“I just want to see him!” Her man, her almost husband, was waiting for her, to see this stunning bride who would become his wife. An intimate few moments together before being swept up into the ceremony festivities and crowds of family and other loved ones who would celebrate the union of these two. Two people, two families, two cultures coming together. As Narissa’s maid of honor put it, God clearly knew what he was doing by joining Narissa and Ashi. They first met as philosophy student and professor at Moody Bible Institute…but once the semester was over, their intellectual discussions moved from the classroom to the coffee shop and grew into something more. Two genuine souls, both sincere, loving, God-centred individuals found forever in each other and last weekend made it official at what was probably the most lovely wedding I’ve been to! I’m probably biased since Narissa is both a dear friend and cousin of mine…but after seeing the images, I think you might agree with the loveliness… From the gorgeous home in Wheaton where the girls got ready, to Narissa’s exquisite Kitty Chen gown…which is a story in and of itself – the first wedding dress Narissa ever slipped into was at The Dress boutique directly across from Ashi’s apartment in downtown Wheaton, the same apartment where they’ll start their life together…to Ashi’s equally exquisite traditional Indian wedding suit and barat – a procession to the ceremony at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott on a white mare, accompanied by drums and dancing. Narissa and Ashi, I can’t tell you how thankful I am that we got to document your wedding day! It was so special to be a part of it, and to see you become husband and wife! So glad you guys got your honeymoon, I hope you’re thoroughly enjoying each other, off in your own corner of the world right now. Love you, can’t wait to see you again, xo! I could spend an entire day shooting in a house like this… Narissa, this gives me goosebumps…you’re a BRIDE! While I hung out with the girls, Shane went over to Ashi’s apartment for some getting ready shots… …then it was off to the breathtaking grounds of Cantigny, where they had their First Look… We escaped the hot, bright sunlight in the shadows of the gorgeous McCormick House… couldn’t have asked for prettier light or a better…
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