To end of last year’s shoots, I had the honor of capturing the formal engagement ceremony of Rejani and Lejoe, in Indian Creek, Illinois. Rejani is from Baltimore, and it was awesome to see both families come together to celebrate their plans for marriage. I started out at Lejoe’s house for a quick prayer before the ceremony.

chicago wedding photographer. rejani and lejoe's engagement ceremony in indian creek, illinois
chicago wedding photographer. rejani and lejoe's engagement ceremony in indian creek, illinois

We then headed over to the beautiful St. Mary Of Vernon Catholic Church in Indian Creek, Illinois for the engagement ceremony.
chicago wedding photographer. rejani and lejoe's engagement ceremony in indian creek, illinois
chicago wedding photographer. rejani and lejoe's engagement ceremony in indian creek, illinois
chicago wedding photographer. rejani and lejoe's engagement ceremony in indian creek, illinois
chicago wedding photographer. rejani and lejoe's engagement ceremony in indian creek, illinois
chicago wedding photographer. rejani and lejoe's engagement ceremony in indian creek, illinois
chicago wedding photographer. rejani and lejoe's engagement ceremony in indian creek, illinois
chicago wedding photographer. rejani and lejoe's engagement ceremony in indian creek, illinois

An Indian ceremony tradition for engagements that I love is when the two fathers hug-
chicago wedding photographer. rejani and lejoe's engagement ceremony in indian creek, illinois

After the ceremony, we headed back to Lejoe’s house for a luncheon.  They did an amazing job decorating their place!
chicago wedding photographer. rejani and lejoe's engagement ceremony in indian creek, illinois
chicago wedding photographer. rejani and lejoe's engagement ceremony in indian creek, illinois
chicago wedding photographer. rejani and lejoe's engagement ceremony in indian creek, illinois
chicago wedding photographer. rejani and lejoe's engagement ceremony in indian creek, illinois

I was able to steal the two of them away for about 5 minutes for a mini-shoot, and we made the most of it!
chicago wedding photographer. rejani and lejoe's engagement ceremony in indian creek, illinois
chicago wedding photographer. rejani and lejoe's engagement ceremony in indian creek, illinois

Lejoe and Rejani, thanks for letting me serve you guys during your engagement. I wish you all the best as you prepare for the wedding day this year, and married life from then on!