Meet Maura. She thinks I'm funny 🙂
Need I say more?!?! CHA CHA CHA!
Gavin, their son was a FASSSSST young man… Maura had to chase him to fix his hair. Needless to say, she's fast, too 😀
Hm… testing his climbing abilities? Maybe? Or uhm… 😉
Writing her letter to Greg. 🙂
the bling!
At least ONE of them laughs at my HILARIOUS jokes! Hey, you can't win 'em all.
SMOOOOOKIN! This was RIGHT across from the hotel where the limo was picking us up… we ran over there and grabbed them really quickly. The driver thought we were insane. He said, in a really snarky voice, "what is so cool about the ENTER/EXIT sign?!"
The light was GORRRRRGEOUS!
Remember how big the world looked when you were a kid?
Their ceremony was perfect in EVERY way!
CONGRATULAAAAATIONS!
Neat huh? We think so!
Maura's only requested photo. 🙂 She told us a couple of months ago that nearly every bride/groom she knew who were married downtown Chicago had gotten their photo taken there… so, she wanted to, too 😀 The night before their wedding, we scoped out the area… afterall, a photo with cars zooming by isn't something that we've done before. So, as we were out there checking it all out… we saw THREE other bride/grooms with their photographers waitng in line. So clearly… it's a must-take shot for all Chicago couples 🙂 We were curious and watched the other photographers methods… All of them used a flash and shot it from a distance. I was determined to get a tighter shot, sans flash with a tripod. And… DID! 😀 And… it's one of our favorite photos of all time. Right after I took this I started jumping up and down because I KNEW we NAILED it 😀 There's no shame in confidence 🙂 Thanks SO much to Maura for requesting this one 🙂 YAHOOOOSKI!!!! FAAAAAVORITE ❗ + ❓
Maura's dad is a drummer in a band! Couldn't help himself and had to sit for a set! He drummed to "Sweet Home Indiana" 🙂 I was sitting RIGHT in front of those drums 😉
This was a surprise for Greg. 🙂 As they were heading out he sees this and looks over at Maura… "What is this?! I LOVE horsies!" Her response, "I know you do!"
Chicago, Ill. Where to begin!? Maura and Greg have been waiting for this day for a LONG time. They have a 2 year old son named Gavin who's cute as can be. Finally, the stars aligned, and they were able to put together a wedding that was just right for them.
We loved getting to know them, their friends and families… they really surround themselves with awesome people. The morning with the girls was full of both laughter and tears. The guys were, as you can tell… a little more relaxed 🙂 I love wedding days, ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!
The ceremony couldn't have been more perfect. The park was great, the weather cooperated, and they wrote their own vows. We LOOOOOOOVE personalized ceremonies!!!!!! When their son Gavin came down the aisle, Greg gave him one of the biggest hugs in the world. Greg and Maura are some of the most loving parents ever! The pastor really made their ceremony about them… which was AWESOME 🙂 He asked each of them to send him an email explaining what they loved about each other. He incorporated everything that they said into their ceremony. So yes, more laughter and more tears.
Maura did an amazing job with every single detail…. she's an event planner herself so her organization skills REALLY showed through that day. Not ONE thing was overlooked and it all went amazingly.
Reception…from photo booths to dad playing the drums, to crazy dancing, to an awesome slideshow of the bride's and groom's history together, this was a genuinely personalized and fun reception! And Maura's dad… this man doesn't just play the drums, he OWNS them! Oh, and we can't not mention Greg's speech about how HOT Maura is. 🙂 He made it clear that he's "READY TO MAKE MORE BABIES!" 😉
Thanks for EVERYTHING you guys!!!!! EVERYTHINNNNNNNG!!!!!!!!
Love!
~bobbi+mike ❗ + ❓
Hey dudes! Their slide show is up! Click here! The user name is Maura's maiden name, and the password is Greg's last name in all lower case.
Also, their entire gallery is viewable by clicking here. The event key is Greg's last name.
HELLOOOOO BIG SMIIIIIILES!
I'M A PHOTO TIGERRRRR! Okay, that was stupid… but it made me laugh 🙂
🙂
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I love every single picture in this post. Chicago rocks! The driver has no clue what he was talking about – that enter exit picture is stunning.
The picture on the street may be my favorite picture of yours yet…
I’m a long-time fan and blog-stalker lurker. These images are fab, as always, but that shot on the street with the traffic trails brought me out of my lurkdom and MADE me post. It’s amazing, and I’m even more amazed that you pulled it off by hand-holding it. But of course you did – you’re bobbi + mike! Great job you guys!
Holy Cow you two! That downtown picture with the traffic is FABULOUS (by the way that is my new favortie word!)!!!!!!!!!! Besides all my pics that one is def. one of my favorites!
Susan 🙂 Hi! I used a tripod… I’m WAY too shakey to hand hold it. 🙂 Thanks for commenting!!!!!
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This just might be my favorite blog post of yours…EVER! The images are insanely aswesome!
