The Chicory Wedding

In Chinese philosophy, yin and yang describes how opposite forces are actually complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in the natural world, and how they give rise to each other as they interrelate to one another. This is an excellent description of Michelle and George.
Although they both hail from Chicago, George, who grew up on the south side, is an extrovert who listens to hip hop and loves trying new things. Michelle, on the other hand, is an introvert who grew up in the suburbs and adores pop music. However, as yin and yang, they complement each other very well.
The couple met on the job and has been together for almost six years. George proposed at the University of Chicago where Michelle is currently studying for her MBA. George works in sales while pursuing a degree in Economics.
The couple did a first-look, and then the entire bridal party was assembled for some great outdoor shots against the New Orleans style, brick.
Before the party got underway, though, the couple tied the knot before friend and celebrant, Matthew. The lovely white and peach flower arrangements and bouquets for the occasion were provided by Leaf & Petal. Michelle’s strapless gown with its sweetheart neckline and lace-back corset was from Royal Bridal in Illinois. Gaby Jimenez of Fairytales & Brides ensured the bride’s hair and makeup enhanced her already-beautiful features.
The Chicory wedding venue overlooked no detail for this couple’s special day, including providing the venue, the rooms, the food, and arranging for the music. DJ, Aaron Lane made sure the joint was hopping throughout the night.
The photographers took some great shots of the couple sharing some special moments amid the trees and starlit sky, and also of them and their guests setting the dance floor on fire. A big thank you goes to Eric McCallister of Eric McCallister Photography in New Hampshire for coming down to New Orleans to second shoot the wedding with us.
Michelle and George and their entire wedding party had a blast taking photos inside the booth provided by Boogie Booth of New Orleans.
The couple wrapped up the night with a second-line, leading the Kinfolk Brass Band and their party guests down Fulton street. And as they move forward with their life together, strolling the streets of Chicago, they hope to have a dog to share those walks with them.

I would like to give a special thanks to Eric McCallister that came all from Boston to help me photograph this wedding. You should checkout his work www.mccallisterphoto.com

Beautiful wedding dress hanging at the Old 77 hotel in the French Quarter in New Orleans
Beautiful necklace on some decor at the Old 77 hotel in the French Quarter in New Orleans
Beautiful Kate Spade shoes on some decor at the Old 77 hotel in the French Quarter in New Orleans
Bride getting ready at the Old 77 hotel in the French Quarter in New Orleans
Bridesmaid getting ready at the Old 77 hotel in the French Quarter in New Orleans
bridesmaids helping the bride put her dress on at the Old 77 hotel in New Orleans
Beautiful flowers for a wedding at the Old 77 hotel prep
Bridesmaid helping the bride put her garder on before her wedding
bridesmaids helping the bride put her bracelet on at the Old 77 hotel in New Orleans
bride getting lipstick applied before her first look at the Old 77 hotel in New Orleans
The groom getting ready before his first look at the Old 77 hotel in New Orleans
The groom and groomsmen at the Old 77 hotel in New Orleans
The bride and groom do the first look neer the Old 77 hotel in New Orleans
The bride and groom do the first look near the Old 77 hotel in New Orleans
The bride and groom do the first look near the Old 77 hotel in New Orleans
The bride and groom do the first look near the Old 77 hotel in New Orleans
The bride and groom do the first look near the Old 77 hotel in New Orleans
The bride and bridesmaids pose for a picture against this beautiful brick wall in New Orleans
The bridal party pose for a picture against this beautiful brick wall in New Orleans
The Chicory Wedding venue in New Orleans
The bride and her father walk down the aisle at The Chicory Wedding venue in New Orleans
The Chicory Wedding ceremony
Wedding ring exchange at The Chicory wedding venue in New Orleans
They said I do at the Chicory wedding venue in New Orleans
First dance at the Chicory wedding venue in New Orleans
First dance at the Chicory wedding venue in New Orleans
Parent dance at the Chicory wedding venue in New Orleans
The groom dances with his daughter at the Chicory wedding venue in New Orleans
The groom gets thrown in the air at the Chicory wedding venue in New Orleans
The best man gives his speech at the Chicory wedding venue in New Orleans
The best man gives his speech at the Chicory wedding venue in New Orleans as the couple laughs
The party is jumping at the Chicory wedding venue in New Orleans
We take the couple outside for some nighttime creative portraits by Fulton Alley in New Orleans
We take the couple outside for some nighttime creative portraits by Fulton Alley in New Orleans
We take the couple outside for some nighttime creative portraits by Fulton Alley in New Orleans
The married couple dances to a second line on Fulton Alley in New Orleans
Kinfolk brass band playing for a second line on Fulton Alley in New Orleans
The married couple dances to a second line on Fulton Alley in New Orleans
We take the couple outside for some nighttime creative portraits by Fulton Alley in New Orleans