December 17, 2023
Photographing your best friend’s wedding is one of the greatest honors I have experienced as a professional wedding photographer! Lea Ann and Arjun blended Indian and Western traditions at their wedding at Cheney Mansion in Oak Park, Illinois. This historic mansion was the perfect place for Lea Ann and Arjun’s intimate wedding with their closest family and friends.
For those who are curious how Lea Ann and I know each other, we went to the same college in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We were almost inseparable in our college days, we had the same group of friends, joined the same sorority, and were even roommates for a couple of years together. Lea Ann majored in Art and Creative Writing and I majored in Art History with a minor in Creative Writing. We share a lot of the same interests and looking back it’s pretty obvious why were so drawn to each other!
After college, Lea Ann and I kept in touch when I moved back to Minnesota and when she moved back to Illinois. I remember hearing about when she first downloaded Hinge during the time of COVID and she met this good-looking gentleman named Arjun! They shared many virtual and in-person dates, but the one that I can always remember hearing about is when they went to go see drive-through Christmas lights. Arjun decorated the back of his SUV with twinkly lights and surprised Lea Ann with a little picnic to make the date extra special!
Ever since that date, Lea Ann and Arjun have continued going on special dates and have traveled to places like Miami, Honolulu, and Las Vegas together! Their next big adventure together will be in India where they plan to continue their wedding celebrations and honeymoon.
I’m so excited to see where life leads these two! They have so many adventures ahead, from exploring new places in Chicago to experiencing the world together. Both Lea Ann and Arjun radiate kindness, creativity, and intelligence and make a perfect pair together. Congratulations Lea Ann & Arjun!
This day would not be possible without these vendors:
Gretchen Yell
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