This weekends wedding was held in Wauconda and the reception at the new Vista hotel in Gurnee Illinois. The day was marvelous in the morning with the sun hidden behind the clouds, allowing the photography to be natural and light. After we did the formal photos with the ladies, we proceeded to the church. The bride waited patiently in the limo while everyone else ran from place to place ensuring everything was ready.

 

The ceremony itself was beautiful, partnered with a soft thump of a heavy rain. We all stood inside protected by the cover of the church roof. Although we had scheduled for photos at the Lake County Forest Preserve on route 176 (by the Wauconda Dog Park), with the rain and mud we moved formal portraits until after dinner.

 

Jillian and Shawn were amazing in front of the camera. Jillian, with her wide range of expressions, and Shawn with his handsome smile, both posed in from of the forest of weeping willow trees by the hotel. The poses included the standard wedding photos, plus also a few artistic and fun photos like the two of them snuggling and jumping for joy. We had some amazing images!

 

The Vista staff at the hotel were great to work with, the food was great, and the surrounding area was perfect for wedding photography portraits. The assistant manager has made note that Plum Tree Studio Wedding Photography will be a preferred wedding vendor for Vista hotel, so make sure to ask about our specials for Vista clients!

 

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