Vibrant Chicago Engagement Session: Jennifer + Kenneth -Munaluchi Bride

For you I’d give a lifetime of stability
Anything you want of me
Nothing is impossible
For you there are no words or ways to show my love
Or all the thoughts I’m thinking of
Cause this life is no good alone
Since we’ve become one
I’ve made a change
Everything I do now makes sense
All roads end
All I do is for you.

We can feel the love all the way from the Chi-Town! Kenny Lattimore’s “For You” is one of those classic songs that are unforgettable and timeless. The gorgeous ballad can still be heard in the halls of wedding receptions across the nation. Couples can be found sharing their first passionate slow dance. The words are heartfelt and sincere and expresses the sentiments of any man that is ready to get married. Nothing is more romantic when a man serenades his woman. Sometimes words are just not enough. And music has that power to reach and touch any soul. It has this way of expressing those feelings that cannot be easily described.

February 28th will always be that special day for Jennifer and Kenneth. It was the day they met and also the day they would get engaged two years later. Kenneth surprised Jennifer with a sweet serenade on piano as friends and family watched. It was the perfect way to announce to the world the lifetime of love and stability for the lady of his life.

Quick Facts:

Name of Bride/Bride-to-be: Dr. Jennifer Parker
Name of Groom/Groom-to-be: Kenneth Copeland
Occupations:
Bride: Radiation Oncologist
Groom: Civil Engineer
Location of Engagement Shoot: Boarding House Chicago
Wedding Date: 06/25/2016
Wedding Location: Waldorf Astoria, Chicago, IL

Tell us about how you met and all about the proposal!

“We met on February 28, 2013 at the Black Cultural Society’s Akainyah Art Gallery African Inspired Art Networking Event through a mutual friend. Both of us almost missed attending the event. I was an intern physician working on inpatient wards and I was going to be stuck at work given a difficult, really sick patient but the cross-cover intern offered to take care of the patient. Ken arrived at the event and realized he did not have cash to enter the event. He had to leave to find an ATM and only decided to return because he promised a group of friends he would attend.”

Dr. Jennifer J. Parker and Mr. Kenneth R. Copeland were engaged on February 28, 2015 after Kenneth planned a surprise scavenger hunt that revisited several places that were meaningful to them as a couple. The scavenger hunt ended at a private room in The Boarding House Chicago where Kenneth serenaded Jennifer on the piano in front of family and close friends. These photographs were taken in the picturesque “Cellar” space at The Boarding House Chicago in the historic River North neighborhood where they celebrated their engagement!

The Engagement Session:

“We wanted our engagement session to take place at a location that was meaningful to us, hence we chose the Boarding House Chicago where we were engaged. In addition, we wanted our engagement shoot to be colorful as well as vibrant and to showcase the colors of our wedding.”

What did you do on your first date?

“We met for sushi at a restaurant in our neighborhood. We had such a great time on our date that we decided to go for coffee after dinner.”

What’s your favorite thing to do as a couple?

“Our favorite thing to do as a couple is to travel and to explore new and unique fine dining establishments.”

How has wedding planning been so far?

“Wedding planning has been fun and stress-free thus far thanks to my planner Regina Brooks of Régine Danielle Events. Given my tremendously busy schedule, I could not imagine having to plan my wedding without her.”

Tell us what you’re looking forward to most on the wedding day.

“Wedding is one of the few times in life two people have the majority of people they love together. We are most looking forward to having all of our family and closest friends in one room to help us celebrate our love for each other.”