Dalia and Greg’s | A New Leaf Wedding Photography

A New Leaf Wedding Photography | Greg and Dalia’s cross-cultural ceremony.

One of the many reasons I love being a photographer is the chance to witness and capture important moments in my friends’ lives. Like Dalia and Greg, whom I met at the beginning of the summer, when I developed an instant adoration for the couple. Being their wedding photographer confirmed all my warm and fuzzy feelings I had for these two.  Throughout their day I say countless moments when they were bringing people together or making sure everyone was having a great time.  They are uniters, and it’s so great to be within their reach.

Greg and Dalia met during a less than ideal way when both their businesses burned down a few years ago.  Greg owns Chicago Bagel Authority and Dalia owns Milio’s, the hair salon just above his store (don’t worry, both have since been rebuilt and things are going great).  As unfortunate as the fire was at the time, they found a silver lining in their shared circumstances.  Soon these two business owners, creatives, and general fun lovers were engaged and ready for their ultimate party.

Their wedding incorporated elements from Dalia’s Assyrian Heritage, including a pay off from Greg’s mom in order for Dalia’s departure from her parents home, traditional dancing to a live horn and drummer, and shaking of a thin, ornately adorned fabric called the Yalekhta. It was such a blast!

Thanks to my second shooter Liz Dwenger for helping and all the great vendors who made it a perfect day, especially dear friends Chihsuan Yang and Matthew Santos, check out their amazing music here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHCYXy7EuyE

Venue & Florist – A New Leaf  | Catering – Limelight  | Dessert – Shatila Sweets | DJ Services –  Okyne media lab | Video: Cinaesthetic