It was a dreamy and colorful day for Jenny & Brad’s classic and colorful Glen Flora Country Club wedding! I first met these two at their sisters' wedding years prior and loved their kind natures. For their intimate wedding day the priority was spending time with their loved ones and capturing as many photos as possible against the backdrop of a canopy of trees and an incredible golden hour.
Read MoreKorey and Alyssa picked a perfect summer day at the Morton Arboretum for their intimate Morton Arboretum fragrance garden wedding. My favorite part of their celebration was their plan to have their first dance under a canopy of trees, just the two of them! The secret is out, congratulations loves, and thank you for allowing me to capture your day!
Read MoreCarolyn and Anurag and their classic Lincolnshire Marriott Resort wedding. Captured in fall, this day was full of candid laughter, heartfelt embraces, and raw emotions shared by all. Carolyn’s wedding dress was repurposed from her mother’s wedding dress and paired with a stunning cascading bouquet (obsessed). Here are my favorites from their incredible wedding day.
Read MoreLiz & Deven. I can't thank our amazing mutual friend enough for one of my favorite introductions to these two! This colorful and incredible day was a joy to be a part of. Liz & Deven held their Indian-Christian wedding at the iconic The Line DC hotel in downtown Washington, DC.
Read MoreStephanie & Parichay. The sweetest dog-loving couple! For their Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook wedding day, these two envisioned an intimate lakeside ceremony with greenery and plenty of family photos, and of course, plenty of photos with their sweet pug!
Read MoreI often say on my welcome calls with clients that I love getting to know the personalities of my potential clients. Having beautiful photos and being familiar with a venue is all fine and wonderful, but having things in common and a good vibe with clients is ideal. On our first call, we discussed tacos, music, theater, and of course, their Firehouse Chicago wedding.
It was a beautiful October day, and it all began at Cubs stadium with some fun poses under the custom sign (who doesn't love that) followed by portraits with their sweet puppy and close friends and private vows at their wedding venue, Firehouse Chicago!
Read MoreOver the holiday weekend, Robert and Valerie celebrated 10 years of their journey together with an intimate wedding celebration over Zoom in their new home. If you're an Arlington Heights native you may recognize some of these colorful downtown spots! For their session, we captured some casual portraits before they headed to Passero for drinks to continue the celebration!
Read MoreKevin & Kristen and their joyous and intimate wedding day at their home surrounded by their wonderful family. The setting was perfect, with the floral arch by Fabbrini's Florals set up in their family's backyard. It was a day filled with joy, love, and the beauty of simplicity.
Read MoreSamantha & Josh. Their beautiful and intimate wedding day at their families' Lake Forest home was a colorful celebration filled with laughter and love. For their first look, Samantha met Josh in their floral-filled backyard and his reaction was touching beyond words. For their ceremony, florals by Katie Ford adorned the fireplace with roses, hydrangeas, and greenery! I loved the outdoor reception, with its blush tones allowing the couple an intimate outdoor dinner. Congratulations to all!
Read MoreNic & 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!
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