Jaimy + Sijin : modern weddings {oak brook, il}


After a quiet winter, it was great to get back into the swing of things with the ever wonderful Jaimy and Sijin (who you’ve probably seen before with their proposal, engagement, and parts 1 and 2 of their portrait sessions).  I’ve got to start off by giving mad props to Marcie Krueger from M&D Photography for helping me out for the day at this wedding.

I started out with the girls over at Jaimy’s place, where the girls were pretty relaxed all morning, which made my job that much more fun!  Another handful of major props go out the wonderful ladies at Starlight Makeup for their awesome  work in the morning!
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois

Marcie started out with the guys, as they helped Sijin get ready for his big day.
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois

The dashing groom…
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois

Love the details:
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois

I’m not one to give out props all willy-nilly, but how can I not give a few helpings out to Grace from Vale of Enna?!  The bouquets she made were absolutely amazing! (full disclosure: she was also the florist at my wedding :))
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois

Jaimy’s dad was such a proud father that day:
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois

She was absolutely stunning!
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois

Before the ceremonies, both Sijin and Jaimy wrote each other letters- I love Jaimy’s reaction in receiving mango juice as well!
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois

I think the flower girl was a little upset she didn’t get any pre-wedding gift. :)
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois

chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois

Sijin was pretty happy to see his beautiful bride walk down the aisle…
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois

Christ Church of Oak Brook has beautiful stained glass windows lining the sanctuary, pretty much begging for a silhouette shot.
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois

After the ceremony, we headed out to the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois for a little football…
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois

Model much?  These girls were a little too good at this ;)
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois

Quite possibly the largest bridal party I’ve shot. Love.
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois

I was then able to steal away a few seconds with just the newlyweds, and made it work.  Fine, they made it work.  Big time.
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois

LOVE.
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois

We then raced over to Carlisle Banquets in Lombard to get the rest of the party started!
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois

Classic.
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois

The MCs played a few games for guests who wanted to see Sijin and Jaimy kiss (anyone know the history of the clinking of the glasses?  I’m truly interested in learning more about it!).  This guest (one of New York’s finest) had to eat something like 6 saltine crackers in one minute.
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois

I don’t think he fared too well :)
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois

And then came the dancing!  A bunch of close friends and family put together this awesome hip hop dance mix that get everyone hyped and around the dance floor!
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois

And then it was time for everyone to get on the dance floor party the night away!
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois
chicago wedding photographers.  sijin and jaimy's modern wedding in oak brook, illinois

Sijin and Jaimy, it’s a blessing to capture your relationship from proposal to wedding, and I’m so excited to see you guys grow through marriage.  Much love!

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Facebook Comments:

    natemathai: Thank you guys for being such a baller couple! :)
    (May 3, 2010, 6:21 pm)

    Sij & Jaimy: The pics look great! Thanks so much for being a wonderful photographer and friend! =) You've went above and beyond for us! Thank you for capturing our big day!
    (May 3, 2010, 11:34 am)


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