Meg + Mat :: Chicago Wedding Photographer

8 September 2009 Posted in chicago wedding photographer

Meg and Mat had what was actually a vow renewal last weekend at Morton Arboretum. Having lived in New Zealand for a long while, they decided to have a small ceremony there with immediate family two years ago, but always missed the chance to have a celebratory day with their closest friends. Megan and Mat did a beautiful job putting together this relaxed celebration at lovely Morton Arboretum, along with help from Natalie Parillo at I Heart Peonies. I particularly loved all the bridesmaid’s dresses at this wedding; Megan selected a general colour palette but let each woman select her own gown, and they all looked so fabulous and elegant while still showing off their own personal style. This was, yet again, a wonderful wedding with truly the nicest people in attendance, and I was so happy to be able to share in Megan and Mat’s celebration before they returned to their now-home of Charlotte, NC. And for all you brides-to-be, Megan runs a great blog called Pink-to-Green that discusses her process of trying to be more eco-friendly in her day-to-day life, as well as in the context of wedding planning. There is a slideshow with photos at the end of this post, but also some favourites before that.

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2009 September 8 - 8:15 pm

Dennis Bullock - Wonderful work! Would love to know more about your silver b/w conversion. Thanks!

2009 September 9 - 2:13 am

Chatterberries - Amazing wedding pictures, great job! Hope to see more.

2009 September 9 - 9:33 am

Otto Rascon - Great work once again Olivia. I especially like the bridal party photo with the trees in the background, and also the one below that one. The B/W works perfectly for that pose and look on the bride. Thanks for sharing.

2009 September 9 - 5:20 pm

Meg - These photos brought tears to my eyes! I LOVE THEM!!! You can feel the love!!! So so so beautiful Megan, Olivia you are so talented!

2009 September 10 - 8:58 am

Olivia - Thanks everyone! Dennis–I do all of my BWs custom (part of the reason why I don’t post tons of them–can’t stand most bw conversions on my photos for some reason). This one in particular was edited as a colour version, then channel mixed to bw, followed by a colour action afterward to give it more of that “silver” tone, lastly followed by a texture file.

2009 September 10 - 6:38 pm

Laura Casey - How lucky for you to photograph such a beauty and a happy couple and how lucky for them to have such a talent capture their special day!

2009 December 18 - 11:58 pm

Mich - What gorgeous photos! Beautiful atmosphere and colour.

2009 December 21 - 12:38 am

Chicago Photographer - Great colors!! Great job with the outdoor shots! Beautiful !

2010 March 3 - 8:23 am

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2010 July 27 - 10:10 am

Matt + Laura :: Peru » Olivia Leigh Photographie Blog :: Photos and Experiences from a Chicago Wedding Photographer - [...] an enormous thank you to my dear Joel; I cannot imagine doing this trip without you, and to Miss Megan for the wonderful [...]