Saturday, August 31, 2013

{ The Paker's ~ a Family Session }

take 2 or 3 5K's, a muggy and foggy Sunday morning near Montrose Beach in Chicago and what do you get?
an AWESOME Family Session!  With mom, dad, 2 daughters, and 3 black labs in tow - we eventually found parking and made our way over towards the lake to take some photos.  The Paker's have been training and showing dogs in various competitions for years and their love for animals doesn't stop at dogs!  2 cats and friendly little ferret made an appearance once we got to their house!

Kat/Eye Studios is always up for adding in your furry friends to any session - especially Family ones!


















Monday, August 26, 2013

{ Amanda & Joe ~ Married 5.25.13 }

WOW, WOW, WOW!!!

That's really all I can say about this stunning Wedding from budding, event planner/decorator Amanda (the Bride!).  She really went all out and everything was amazing!
From her miles of carefully ruffled and fluffed fabric on her ballgown Wedding Dress to the handmade centerpieces {all of which were carefully thrifted over the previous year+ } everything came together and was just gorgeous.
I could really just go on and on about this one, but I'll let you just see the whole thing in pictures - it's easier that way...












































































You know you want the links...

Wedding Planner:  Woja Studios - no link yet, but it's the Bride's start-up company and I KNOW she can make your day completely KICK ASS.  Contact me if you'd like her info!

Ceremony/Reception Location:  Oscar Swan Country Inn { http://www.oscarswan.com } - we were at the one in Geneva.  Once you rent, you get the grounds (and a few rooms!) for the ENTIRE WEEKEND!!!

Flowers:  Random locations - yes, they were all fake!  Even I thought they were real until I got really, really close.  Trust me, Woja Studios knows what she's doing!

Dress:  House of Brides { http://www.houseofbrides.com } - Designer Mori Lee

Bridesmaids Dresses:  Just gave them a color palate and let them pick out their own!

Hair/Make-Up:  Done by some very talented Friends & Bridesmaids!

Bride's Shoes:  Vera Wang at Kohl's { http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/ourbrands/simplyveraverawang.jsp } - gorgeous AND comfy!

Tuxedos: Black Tie Formal Wear { http://www.blacktietuxes.com } - not black or too formal, but yet rentals and still AWESOME!

Cake: ALL desserts (including the cutting cake) were handmade by the Bride

DJ/Ceremony Music:  Acoustic Generation { http://theacousticgeneration.com } - seriously SO GOOD!  The can strum guitars and sing soft jams for your ceremony/cocktail hour and then fire up the electricity for your Reception.  90's Dance Party anyone??