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Fig clients Chad and Lorien gave up their 4th row tickets for game one- to get married. The wedding had already been planned. Not to fear, fig photogs (Brian Carey and James Gustin) had the bright idea to take the wedding party to United Center to take some photos. Even if they could not go to the game- why not take advantage of the timing?

What happened next was unexpected. The couple has been interviewed by several news stations and today a story ran on them in the Chicago Sun-Times. Quoted all over Chicago as the couple that just “wants the Blackhawks to win The Stanely cup, as a wedding gift.” And they got it! Congrats to the Hawks and to our couple.

Suntimes Article BY MONIFA THOMAS Staff Reporter

Diehard Blackhawks fans Chad and Lorien Yonker had to give up their fourth-row tickets to Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals because of a slightly more important commitment: The game fell on the same day as their wedding. But that didn’t stop the South Loop couple from showing up at the United Center right after the wedding to pose for pictures with amused fans.”All we want for a wedding present is the Stanley Cup,” said Lorien Yonker, whose lace strapless gown stood out among the red Blackhawks jerseys and caps.

Check out our priceless photos and read the full article here.

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photographers: Brian Carey and James Gustin

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Congratulations to Amanda and Scott:  fig’s Mod Deal clients.
They were featured in this months issue of Brides Chicago. Photography by James Gustin and Brian Carey.

Mod Deal= fig deejay + fig videography + fig photography + onsight coordinator

  Erin and Erik at Fulton’s On The River, February 28th, 2009.

“It was a cold day. We convinced the bridal party to take photos outside- if they could wear their coats. The result are some beautiful photos- but not without some chattering teeth. They had a large bridal party- 7 people on each side.We started with Erin and Erik seeing each other for the first time in front of their place. We went over to the LaSalle St. Bridge, just outside of Fulton’s on the River for a “Reservoir Dogs” shot. The ceremony was held at Old St. Pat’s Cathedral. Just before the bride went into the church I captured her with the a Sears Tower backdrop, as Tim was with the guys waiting in the back room of the church. Fulton’s was the setting for the reception where fig’s DJ Erik entertained the crowd with a mix of music. At the end of the night we got Erin and Erik back on the bridge for one last photo opp.” ~ Brian Carey

Kara Underwood of Magnificent Milestones had an intern who dreamed up the idea to take brides on a tour of some of the hottest venues in Chicago for weddings. It would give the brides a more experiential opportunity to preview what the city had to offer. That dream became a reality on February 22nd, and the result was the best bridal showcase ever!

Read more about Fig contribution to this…including 4 unique DJ concepts