Oops…aswesome=awesome. : )
love them all but my fav would be the one requested by Maura!! so rockin my world.. btw Bobbi, you’re still HOT even with not losing weight this week. keep at it, I know you can! *hugs*
i am utterly speechless – those are some of my all time favorites!! i want to get married again!!!!! okay really i just want to take pictures of my wedding all over again! just amazing!!!!
OMG this wedding looks so amazing, and shot beautifully! LOVE the ring shot, Its simple but very diffrent! Also, that downtown shot is AHHMAZZING!!! SO so cool!
Love that photo with the traffic…absolutely stunning.
I have to agree with a previous comment that the driver didn’t know what he was talking about…the entrance/exit sign photos are great.
Love the blog!
HOLY GOODNESS!!! That city shot is amazing!!!!!! Wow!
Those pictures… wow. The city shot is unreal. You guys are amazing. I CAN’T WAIT FOR MAY! 🙂
Hey guys! Wow! Love the post, I follow your blog EVERYDAYYYYY! And, the shot of the cars zooming by is also one of my ultimate faves, wooohoooooo! Just amazing!
Really love the city shot!
The rest of it looks great too, you guys rock.
Those are the best wedding photo’s i have ever seen. The colours are so rich and the depth are amazing!
OMG Can we say “FRICKEN COOL AS HELL”… That city shot is SICK! O Man I wish I could try it. I want a new favorite photo too! You both ROCK.
I would be blowing that photo up big time. They will love these….
Congrats on “nailing the shot”. I would expect to see that shot on a large canvas in the near future! Love it! I also like the dark romantic reception shots. Know the rules……then break them! You guys are awesome!
Great shots as usual….i really liked the street scene shot with the shutter play.
That city shot was OFF THE CHAIN! I loved it sooo much, you guys are amazing!! Truly amazing. WOWZERS!!!
Okay so I’m obviously posting to agree with ALL the other comments, because that street shot is AMA-ZUH-ZING! Seriously awesome.
But I think this entire wedding is probably my favorites that I’ve ever seen from you guys. LOVE THEM ALL 🙂
Oh my gosh. You did nail it. That Chicago shot is amazing. I love urban backdrops like that!
What a beautiful wedding. You can tell when someone puts a lot of love and thought into something. It shows 😀
The photo of cars zooming by the bride and groom holding each other is priceless… It’s the best metaphore of a wedding or a moment, I’ve ever seen.
For me, it represents how the time stops for the two of them, when it still goes on for everybody else…
Guys, you two are A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.!!!
wow. the city traffic picture the bride requested is amazing. love love love it.
Totally sick! I *heart* them all…
Stunning. Gorgeous. Perfection.
I love you Bobs & Mikey and I am so proud of you for never settling for ANYTHING less than excellent… these are definitely proof of that!
don’t you love shooting other places than indy!? don’t get me wrong, i love indy but new places are sooo fun! 🙂
I LOVE that shot you got on the median! When I lived in Chicago, I shot that area so many times. Your shot is definitely my favorite 🙂
AYKM??????
okay-so not only is every photo exquisite in every way … the chicago car shot is just jaw dropping ridiculously freaking stupendous.
you guys will forever amaze me.
These pictures have got to be my most favorite bobbi+mike ever. From the street shot to the black and white of him dipping her….I can’t even decide which one is my favorite!
oooo the one with the cars is phenomenal!!!! Heart heart heart!
I love, looooooove, LOVE, L O V E the night street shot with the cars!!! THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKIN ‘BOUT!!! Awesome guys awesome!!!!! Beautiful! Stunning!!! ROcking photogs dats wat chu r!!! xoxo
Chicago shot= amazingness. I am also in love with Maura’s tank top- any chance you know where she got it?
Yes Yes Yes! You nailed it! I’d love to know what you did to make that magic happen. I have actually attempted that shot in the same spot (last May) My bride was happy but it is no where as awesometastic as yours!! You rock!
Yup, I’ve officially been pulled out of lurkdom too! 😉 Been enjoying your blog and all the beautiful photos and stories for some time now. This whole shoot is really beautiful and I’m typically a nature-scenery kind of gal, but that shot in the traffic dropped my jaw. =) I also really dig the one of them kissing on the grass, so sweet!
Congrats to the happy couple too!
Um, yeah. You guys officially rocked this one! IN-SANE! LOVE them all!
Gorgeous! Love them all!! Where exactly did you go to get that shot on downtown? Is it on Michigan Ave.?
These are definitely your best batch of photos ever. You guys rocked it! Maybe you should move to Chicago and shoot my wedding (after I meet the right guy!) Chicago agrees with Bobbi and Mike.
How do I get to see every single photo from this wedding?!!! It looks like you showed Chicago who’s boss and made maura+greg the best shot EVER!
Awesome shots. I miss Chicago. Sniff.
pointing out the obvious…..
ur night shots are STELLAR.
And that is why the limo driver will never be bobbi+mike! 😉
Thanks for providing such great inspiration time and time again.
