Meredith's gold Jimmy Choo shoes. Photo by Kelly Shaw.

First meet in the Elysian Hotel lobby. Photo by Kelly Shaw.

Beautiful lace white wedding dress from Monique Lhuillier.

Junko Yoshioka, Spring 2013 Collection.

Pink tulle and lace wedding dress.

Pure lace.

Simple, short, chic wedding dress by Anthonio Barardi.

Off shoulder, ballerina dress.

Ted Baker dress from Nordstroms.

Adolfo Dominguez short dress.

Alfred Angelo beaded, chiffon dress.

Ruffles and lace.

Mini wedding dress from Marchesa.

Photo by Torie McMillan.

Photo by Torie McMillan.

Photo by Torie McMillan.

Photo by Torie McMillan.

Photo by Torie McMillan.

Emily and Tom's engagement session underneath the Metro line in Pilsen.

Renee and Erwin's wintery wonderland shoot at Montrose Harbor, Chicago.

Adi and Michael's architectural engagement shoot in downtown Chicago.

Candace, Ryan and MacKenzie's family engagement session at North Beach, Chicago.

With bikes in tow, Jillian and Hosain's Bucktown session along a hidden graffiti corridor.

Chicago Botanic Gardens was our rustic backdrop for Kelly and Kevin's Fall session.

Nok and Kevin wanted their shoot to be photographed inside Kevin's school where he teaches in the City of Chicago Public School District.

A great mural is always a wonderful choice for a backdrop! This picture was shoot in the Meat Packing district of Chicago.

For Kate and Rory's session, we brought along some paint to decorate the alley couch! Near the Montrose L stop, Chicago.

The Chicago skyline is perfect for any couple who loves the city and modern architecture.

First date locations are always fun and memorable places for any engagement shoot. This pic was shot at a restaurant near Wrigley Field, and where Lyuda and Vivek had their first date.

Colorful backdrops and funky storefronts were the perfect setting for Amanda and Jason's Chinatown shoot!

We all traveled to an apple orchard in Wisconsin for this Fall engagement shoot which offered some great country backgrounds.

Alyssa's hanging frames at The Ivy Room, Chicago, IL. Photo by Dawn E. Roscoe Photography.

White paper flowers as a table backdrop.

Colorful hanging paper lanterns.

For any children's event, or wedding festival!

White lanterns and lights for a romantic dinner!

Mismatched wood backdrops for a rustic wedding.

Lace tablecloths pinned to a clothesline as a backdrop for bridal portraits.

Vintage illustrations pinned together for a photo booth background.

White umbrellas for a whimsical setting.

Crystal balls with single flowers hanging against a white backdrop.

Hanging bird cages for an outdoor wedding!

Vintage glass soda bottles with single flowers.

Bride preparation at Hotel Allegro, Chicago.

In the Hotel Allegro bridal suite.

Kate Spade shoes.

Photo by Kelly Shaw.

St. Clements Church.

Ring exchange at St. Clements.

Photo by Kelly Shaw.

Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL.

LeAnne's Holiday silver tablescape.

Green and purple wedding tablescape.

In the beautiful Hotel Allegro!

First dance.

Mother-son dance, always a tearjerker.

Jamie's sweet table of her favorite candies, Italian pastries, cookies, pies, snacks and cakes. Photo by Dawn E. Roscoe Photography.

A pie buffet of your favorites!

A snow cone station, from Martha Stewart Weddings, of course!

A S'more station, for backyard events and all things rustic.

Donut table with chalkboard!

Candy apples, perfect for Fall or Winter events.

Different flavored and colored popcorn for favors or dessert.

Ice cream bar.

Beautiful Jello desserts.

Milk and cookies are always amazing.

For a late night treat, a superhero themed cereal bar.

Katie's display of her snapshots attached by clothespins. Photo by Dawn E. Roscoe Photography.

Beautiful hanging scarfs used as a background for photos.

Photos wrapped around a tree with clothespins and twine.

Old photos of guests are used as escort cards for tables. From Martha Stewart Weddings.

Photos inside glass vases from French By Design.

Buy an old album from a thrift store or flea market to display family photos.

Clever idea of using rocks to anchor your favorite photos.

Wedding photo tags from Etsy seller icing designs.

Photo mobiles from Kikkerland.

Take polaroids of each other, friends, family for heart wall display.

Photo framed wallpaper from Lisa Bengtsson.

Photo by Torie McMillan.

Photo by Torie McMillan.

Walking down the aisle in Alice Millar Chapel, Northwestern University.

Lighting of the unity candle. Alice Millar Chapel, Northwestern University.

Married!

Celebration time! Photo by Torie McMillan.

Will you marry me?

Along the lakefront at Northwestern University.

In the Shakespeare Garden.

The Stained Glass Bistro, Evanston Illinois.

Speeches.

Wedding favors of specially made tea.

Wedding cake toppers created by Michael! Photo by Torie McMillan.

First dance!

Mother-son dance.

And the party begins!