It was a joy to capture the wedding of Kristi & Tony, two people who started out as friends but over time the relationship developed into much more. The day started with getting ready at the Four Seasons with the girls and the guys at The James. As the morning unfolded, very thoughtful gifts were prepared for the other person and delivered in creative ways. It was interesting to capture these preparations knowing that each of them would later see the ‘behind the scenes’ of the how the gifts came together. Tony (an avid Michael Jackson fan) did an especially nice touch by sending Kristi some clever photos on a new camera. After a touching ceremony, we moved on to the reception at The Ivy Room. Kristi liked this venue because she wanted to be in the heart of Chicago but in an intimate and romantic place that would make you forget that you were on State Street. The cocktail hour in the garden fit this bill perfectly. At the reception during the band break, we set up the projector and presented this Same Day Edit to give the newlyweds and their guests a nice recap of the day. The film starts with a brief snippet from Tony’s speech at the rehearsal dinner …

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A Same Day Edit is a great way for you to entertain your guests and add a special and very memorable touch to your celebration. It’s also a nice way for you and your new mate to sit back and relive the day (which goes by in a blur), and to discover touching moments that you wouldn’t have seen otherwise.

Have you heard about a Same Day Edit but have never actually seen one? Well here’s your chance! Play the video below to see how Kristi & Tony experienced their film with family and friends at their reception at the Ivy Room. I would tell you about it, but it’s much better if you just experience it for yourself. Have a look!

When we met with Courtney & Kevin, they described their wedding theme as “Grace Kelly/Cary Grant, travel, vintage – a nod to simpler times.” Well we went to town with this theme on their engagement session, which was shot at The James Hotel on Chicago’s Mag Mile. These images were used in a slideshow for Courtney & Kevin’s ‘Save the Date’ video</a> that was distributed exactly one year before their wedding.

Here’s the full slideshow: