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Chicago Wedding Photographer | Caroline Ghetes

Ashley+Andrew | Poplar Grove Boat House

November 21, 2011

When Andrew signed one of his very first emails to me with “I hope this finds you, Alin, and the children smiling more than frowning and enjoying our gift of life as much as possible!”, I knew I liked him. After 10 months of emails, we met for the very first time on the wedding morning. I was greeted with one of those hugs where you don’t want to let go it was so cuddly. In my personal life, I love to surround myself with people who are creative and can laugh about anything. Andrew is a ridiculously talented photographer in Charleston (website HERE). But the best part about him is his ability to light up a room with his smile and his witty banter and jokes.

Then there’s Ashley, owner of yesUmay and Cose Belle in Charleston. This girl can bake AND dress! She’s a beautiful, creative fashionista. She likes to jump. A lot. And she likes to laugh. A LOT. And what was real endearing was watching her laugh at everything that came out of Andrew’s mouth. Some people get tired of their spouse’s same jokes over and over again, but not Ashley. She just lets Andrew be Andrew, and loves him for it. Throughout the day, I would catch Andrew just looking at Ashley, without her knowing. And I could see how much he truly loved her. And he never failed to tell her he loved her that day. Over and over again.

The best part of the entire day for Alin & I was when, during the ceremony, Ashley was all choked up on her words, and Andrew stopped everything, turned her around to face her family and friends, hugged her from behind and reminded her of everyone who was there. That they were all there because they loved her and cared.

Being around Andrew & Ashley’s friends and family that day made me realize how much these two were, in fact, loved. Their friends were loyal to them. And any one of them that had a talent, gave of themselves on the wedding day; from the DJ to the planner to the caterers. I have a feeling that Alin & I have found us some real new friends here and we can’t wait to spend more time with them again.

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Comments

  1. Sara -

    I thought I could make it through without tears.. then the embrace during the first dance.. this wedding is perfect and what you did with it is magic.

    November 21, 2011 at 3:18 pm
  2. Kat Braman -

    totally head over heels in love! that hand shot is EPIC

    November 21, 2011 at 3:24 pm
  3. Caroline -

    Thank you guys! Kat if you are talking about the black and white one during the ceremony, then thank you! My husband Alin actually took that one. It took my breath away when I saw it!

    November 21, 2011 at 3:29 pm
  4. Sally Watts -

    Holy crap Caroline-these are just gorgeous! The image of the bride swirling her white shirt around to get dressed, the one of him turning her around and facing the crowd, the image of the girl outside with the wine glass, and the hand shadow on the dance floor are my absolute favorites.
    I also think that everyone need a lit chandelier at their outdoor wedding. Just beautiful, all around.

    November 21, 2011 at 3:33 pm
  5. Sam -

    Caroline, I don’t know what to say, these are incredible! Everything is so good, but I do love the “first look” set, brought a tear to my eye. Congrats to the awesome couple!

    November 21, 2011 at 3:43 pm
  6. Jen Smith -

    W O W ! These are soooo fantastic. Between the gorgeous couple and sweet locations you could have taken the easy way out. But you had to sprinkle your magic fairy dust on every awesome image. And viewers are all the more smitten. Stunning!!

    November 21, 2011 at 3:50 pm
  7. Mike -

    Gorgeous, Caroline. The entire set is so full of emotion – I can only imagine how thrilled they are with the way you captured everything.

    November 21, 2011 at 3:57 pm
  8. coler -

    getter done. this is massive.

    November 21, 2011 at 4:05 pm
  9. Mercedes -

    Love, love, love. This couple has to be head over heels in love with your work.

    November 21, 2011 at 4:08 pm
  10. Kristi Wright -

    Absolutely one of the most beautiful weddings ever!

    November 21, 2011 at 4:09 pm
  11. heather nan -

    Oh Caroline… magical!

    November 21, 2011 at 4:16 pm
  12. Ashley Gillett -

    I love how bright, happy and full of love these are. What a sweet couple. Hand tossed pizza?!?! That’s awesome!

    November 21, 2011 at 4:39 pm
  13. Avelaine Scyrup -

    So so gorgeous, Caroline! I teared up a little 🙂

    November 21, 2011 at 4:39 pm
  14. Heather -

    Your photographs have such a dreamlike quality… it’s as if, in each frame, a perfectly complete emotion is frozen… preserved for the rest of us to view through the haze of time later on. The people you have recorded at once appear to be actors (too beautiful to be real), and so real so as to be a part of the viewers themselves.

    If you doubt what I say, read what I wrote again and remember that I would not…. COULD NOT have been at all eloquent without inspiration to be so. You are inspiring.

    November 21, 2011 at 4:42 pm
  15. otto schulze -

    just gorgeous caroline!!!

    November 21, 2011 at 5:11 pm
  16. Dean Govier -

    Money. So good Caroline. I love how you get in close to the aciton as opposed to using long(er) lenses. I’m a big fan!

    November 21, 2011 at 5:12 pm
  17. Leah Kua -

    Oh Caroline. Your work at this wedding is just amazing beyond all comprehension. I found myself tearing up over a couple I’ve never even met. That is all because of your incredible gift.

    November 21, 2011 at 5:43 pm
  18. Narrelle -

    What an absolutely stunning wedding, and an ahhhmazing recording of it on your part. Perfection all round.

