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Chelsea & Michael Kaplan | Beautiful Bohemian, Backyard, Summer Wedding In Long Grove, IL 6.12.21

Despite all the odds against Chelsea and Michael with the pandemic and rain during their wedding day, they got married!

I’m so glad it happened the way it did. Maybe it wasn’t their original plan, but everything always happens for a reason. The pandemic may have changed our plans but not our dreams.

Something about getting married in your childhood home, surrounded by close friends and family, makes this love story extra special. 

Clouds can be a good or bad thing for a photographer. I was freaking out, of course. But then, right after their first look, it started to pour! Thank goodness Chelsea’s mom picked a park with a gazebo. Otherwise, I don’t know what we would have done. I’m always pretty good about finding a solution. 

Look at how beautiful everything turned out. Chelsea and Michael did a phenomenal job. It couldn’t have turned out any better!

Congratulations to the newlyweds. I wish you all the love and happiness in the world. Thank you for choosing me as your photographer! I’m really happy for you guys!

Enjoy! 

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