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But luckily, Dennis didn’t make us wait TOO long!
We spent about 3 hours wandering around downtown Chicago on a chilly Wednesday evening. Hrmm, and even though I was not used to wearing so much makeup, I think it translated great on camera and didn’t look overdone at all! What do you think?! And let me apologize in advance for the copious kissing shots. I have to say that kissing on command is NOT easy! I think we looked rather awkward in alot of those, with weird puckered expressions (below are the “normal” looking ones) hehe 
… We got back over 180 shots, but here’s a rundown of my favorites! Enjoy!
In the lobby of the Park Hyatt Chicago. My friend, one of the hotel managers, gave us access to anywhere in the hotel for some fun pix!
Very cool reflection…
Check out my shoes 
On the bed… but fully clothed! I think this may be my favorite out of the bunch. But Mr.E thinks his nose looks smooshed!
Maybe we’ll use this one for our E-Save-the-dates that we are planning to send out soon.
I adore the lighting in this pic…
Trying to be creative, haha… and slightly uncomfortable!
Requisite ring shot… I came up with this idea, hehe.
On the hotel terrace. Although you can’t really see my face here, I love the buildings in the background and the railings.
Still on the terrace.
Here we are in the private dining room of the hotel’s 5-star restaurant… lying ON the table. It was especially awkward when an employee randomly walked in on us!
Strolling…
Defining moments.
In front of the Museum of Contemporary Art.
We were trying to do the Monkees walk…
Shopping at our favorite store, Banana Republic! I was kinda surprised they didn’t kick us out or even say anything to us, but we were trying to be discreet.
Ohhh, lookee!
Chicago in the Springtime is abound with tulips!
On the bridge overlooking the Chicago River (that’s Trump Towers going up on the right)
Millenium Park, in front of the “Bean,” as I like to call it. This is where we went on our first date!
The Pritzker Pavillion. And in these very seats is where he first held my hand…
Notice the leg kick!
In the taxi, wrapping up the shoot…
We were cold, tired and hungry by the end of the shoot, but it was so worth it! Seeing these pictures makes me even more excited to eventually see our wedding pictures! I think Dennis will do an amazing job of capturing the pivotal moments (versus a lot of the moments above, which were more “staged”).
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these are really lovely. congratulations!! (and your makeup looks really perfect, by the way, not heavy at all.)
I agree, your makeup was beautiful. And your expressions looked so natural! =)
cute pics!! 
i see you wore your joan & david’s. 
your pics came out great!
Awwww, very pretty Miss Emerald! I also love that pic you will use for your e std’s! My personal favorite.
Awesome. I love the casual shots around town. That’s exactly what I want to do for mine. Thanks for the inspiration.
really lovely photos and congratulations!!!
i remembered our photoshoot too and we feel awkward..not really the model type
the whole duration was 12 hours and by the time it was 9pm, we felt so drained and our smiles were quite fake….
haha…but it was a memorable one!!!
Love keeping up with this site!! Great information, pictures and clever ideas.
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I love the ones with the tulips and the red seats. And you are very cute together.
i love that first one of your guys on the bed. it’s so cute.
luuuve the pics. you guys look great!
i love all the pics! very cute and casual. your makeup looks really natural too. btw, those are some really cute shoes. what are they?
The first one is REALLY cool!
Oh haha, for some reason I thought you guys were in a subway (in the first pic) and the photographer had used Photoshop to change the look of the “outside”…so never mind. =P (Maybe I’ll experiment with that in my own photographs!)
I do like a lot of the pics though!
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Mrs. Emerald, Chicago
Age and Occupation: 26, Wedding Planner
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Paralegal
Engagement Date: October 8, 2006
Wedding Date: September 2007
Blogging Since: November 29, 2006
Venue: Hyatt Lodge, Oak Brook IL
About Me: I have been dreaming about my wedding forever, and flipping through bridal magazines since high school, so I am in my element! I am calling our theme "Vintage Inspired French/Asian Fusion." Mr. Emerald is very involved in the planning process, but of course he generally defers to me cuz I have a strong opinion of how I want everything to be :-).
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