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welcome to the ae blog.

ae photography is Eric and Ashley Hintzsche.  We are a husband and wife team based in Northern Illinois.  We've been up and running since 2002 and love it more as each year passes.  Our style is fun, expressive and natural.  We have three young kids, a new studio, and each other : ) We are excited to get the new blog going! Browse, follow, stalk, whatever!

recent applause:

shootsac blog post with photo of Ashley shooting Eric's senior session 

chicago RedEye (tribune) feature of Pete and Liz's backyard wedding & Chicago reception

offbeat mama post with featured photo of our little rockstar Finn

rock 'n roll bride feature of Pete + Liz's backyard wedding

smitten the blog feature for Pete + Liz's backyard wedding

wed*share daily feature for Pete + Liz's backyard wedding

smitten the blog feature for Maggie's fashion bridal shots

offbeat bride feature for Zaq + Amber's wedding 

featured display at Cypress House in Rochelle, IL for 9.11.09 open house

photography exhibit up at borders in DeKalb, IL for the month of August

featured on Brides Bliss blog for Zaq + Amber's wedding in 7.09

exclusive featured photographer for Cypress House in Rochelle, IL

 

good things

I don’t care what anyone says about Martha, I’m a fan–always have been always will be.  The fact that she went to jail just makes her even cooler.  If we ever get a “Martha Stewart” inspired wedding, I will flip.  Fresh, clean, simple….it’s exactly how I would do my wedding.  Here are some lovelies to give you a bit of inspiration for your wedding.  Does she really think up all of these genius ideas herself?  I heart Martha.

RIBBON SAVE THE DATES

FILE CARD GUEST BOOK

CUSTOM FIT WEDDING MENUS

SIGNATURE PLATES

PLAYING CARD PLACECARDS

*GUESTBOOK OR WISHING WELL CARDS*

BUTTON SEATING CARDS

ROSE COVERED AISLE

POM POM CAR DECORATION

SUNSCREEN FOR OUTDOOR WEDDINGS

WEDDING EVENT FLAGS

JUST MARRIED WEDDING BANNER

WEDDING FAVOR CENTERPIECES

FABRIC FLOWER PLACECARDS

PROGRAM POUCHES

*PHOTO TABLE NUMBERS*

WEDDING FAVOR GARLAND

*ENVELOPE GUEST BOOK*

WINE BOTTLE TABLE NUMBERS

Click on the photos to go directly to the Martha Stewart page with all of the info & directions on how to make these projects yourself.  *Starred* ideas mean they are something we offer, so contact us if you are interested : )  Some of these ideas are just so inspiring!  I want to do a full blown wedding next year for our “second wedding/vow renewal/15 year anniversary” just to incorporate them!  I still haven’t gotten very far with actually thinking about May 21, 2011… but I will start soon.  2011 is going to be a year of big changes for us, so May 21st has been the furthest thing from my mind lately.  BUT, I do have an idea on how I’m going to do some things!  We really want to work with indie artists/designers/vendors only — obviously, because that is what we are, and we prefer to have the day be very funky, personal & unique.  We want to really showcase the people we work with–more than just the day of the event, but here on the blog, as well.  If you are a vendor, designer, artist, creator, etc. (for something wedding related in any way) and would like to be a part of our 2nd big day, get in touch!  I would love to hear the types of things you offer… remember we are looking for totally outside the box, vintage, unique, fresh + simple (martha-like) …you get the idea!  Plus, we have three kiddos who will be 9, 6 and 3 & our bulldog, Olive–all of which will be a huge part of the  day : )   It will obviously be a spring event, and we are thinking outdoors or a mix of both indoor and outdoor.  We look forward to hearing from all of you!!  Even if you aren’t a vendor/artist–send is your unique ideas via comment or blog form.  We would be thrilled to get them!  Anyone know of any great wedding photographers and videographers?

Back to editing for me.  Caio!

katie daisy - Ooooh, you know I'm on board! Martha Stewart is practically my guru. Well, her designers are ;)

Dana - ooohhh! I too am a closet martha fan! She is just so very creative and sets a lovely table. I would love to do that more often... Your wedding ideas are great. We are doing only independant and local vendors ourselves and feel it is the only way to go- can't wait to see what you come up with, it sounds amazing already. Your style is always inspiring.... post more... our wedding is only 6 weeks away :)

Candice - Ooh love these =) I can't even look~ I don't have time for more projects...ha

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