Candice C. Cusic Photography

I loved Kristen and Dave's wedding at the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art because of a few things.   Great weather,   beautiful surroundings, and a bride who snorts when she laughs.  

I am very fortunate to photograph happy people on the happiest day of their lives.   For Kristen and Dave, I'm willing to bet they are like this all the time together, and that makes me happy.  

Having a backyard wedding on the hottest day of the year wasn't going to stop these two.   They married in an open field in St. Charles, and filled their day with vintage bicycles, mason jars, love from their family friends, and a whole lotta sweat!   And thankfully, only happy tears!

I love how they asked their friends to donate old china for their reception... fun plates!

Everyone was a trooper underneath a cloudless sky.

This little one knew how to cool off.

The ants found higher ground and attempted to crash the party.

They offered their guests party favors of homemade granola in pretty mason jars.

Thanks, you two!

Lauren and Tate had a beautiful wedding inside a private club in downtown Chicago.   Our portrait session had to be cut short because of rain, but these two troopers didn't let the grey clouds dampen their day.   They just had fun with their family and friends.   Isn't that what weddings are all about? 

My favorite partner in crime, aka person I love shooting with, Justin Runquist, got some great frames of the boys getting ready.

Lauren waits for Tate and their first look together.

Next up, wedding time!

Rick Kogan, whom Lauren works with, also had some nice words for the couple.

Shot of Rick by Justin.

Then, the party really started!

Great moment by Justin.

I find Lauren's face priceless because this is exactly how I would look before being hoisted into the air. 

I love Justin's shot of Tate.   Fearless!

Thanks so much, you two!   I loved documenting your day!