Wedding at Plymouth Congregational Church Plainfield, IL & Reception at Allegra Banquets, Villa Park, IL
Tj & Kristin had their wedding ceremony at the historic Plymouth Congregational Church in Plainfield, IL. So much history in those walls. After the reception, we took the entire wedding party to Settlers Park which is not too far from the church…. AND THATS WHEN I FOUND OUT, that I was going to struggle to get my shots. There had to have been at least 200 people there taking pictures of their children for some high school dance… I dont know what the school event was but it was definitely going to make things difficult for me.
BAM!!!!! — I turned on the charm (experience) and was able to convince a HUGE group of protective “MAMA Bear” type MOM’s to relocate their kids and give us the spot in front of the pond and water fountain. Woot Woot!!!! That was a big win!
Later on, as we moved through a series of shots, the wedding party and I sent a very clear LOUD message to the rest of the park with our cheers, shouting, and belly aching laughter. The message was pretty much saying “Watch out, we need space and we are coming.” Honestly…. I doubt anyone picked up on the message but in my mind it was obvious communication. Regardless… The positive and fun vibe we were emitting pretty much did most of the work for us that day and I was able to set up and nail some truly great images. Scroll to the bottom to see over 50 other images.
Things got a bit CRAZY/HILARIOUS during open floor dancing at Allegra Banquets. Probably because the combination of EPIC DJ and awesome people can only =FUN TIMES!!!! DJ Travis Jackson had this thing LIT!!!!!! (574)358-1513
I am actually hesitant to post some of the shenanigans that unfolded. LMAO!!!!! — Soooo I’m going to just post the following one to give you an idea and let Tj & Kristin’s family review, laugh, and mock each-other for decades to come. So many good ones for them to enjoy in their private online gallery.
When I say this group had it ALL, I mean they would go from hysterical laughter to Sasha Fierce Girls and Stone Cold Guys. Then from goofing off to soft and sweet, in seconds. We did so much this day and they never complained. —EVER — The WORST THING is when the wedding party complains or starts huffing and puffing that they are tired or just want to go drink or Smoke. It just ruins it for the couple, others, and me. Huge Vibe Killer.
However… That was NOT the case with this GROUP…. I wish we had more time. I had a few other things we could have done because this group was truly capable of ANYTHING!!!
I have to mention that TJ and Kristin hired me 2 years prior to their wedding. Every SINGLE interaction with them felt like family. They have a very special way about them that just makes you feel so familiar and welcome. At the end of the night TJ was talking to me about something and then said “YOU’RE FAMILY NOW”… — Same here TJ —
Sooooooo turn up the Fito Olivares tracks or Ramon Ayala and make some room at the dinner table for my Tacitos de Birria con Cebolla y Cilantro. Woot Woot!!!!!!
Below are some of my favorites from the hundreds of pics in their online gallery.
Congratulations to the newlyweds!!!!!!!
Thank you for letting me play this role, for trusting in me, and for letting me mold your families memory of such an important piece of your life.
