You can take the groom out of New Orleans, but you can’t take Mardi Gras out of the groom.
When two opera founders get married, their wedding is nothing short of an amazing extravaganza. Kelsey and Josh wanted a fun, non-traditional wedding inspired by Josh’s hometown. They transformed the Ebell Club of Highland Park into a sea of purple, gold and green.
Their ceremony was held – where else – on stage. Kelsey’s entrance was dramatic, the music was amazing, and their first kiss was pure romance. Like a great opera, their ceremony was also funny. The couple warned me to pay attention to the officiant at the very end. Let me just say I have never seen that at any wedding I’ve photographed!
I am in love with Kelsey’s vintage wedding gown and birdcage veil.
The groom’s father says a prayer.
The amazing chorus.
The groom sweeps the bride off her feet during their first kiss. Now that’s a smooch!
Right before the couple walk down the aisle, the officiant whips off his pants saying Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Congratulations Kelsey and Josh! May your lives together be just as fun as your wedding day!
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Karen D - Cool session, they look like such a fun couple!
Shani Barel - I love the library part of this session – the photos of them with the books! You definitely captured their personality in these photos!
Sadi - What a fun idea for a shoot, love these! Great work!
Aleks Bienkowska - Thank you Karen, Shani & Sadi! They are a fun couple. This was my first time meeting them and as soon as I did we just clicked. I’m very lucky they were willing to try anything and everything – a photographer’s dream. We ended up with great photos because they were willing to try new things yet always stayed true to themselves.