This post being no exception!!!
I don’t think I’ve ever commented, so hello!
LOVE the shot of the bride in front of the enter exit garage! Amazing!
Oh yea…I can see why that’s a favorite! needs to be entered somewhere in a contest.
Total lurker here who finally convinced myself to post- the shots from this wedding are fantastic! (As is all your other photography!) Please, please, please come to Maine and teach me! I will cook blueberry things for the two of you and you can swim in the ocean!
A – MAZ- ING . . . the one with the cars passing – my jaw dropped – and i was speechless…completely speechless. Gorgeousness
B+M, I don’t think I’ve commented since right after our wedding last May, but that shot in traffic is amazing. As previously stated by me, you’re a bad ass. Great job!
Hello! I’m Meghan, Maura’s sister, and I must say so myself, you two are great at what you do. I was continuously amazed at every single thing…even with the laughs you two brought out of everyone that day/night. You rock! Thank you for doing such an awesome job.
holy crap, downtown Chicago shot in traffic is nuts. My favorite shot you two have ever done…and thats saying alot!
call a doctor i’ve just been kicked in the cajones!! wow wow wow wow wow. just when i think bobbi + mike cannot possibly wow me any more. boom bam!! you do! i can’t even begin to say how much i love every single image. love the downtown shots and the shots of the bride in front of that rad dirty alley, and….. that’s one big pillow 🙂 as always you guys rocked the face off this wedding! xoxo
call a doctor i’ve just been kicked in the cajones!! wow wow wow wow wow. just when i think bobbi + mike cannot possibly wow me any more. boom bam!! you do! i can’t even begin to say how much i love every single image. love the downtown shots and the shots of the bride in front of that rad dirty alley, and….. that’s one big pillow 🙂 as always you guys rocked the face off this wedding! xoxo
Oh man oh man this was a great session you guys!!! THAT SHOT OF THE BRIDE BY THAT GARAGE………………………………..IT MADE ME TOTALLY STOP WHAT I WAS DOING…….CAUSE BOBBI AND MIKE ARE ABOUT TO RUIN………ok a little digital underground there. Great work you guys seriously!
I think you made the best decision for the tripod and sans flash! Wow that shot is KILLER!
Is it weird to want to make a stranger’s photo your computer background? haha I’m thinking about it – what awesome city shots & beautiful couple!
cars zooming by photo=perfection
you all so nailed it!
came across you guys from rebecca…there are some FANTASTIC shots in there. love teh enter/exit sign and the shots downtown are stupendous. love your work and style 🙂
Quick correction – I’ve actually never seen the pic from the median… that was all up in my noggin! 🙂 But DAMN… Bobbi & Mike… can I marry you two if this whole ‘married to Greg’ thing doesn’t work out? Seriously – I love you both and love your work even more (if that’s possible). We had so much fun and can’t wait to see the picture CD!! Thank you for capturing our wedding so beautifully! By the way…. I got the “Love, Honor & Disobey” from a friend of mine (Sara) – she got it from Victoria’s Secret as one of my Bachelorette gifts! 🙂
Quick correction – I’ve actually never seen the pic from the median done by anyone else… that was all up in my noggin! 🙂 But DAMN… Bobbi & Mike… can I marry you two if this whole ‘married to Greg’ thing doesn’t work out? Seriously – I love you both and love your work even more (if that’s possible). We had so much fun and can’t wait to see the picture CD!! Thank you for capturing our wedding so beautifully! By the way…. I got the “Love, Honor & Disobey” from a friend of mine (Sara) – she got it from Victoria’s Secret as one of my Bachelorette gifts! 🙂
Maura…. Mike told me that you said that. 🙂 Blame him!
WOW……….
What a great wedding. I love them all as usual. Although the photo on the median is over the top. You must be very careful, “Little Love”. You worry me in Chicago traffic. The city shot is wonderful as well.
Love you both,
Momba
I am just going to echo what everyone else said – WOW! AMAZING! FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC! LOVE LOVE LOVE the traffic shot. I mean I want to buy it and hang it on my wall!! 🙂
I just laughed outloud when I read Leslie’s comment about “is it weird to want to have a stranger’s picture as your computer background?” I love her and I don’t even know her. 🙂 I miss you guys already!!!!! Ps — don’t we know by now that men have selective hearing?! 😉
I think your shot of them in Chicago is amazing! That has to be my favorite shot yet that you’ve taken! You two are amazing people in yourselves and we still consider ourselves lucky to have shared a wedding with you!
HOLY *#%^*^ These are beyond perfection, my fave is the one of them snuggling with all the cards passing by. that should definitely be in a magazine or huge on a wall,,, canvas all the way!
AYKM!!!!!! That photo of the cars zooming past, may be the best photo I’ve ever seen. Quick, get on a plane to NJ I want one too!!! Already married though, does it coun’t? TEE HEE!!!
Oh, and this couple is amazingly gorgeous!!!