Carrie and Brett’s wedding was so much fun, but also turned out to be one of the most challenging I have ever worked. Challenging because the theatre at Loyola University where they had their ceremony (and where we did all of the portraits) was really, REALLY dark. I can’t say they didn’t warn me, they totally did…but I’m so used to dark churches and dark reception venues I wasn’t that concerned. Until I got there and realized just how dark theatres really are. Other than that, the venue was great, and a perfect location for two theatre majors to tie the knot. Here are a few from Carrie and Brett’s wedding::
This next photo is one of my favorites:
the bridal party was a blast!
Another of Carrie and Brett -
The reception was at Uncommon Ground, just a few blocks from Loyola University. It had a very warm, welcoming feeling and the staff was super nice and helpful. The food was amazing!
Two of the groomsmen teamed up to give the most entertaining toast I have ever heard:
You can have the coolest bridal party in the world, but what really makes a wedding reception fun is the guests. I took lots of fun photos of the guests, but this one is one of my favorites:
Tables were cleared out after dinner for dancing in one of the rooms, here’s a few from Brett and Carrie’s dance:
Besides what an awesome couple Carrie and Brett are, what I will remember most about their wedding was the totally awesome jazz band, The Stumblebum Brass Band. They gave me a CD! 
At the very end, the trumpet player handed over his instrument:
I had a GREAT time at Carrie and Brett’s wedding. My only regret is not getting more photos of Carrie and Brett together, and photos of Brett with his groomsmen. There just wasn’t much time, and they were all so relaxed and seemed to be having such a good time, I felt awkard trying to get them to pose for photos. Hopefully, there are a few they like!
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