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Sample Weddings: Betsy & Ben (Chicago)

Betsy, her bridesmaids and her mother arrive at the Burnham Hotel in downtown Chicago. Before getting ready they took in the view and the historical touches of the building.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
A relaxed Betsy laughs as she gets ready. She planned for several hours to get ready and have portraits taken before an evening ceremony and reception at the Chicago Cultural Center.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Betsy watches as her wedding dress gets prepared.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
     
  
Betsy looks at pictures from her bachelorette party as her bridesmaids help each other with their dresses.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Ben left a pair of binoculars in their suite, which Betsy uses to spy on him as he stands on the steps of the Chicago Cultural Center down Washington Street.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Betsy and Ben dressed at the Burnham Hotel, located close to the Chicago Cultural Center.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
     
  
Betsy and her mother make their final preparations for the wedding.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Betsy is dressed and is ready to see Ben.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Ben calls Betsy to warn her that he's in the elevator heading up to her room.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
     
  
The bridesmaids and Betsy's mom leave the hotel room so she can have a special moment alone with Ben as he gets his first look at her in her wedding dress.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Betsy waits for Ben to enter.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Ben waits for the final word to come in.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
     
  
After a hug Ben takes in Betsy in all her beauty.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Betsy and Ben walk through the hubbub of downtown Chicago on a Friday afternoon as they walk from the hotel to the Chicago Cultural Center.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Betsy and Ben walk up the main staircase at the Chicago Cultural Center.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
     
  
Betsy and her bridesmaids get their flowers from the florist as they prepare to have their portraits taken.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
All heads turn to the wedding party as they walk down Michigan Avenue to Millenium Park.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Auguri! Che bella sposa! A tour group of Italians break into applause and convey their congratulations for the bride and groom.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
     
  
Betsy and Ben get a couple shot underneath the Cloud Gate sculpture.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
The bridal party poses in front of "Cloud Gate" aka "The Bean" in Millenium Park. Portraits were taken at several locations in the park.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
A gust of Chicago wind gets a hold of Betsy's veil as her family poses in front of Cloud Gate.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
     
  
One final portrait for Betsy and Ben before heading back to the Chicago Cultural Center for the evening.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Betsy sits in front of a wall of paintings as she waits for her ceremony to commence at the Chicago Cultural Center.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Musicians play their instruments as the weddings guests arrive.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
     
  
Beware of cupid as a whimsical design adorns the ring bearer's box.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Ben, his groomsmen and the celebrant wait for the women walk down the aisle.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Betsy talks with her mom and dad before walking down the aisle.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
     
  
The bridesmaids react as Betsy walks down the aisle.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
The guests rise as Betsy walks to the altar with her mom and dad.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Betsy and Ben enjoy the rituals of their wedding ceremony.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
     
  
The ceremony was held in the ornate GAR Rotunda and Memorial Hall of the Chicago Cultural Center.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Betsy and Ben take communion.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Betsy and Ben are joined by their guests as they in a complete religious ceremony as part of their wedding.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
     
  
Betsy and Ben leave the GAR Memorial Hall as a married couple. Guests walked over to the Preson Bradley Hall for a receiving line before the reception.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Small jars of honey not only served as favors, but also as place cards.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
The Preston Bradley Hall, with views of Millenium Park,l is decorated for the reception.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
     
  
The cake sits ready for the reception.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Betsy and Ben cheer with a drink as they meet their guests.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Guests enjoy a table of photographs detailing Betsy and Ben's lives.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
     
  
The maid of honor, Audra, toasts Betsy and Ben.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Betsy and Ben laugh during the toasts.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Betsy and Ben cut their wedding cake.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
     
  
Guests enjoy a gourmet meal.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Betsy and Ben dance with their guests.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Betsy and Ben have a portait taken featuring their rings.Photo by Tiffany WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
     
  
Betsy and Ben dance beneath the world's largest Tiffany dome, the 38-foot tall centerpiece of Preston Bradley Hall.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.
   
Betsy and Ben dance into the night as their friends pack the dance floor and enjoy their live band.Photo by Steve WarmowskiWarmowskiPhotography.com, husband-wife team (Steve Warmowski & Tiffany Warmowski) of photojournalists offering wedding photography in Chicago and elsewhere.