    November 21, 2011 at 6:36 pm
  19. Ryan Brenizer -

    Absolutely freaking fantastic.

    November 21, 2011 at 6:39 pm
  20. michelle -

    i love these! beautiful.

    November 21, 2011 at 6:56 pm
  21. Michael Wachniak -

    The expression on Andrew’s face at the first look is completely adorable! Your work continues to blow me away, and your clients are so lucky to have you! 🙂

    November 21, 2011 at 7:24 pm
  22. Hannah Alexander -

    Caroline… I have been stalking your blog since October 22… enjoying every post along the way but especially excited to see these photos. OH. MY. GOSH. You guys are amazing. You absolutely, 100% captured the spirit that was in the room that night- a mix of sweetness, love, friendship and little bit of a dance club 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing these gorgeous images!

    November 21, 2011 at 7:39 pm
  23. Dennis Pike -

    Caroline, unreal. This is absolutely fantastic. I feel the love that was definitely present at this wedding.

    November 21, 2011 at 8:30 pm
  24. Lauren -

    Caroline, I always considered you ‘one’ of my favourite photographers, now im not so sure… I think you just rocketed to Fav all time photographer! Great wedding, perfect coverage!

    November 21, 2011 at 9:07 pm
  25. Kyle -

    I literally have no words. These are…

    there are no words. Amazing. And that doesn’t even begin to do it justice.

    November 21, 2011 at 9:26 pm
  26. Nikole -

    Caroline – you always do such an amazing job. These photos are unreal! Amazing from beginning to the end.

    November 21, 2011 at 10:27 pm
  27. Jesse Green -

    Absolutely breathtaking. You captured this couple and their fun together perfectly. So great!!!

    November 21, 2011 at 10:43 pm
  28. Cyn -

    AMAZING. I love this wedding so much…such gorgeous images filled with such raw emotion. They look like such a wonderful, fun couple!!

    November 21, 2011 at 10:45 pm
  29. Kim Selby -

    This whole wedding is crazy beautiful! Love the emotion, the details – just everything. Stunning, stunning work xxx

    November 21, 2011 at 10:54 pm
  30. sarah black -

    Um. Wow. Amazing.

    November 21, 2011 at 10:58 pm
  31. Elissa -

    I thought I’d have words to say something when I got to the bottom of the post, but I don’t think I can muster up how beautiful I think this wedding is…. so I’ll just leave it at that. Beautiful work, Caroline. Like, seriously.

    November 22, 2011 at 12:03 am
  32. Gedas -

    Love it! all of them!

    November 22, 2011 at 2:16 am
  33. Alyssa Schroeder -

    Caroline! These are totally inspiring to me. You’re amazing.

    November 22, 2011 at 2:55 am
  34. Kellee Walsh -

    The are so many shots here that completely blew me away. What a stunning day, captured so beautifully. Quite possibly the best first look sequence ever!

    November 22, 2011 at 3:06 am
  35. Johanna -

    Freaking awesome. You’re one skilled lady! And this is one heck of a cool wedding. Love the bride’s expressions!

    November 22, 2011 at 5:18 am
  36. Justin -

    wow – that’s an awesome coverage of the event. My favourite frame (they’re all amazing) is the BW shot in the hammock – I love how you’ve captured such a fun, natural, spontaneous moment. I might try your VSCO soup 🙂

    November 22, 2011 at 5:44 am
  37. Megan Gielow -

    LOVE the photo of the bride laughing in front of the house. Killer images.

    November 22, 2011 at 2:28 pm
  38. Abi -

    OH DEAR. SO SO SO STUNNING.

    November 22, 2011 at 4:32 pm
  39. ryan flynn -

    so many smiles and laughs … brightened my day just looking at this!

    November 22, 2011 at 8:27 pm
  40. Anni -

    Oh, Caroline, these are just unreal. So much love and joy.

    November 22, 2011 at 9:51 pm
  41. David Jenkis -

    Your coverage is immense, so many moments! Really stunning work.

    November 23, 2011 at 7:32 am
  42. Fiona Andersen -

    Love love love love love love EVEr reee thing about this wedding. Frikin amazing and SO entertaining to scroll through each and every image. Perfection!!!!

    November 24, 2011 at 5:45 am
  43. Sachin Khona -

    Too much epicness in this Caroline. Beautiful documentation of a beautiful wedding .. wow!

    November 24, 2011 at 7:04 am
  44. Ric -

    Absolutely fantastic work, I bet the couple love them !

    November 24, 2011 at 7:32 am
  45. Sophie Delaveau -

    Wouah ! You did so great Caroline. Amazing story about these two lovers.

    November 24, 2011 at 10:45 am
  46. dan -

    totally freaking amazing. speachless.

    November 24, 2011 at 6:38 pm
  47. jenny -

    seems as if this was your most genuine couple, beautiful lighting, simple and true love. I love this wedding and will have to say is my favorite to date. just perfect. <3

    November 24, 2011 at 8:31 pm
  48. stacey kinkaid -

    this is the kind of wedding that makes photographers love shooting weddings. amazing work. you captured all of the joy.

    November 24, 2011 at 8:37 pm
  49. Joel C -

    How cool was that chandelier! Great images Caroline.

    November 25, 2011 at 4:27 am
  50. Fotograf Lublin -

    What a beautiful story captured 😉

    November 25, 2011 at 5:33 pm
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