Les Culture Destination 1: Irish- Walking Down an Emrald Isle

For anyone wishing they had the luck of the Irish on their wedding day, I couldn't agree more!









Of the many cultures in Chicago, the Irish are inescapable! Whether you know this from the long reign of the Irish American Mayors Daley, the South Side Irish parade, or dying the river green every March, there is a large population of Irish-decended inhabitants. After reading through the Encyclopedia of Chicago, it is interesting to find that it emerged as the fourth largest Irish city in America by 1860.














The Chicago "ChIrish" are here to stay and they are a 'loud and proud' bunch! Going to an Irish wedding is definitely a must. While shooting this wedding in the photo on the left, the D.J. and Reception Coordinator where actually afraid that the floor was going to break through from all the dancing! One of the glass light fixtures as seen above actually fell from the ceiling because of the shaking! I was in my very own Irish bouncy-castle and the experience was very surreal!



It was also fun meeting cousins and relatives visiting from Dublin. Their accents are fantastic!  There are fantastic hats and family style galore, and many women in the crowd are wearing sparkling green jewelry to show their family pride. 


Even meeting an adorable grandmas named "Poppy" was a hoot because she had some of the best stories!I would love to take pictures at a British wedding and see which is the louder crowd!

I love being a photographer at weddings because it is such a whirlwind! Check back for a photo tour of the next culture destination!


I'd love to tell your family story! If you would like me to come and photograph your special day, click here to view my wedding portfolio! There is always lots going on at http://www.chelfoto.com/ so check back for more events and happenings!