Nic & Stacy. Fun fact, after these two met they realized they lived less than a mile from each other! From that point on they built their life together with their rescue dog Sampson and trips full of wine, music, and snowboarding. Capturing this beautiful day was being a witness to so many moments, big and small, with two best friends. I loved their first look at Lakeshore East followed by portraits along the Chicago riverwalk and a reception at the stunning LM Studio!
Read MoreKelly & Bryan. Two of the sweetest people and part of one of the most hilariously joyful and loving families! Their beautiful Morton Arboretum wedding day was perfect. From the moment Bryan saw Kelly for their first look under the pavilion, I don’t think anyone could hold back their tears. Their ceremony held at Meadow Lake was a perfect summer day followed by a floral-filled reception in the Gingko Room.
Read MoreIsabella & Pat first met in kindergarten, grew up in the same neighborhood, and as luck would have it both attended DePaul University in Chicago! In our first conversation, Isabella & Pat shared with me their vision for their classic downtown Chicago wedding, which included a beautiful ceremony at St. Vincent DePaul Church in Chicago followed by a reception at Cafe La Cave in Des Plaines.
Read MoreIt was such a joy working with Blaine & Sean at the classic Meson Sabika for their beautiful wedding day. For their day we started at The Indigo Hotel followed by their romantic first look and bridal portraits along the Naperville Riverwalk! The Naperville Riverwalk is such a great spot for wedding party photos with its bridges, florals, and river views.
For their ceremony, Blaine & Sean planned a beautiful ceremony with the mansion as their backdrop followed by their reception in the stunning pavilion. Their reception had such gorgeous florals, gold tones, and classic touches.
Some of my favorite moments from their day were the rain holding off (thank you), Blaine & Sean’s first look, and Blaine’s first look with her grandparents (10/10 recommend). Enjoy!
Read MoreA classic summer wedding at the Gardens of Woodstock captured by wedding photographer, Ashley Hamm Photography. I first met Stephanie and Noe at a music festival years ago and fell in love with their personalities and talents! Noe is an amazing guitarist at Egi Music, and Stephanie is the co-owner of Garden Gypsy Collective! For their wedding day, Stephanie and Noe had a vision of a beautiful outdoor ceremony with a garden backdrop with flowers and plants surrounding them. The Gardens of Woodstock could not be a more perfect venue, with its spacious garden ceremony space and a variety of spaces for amazing portraits!
Read MoreThe beautiful Morton Arboretum in Lisle is truly one of my favorite wedding venues! Holly and Christopher met in college in California and together, planned a beautiful summer wedding surrounded by their friends, family, and amazing dancers! For their first look, Holly & Christopher met along the conifer walk with their hilarious bridal party. Their beautiful ceremony at meadow lake point was sunkissed and stunning with florals by Prairie Honey Floral Studio! For their reception, these two lit up the white pine pavilion and the dance floor with a choreographed number that Holly created for Christopher as a surprise!
Read MoreAllison and Clark truly had the perfect late summer Chicago wedding at one of my favorite venues, The Bottom Lounge. These two were all about creating portraits around their favorite spots in the city and some fun murals and spots we found near their venue. The colors of this day were stunning and their day was a blast to capture and be a part of.
Read MoreRob & Andrea. From the first moment Andrea and I connected, I loved their vision of a colorful and laid-back wedding at one of their favorite restaurants near their home, The Peckish Pig in downtown Evanston. Their first look was so joyous with Rob taking just as many photos of Andrea as myself! The way these two adore each other, they are truly the light of each other's lives.
This venue is a gem with Flowers Flowers Evanston decorating their ceremony space and tables with beautiful blooms and greenery! Their ceremony was an intimate one with a special performance by Andrea & Rob's dear friends! This day was nothing short of incredible, here are a few of my favorites from their Peckish Pig wedding day!
Read MoreAnother perfect wedding day at one of my favorite venues in Chicago, Firehouse Chicago. Rachel & Eric are truly the best compliments to each other. Each moment of their day reflected their love for their friends, family, and adorable puppy! From Rachel’s mom creating her florals to their planning of so many intimate moments together to share gifts and have the sweetest first look, these two were simply GLOWING. Shoutout to the weirdest (warmest) weather I’ve yet to experience while living in Chicago for allowing the vines to hang around just a little bit longer!
Read MoreBen and April. Two adorable humans that waited so patiently for their wedding day to come. The first time I met April and Ben was in a Starbucks in Arlington Heights where we talked not only about their day, but about music, life, and our love for local food. From there they planned a day that took a slight detour, creating a beautiful micro-wedding in their backyard with their family and friends. Their wedding day at Geneva National Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin was a day to remember!
Read MoreFor tips and tricks for a great getting ready experience on your wedding day! Photos by Chicago wedding photographer featured from various hotels and private homes.
Read MoreAndrew & Natalia :) Two of the cutest people I’ve ever met and had the honor of photographing! On the day of their wedding, watching their families join them and embrace them, I understood how these two became such beautiful humans. Their intimate wedding at Gibsons Italia in downtown Chicago was perfect!
Read MoreI first met Becca in Milwaukee during a concert at Summerfest and with flowers in her hair and a giant sunflower in her hand, I found an instant friend. When I first met Charlie in Red Rocks, I knew instantly that he was the one for her. His easy-going nature and sense of humor matched hers, and it was so beautiful to watch them laugh so effortlessly together. I couldn’t have said yes faster for their wedding day at Willow Ridge Manor.
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