!

Hilary is so darn cute with the shoulder shrug:o)

Magic between these two!!

So like all my fabulous couples, Hilary and Matt didn't blink when I asked them jump over waterfalls, sit on concrete or lay grass but every time Matt would hop right up really fast. I noticed a little dust on the handsome suit and joked "it's not like that's the one for the wedding or anything?!" Matt laughed "it is"! "What?! You so should have told me this!"

Sometimes I just get a feeling about a couple, with Stephanie and Derek I totally got that feeling and my intuition was so right after spending the morning around downtown Chicago where Derek proposed to Stephanie. They are a perfect match, Stephanie is absolutely adorable and so energetic, always saying the cutest things and Derek is funny and kind.

The day started out on Navy Pier. How amazing are these colors?

This is when Stephanie and Derek asked if I had models on my blog because all the couples look so perfectly posed and beautiful. Nope, I've never had models on my site/blog, just real people doing what they to best, loving each other.

So why exactly can't I wait to see Stephanie in her wedding dress? Well besides the fact that she is going to be a knockout, she works at the best bridal store, Ultimate Bride. Will Stephanie be a glamousr bride, a classic bride, a romanitc bride, we will see;)

This is where Derek proposed to Stephanie in a little park by the beach, outside the city.

How can you not love these two!!?

Favorite!