Carol DeAnda 5/6/15 Carol DeAnda 5/6/15

Same-Sex Brookfield Zoo Wedding

I had the pleasure of photographing Dave and Paul's gorgeous zoo wedding this weekend! What a gorgeous setting for a wedding and no one could of asked for a more perfect day. The weather was amazing, not too hot, not too cold, just right! Their ceremony and reception were filled of laughter and joy. One of the readings from their ceremony you can read bellow their images and was just the most amazing lyrics from a song sang in the musical "Catch Me if You Can". They had delicious signature drinks at the cocktail hour with the giraffes, followed by an awesome reception with some amazing musical choices for the dance floor. If you have never heard Downtown and Mrs.Miller, listen to it....you are in for a serious treat!

A Special thanks to the Officiant, DJ Benson, the couples great friend"She really made it personal and gave us a chance to turn around and take in the crowd. It was a breathtaking moment." said Dave

The venue for the wedding was the gorgeous Brookfield Zoo

The DJ was their friend's brother Jeff Beilfuss

The flowers were by Bride's Choice Wedding Flowers in Lisle. Mary Kenny was the flower designer.

Invites were through WeddingPaperDivas.com.

The cake came from Lezza Bakery in Bellwood which Brooke did.

http://www.lezza.com/

The suits were through Formally Modern Tuxedo in Countryside. http://www.formallymodern.com/ Carmelo helped them in particular

Also a huge thanks to Ania Scheiman for being my amazing second shooter for the day!

I've seen the seven wonders
if you give or take a few
But all them seven wonders
well they can't compare to you
I've been a lot of places
Yes I've traveled near and far
But now I know that home is where you are

Niagara Falls a leaky faucet that a plumber oughta fix
The Pyramids are really just a dusty pile of bricks
The Taj Mahal a fixer upper
The Grand Canyon just a hole
The Grand Canal in Venice an Italian toilet bowl

I've seen the seven wonders
if you give or take a few
But all them seven wonders
well they can't compare to you
I've been a lot of places
Yes I've traveled near and far
But now I know that home is where you are

The Aurora Borealis just a night light on the fritz
And Stonehenge it's just a bunch of rocks
La Brea's tars the pits
I've seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa it looks like somethin' up and broke
Mount Rushmore someone climb up there and tell them boys a joke

Yes my travellin days are over
You get the check I'll pay the bill
Cause I see all the wonder in your eyes
Just standin' still.

I've been a lot of places
But I've learned now near and far
There's no need to roam
Cause home is where you are
There's no need to roam
cause home is where you are
yes now I know that home is where you are.

Carol DeAnda 5/12/14 Carol DeAnda 5/12/14

Volek Party Barn Beecher Wedding

I was excited to hear when one of my photographer friends (one that I went to photo school with) had a sister in the market for a wedding photographer. I immediately leapt to action and met with Breanne and her sister Danielle to talk about her wedding and she hired me right on the spot. Brad and Breanne got married on April 26, 2014 on an unusually cold spring day. The cold did not faze them though, and the whole wedding party stood up with Brad and Breanne outdoors as they wed in Beacher, IL. Enjoy the look at their wedding day!

Second Shooter: Ania Scheiman

Preparation Venue: Comfort Inn Schererville

Ceremony and Reception Venue: Volek Party Barn Beecher

Event Planner: Breanne and her Mom

Hair and Makeup Artist: Bombshell Beauty Team

Additional Hair: Elise Lasso

Catering: Glenwood Oaks

Florist: Bloomingfields Florist

Cake Artist: Cakes by Jorie

Videographer: I Do Videos by Leo

DJ: Jammin' Joe

Bridal Salon: House of Brides for bridesmaids dresses and Bridal gown from A Lamour