Kerstin and Omar’s Wedding ~ Chicago, IL
On October 9th, 2011 we had the privilege of photographing one of the most amazing weddings I have yet to see. You may remember this wonderful couple from their engagement session earlier this spring. Both Kerstin and Omar have dedicated their lives to helping people and this sense of caring spills over into every aspect of their lives. It really should be no surprise that they found each other and quickly feel in love.
Kerstin and Omar chose the Knickerbocker Hotel in downtown Chicago for both their wedding and reception. We took a short walk around the block before the ceremony to take some photos of them. Surrounded by hoards of runners (the Chicago Marathon was earlier that same day), tourist with fanny packs and crowds protesting everything under the sun, a bridal party really didn’t seem too out of place on the streets that day. As the autumn sun began to set, we were able to capture Kerstin and Omar simply being themselves. I really can’t say enough about how beautiful every detail of the day was, so I think I will leave it up to the photos to help tell their story.
A special thanks to the newlyweds for allowing my wife and I to be part of such an amazingly beautiful wedding!
Photography by Stephen de Leon
This was so beautiful may your union be forever blessed and thanks for allowing me to share
Oh, Kerstin, how my heart and emotions flutter happily for you two. Thank you for sharing these new photos, and the words of the photographer at the beginning. You enrich my life through your presence at KCI, and in these photos. You make me forget for a few minutes the sorrows in the world that trouble me deeply.
Sherry
Very nice! Congratulations! Thanks for sharing. You guys rock! Lots of love.
Judy and Monica