Heritage Prairie Farm charmed us yet again with its first winter wedding, offering unique opportunities in its rustic barn and cozy greenhouse for a creative wedding photographer.  While I had expected a blanket of snow, characteristic of most December weddings in Chicago, the weather felt more like a rainy, foggy day in March.

Early in the morning, busy worker bees had begun preparation on the farm for Zac and Joy’s celebration:  artful flower arrangements in the farm house kitchen, ceremony set-up in the back of the barn, table setting in the greenhouse (complete with miniature honey gifts), and dinner preparation in Chef Jeremy’s kitchen.

The couple was such a pleasure to work with, very friendly and free-spirited.   Zac and Joy had traveled from Alaska to share their wedding day with close family and friends.  When I learned that their plan for a honeymoon was to begin at the southernmost tip of the continent, drive up the coast, and eventually make their home in a favorite location, I wanted to meet them.

By the way, Chef Jeremy out-did himself again.  I even heard one guest murmur to himself in delight, “I want to bathe in this sauce!”  And, the unthinkable, someone asking for more Brussels sprouts.  To check out pictures of his organic natural foods, visit our behind-the-scenes blog post.  Warning: this is guaranteed to make your mouth water.