So I thought I was done with this series and then I thought why not let my couples choose their favorite photo for one final post?! It’s not fair that I get to have all the fun!

Here are their favorite photos and a little bit about why they chose it. This was really intersting for me as so many of them were the runner up to the one I posted in my original favorites blog! Enjoy!

Carrie & Ben – “I love the lighting, the black and white and the way the Nick’s light is showing the bar name”

Krista & Billy – “I have always dreamed of taking wedding pictures in the middle of Michigan Avenue. I worked on Michigan Avenue at 19 and watched al the brides take pictures there.  I knew one day that would be me.  I could not afford to have a reception downtown, but I could afford tomake my dreams come true by having the ceremony downtown and having my pictures there.

On the wedding video Jack captures me in action seeing this picture for the first time when Becky showed it to me. I screamed “OH MY GOD” I love that I have the picture and I have the reaction.  Thanks girl!”

** Sidenote – Krista wanted to do this photo with her heels on!!! I said no way as I didn’t want to be responsbile for a broken ankle on her wedding day!!

Melissa & Matt – Esession : “We both absolutely love this photo because it’s very genuine & shows both the skyline & the park in background! “

Elizabeth & Andy : “This photo shows a great, candid moment of the day for us. Listening to our friends and family during the (hilarious!) speeches was such a special part of the day, and I love that there’s a picture that captured our reactions. It takes me back to that moment every time I look at it!”

Gina & David: “I had been dreading the possibility of rain (even though it’s supposed to be good luck) and wanted everything to be perfect that day (who doesn’t?), but in the end, all that mattered was that Dave and I married each other and enjoyed our wedding day.  And we certainly did… We were able to smile and laugh while running in the rain, all while not even realizing you were catching that special moment. :)”

Morgan & Mike:  “I love that picture because it was natural and romantic and captured the theme of the night classic elegance”

For my couples that did their engagement session and wedding both in 2013 I let them pick one favorite from each.

Rebecca & Nathan Engagement Session : “We loved this picture because it captured us being natural and goofy together like we are every day. “

Rebecca & Nathan Wedding: “The color in this picture is stunning and we love this because it captures how perfectly happy we were that day.”

Jessica & Zach Wedding (shot by Allie): “This is my favorite photograph, not only because it was the moment we were both waiting for, but I love the way his right hand is tangled in my veil, the way we are holding one another, and my step-grandfather in the background, wiping away his tears. “

Keri & Blaine: “Blaine says it is his favorite because my face is amazing.  lol. j/k.  He likes our facial expressions.  The peacefulness.  I also feel like it has an intimacy to it as well.”

Tisha & Matt :  “I had a difficult time choosing which one is my FAVORITE photo from the wedding, but I finally selected number 312. It’s a black and white photo of me and Matt at Nightwood. Why you may ask? It is here that Matt and I exchanged our vows, said our “I do’s,” and presented each other with our rings. In this particular photo you see a small setting for our family, but the moment captured is just the two of us. When I look at this photo I see a couple lost in the moment, who are surrounded by people who support them. I selected the black and white photo because it gives a more rustic feel which I find to be very romantic.”

Nermin & Jehad:  “This picture encapsulates a classic Syrian tradition in every engagement/ wedding  — raising the bride and groom on chairs as they attempt to dance! It was weird (and slightly scary) but we enjoyed every second of it 🙂