Sarah + Stephen Wedding I Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Chicago Wedding Photographer

Sarah and Stephen have been together almost 11 years(!!). After meeting one summer in high school, they fell for each other, and have spent the last 10 years creating a relationship shared of things they love: travel, adventure, and different cultures; creating amazing memories together (I mean he proposed right before they went on a trip to Ireland – which is where they are on their honeymoon right now!!)

They wanted their wedding to have a classic, east coast feel, and chose the Morton Arboretum not only for the backdrop, but because it’s a very special place that the two of them have spent countless hours wandering the grounds together.

This was one of those weddings that I cried, and then cried again, and then just kept my camera in front of my face so that no one could see that I was joyfully weepy. I’ve known both Sarah and Stephen for a long time, Stephen since 6th grade and Sarah since we were on dance team in high school together. We have a lot of mutual lifelong friends, and being around all of these wonderful people for this amazing occasion was almost too much for my mushy heart to bear. I absolutely loved this wedding, and cannot wait to share these images. So let’s get on with it! :)

I had to end this with the one picture that Sarah wanted, but the Arboretum wouldn’t allow: the sparkler exit! I was able to go to the rehearsal dinner the night before, and this is my favorite shot from the night :) Congratulations you two!!