Saturday’s wedding marked the kickoff of the Metropolitan Imageworks 2010 wedding season! I personally love a winter wedding. It’s fresh and exciting since it’s technically in the “off season”. The guests seem a little more amped up to celebrate. And of course, snow pictures!

I arrived at Denice’s parent’s home for getting ready photos before the girls got back from the hair salon, so Mom, Dad and I chilled for a bit.  Not that they could chill that much since it was their daughter’s wedding and they were a bundle of nerves. Now they will be old pros by the time of their next daughter’s wedding in September, and I’ll be there early again to help them relax!

Denice and Jake are a very creative couple and they designed, printed and assembled their Save the Date cards, Wedding Invitations, Shower Invitations,  Programs, Table Numbers & Placecards in one continuous theme.  When they are not planning a wedding, they also make their own soaps!  That venture started a couple Christmases ago when they decided to make presents for everyone instead of buying them.

Of course the Photobooth was a huge hit after dinner (and a few drinks!)

Ceremony: St. Louise de Marillac, La Grange Park, IL

Reception: Red Oak Room at Cantigny, Wheaton, IL

DJ: Toast and Jam, Chicago, IL

Photobooth: Shutterbox Entertainment, Naperville, IL

A Metimages milestone was seeing FIVE Metropolitan Imageworks couples celebrating in one place. (L-R)

Denice & Jake 2.20.10

Jenny & Lee coming soon – 7.10.10

Emily & Michael 8.15.09

Amanda & Dave 5.31.08

Jackie & Mike coming soon – 9.25.10

Thank you so much everyone for trusting Metropolitan Imageworks for your wedding day imagery.  See you all again in July!