As the late afternoon spilled over into evening, the chandeliers were dimmed, candles were lit and the grand ballroom glowed to life as guests arrived.
Hanukkah began for all of Chicago this moment on December 21st, 2008.
The amazingly talented Maxwell Street Klezmer Band started playing traditional Jewish music, in their well-known kaleidoscope style.
A quiet joy was palpable in the room as Rachel and her parents entered through the great doors and made their way underneath the beautiful Chuppah wedding canopy. The entire cermony was in a giant circle comprised of all the guests, friends and family. One could feel the love and support being directed to Gary and Rachel standing at the center of the room.
Gary and Rachel chose exquisite rings custom designed by Israel Blessing in the Holy Land to present to each other. Their incredibly stunning ketubah was an intricate piece of art, and we are completely honored to have seen it in person and testify it being signed by their Rabbi and halakhically competent witnesses.
GARY & RACHEL – CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, part I view HERE
GARY & RACHEL – CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, part II view HERE
GARY & RACHEL – CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, part III view HERE
CHICAGO LIFESTYLE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS – LaRae & Cory Lobdell of Lifework Images, Seattle & Chicago
