What can I say, I love backyard weddings.  Especially when they’re in small towns.  Everyone coming together, family, friends, neighbors.  It’s amazing sometimes how two people falling in love can bring an entire community together for one special occasion.  This wedding was shot at Goose Lake near Coal City, about an hour or so south of Chicago.  I love how they incorporated their love for lake life into their wedding.  Here are some of my favorite photographs from the day.  See more outdoor Chicago-land wedding photography here, and outdoor Chicago-land wedding photographer here.

I fell in love with this antique Cadillac De-Ville.  The shallow depth of field really draws your eye to the badge.

Here’s another shot of the car, this time with the bride sitting on the back.  I like the contrast of the white dress, black car, and the colorful bouquet.

Instead of dad walking his little girl down the aisle, they rode together in an antique boat that he rebuilt himself just for her wedding.  It was really touching, and a little stressful since he was still working on it up until a few minutes before the wedding.  This was the maiden voyage.

I can’t say it enough, REAL SMILES, that’s what makes my job so wonderful.  It is just so satisfying to capture a true expression of happiness.

LOL.  I had to include this one, just because this was the only expression I could coax from this little guy the whole day.

An old dock, a beautiful sky, and two beautiful people dressed in all white wedding apparel.  What’s not to like?

Thank you guys for the really fun time and the boat ride…haha.  Me and Michelle had a great time!

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