Manuel and Brandon

One of my favorite things about being a wedding photographer is to be a witness and in the presence of couples who are wildly in love with each other. At Manuel and Brandon’s ceremony I remember thinking how palpable the feeling of love was in that room and how great it was to be present for that. You could feel the energy of support held in the cheers of their family and friends after their first kiss. I can’t forget to mention that they included their dog Lu in their ceremony. Lu had the softest ears and was so cute! Manuel and Brandon were such a joy to photograph and made my job so easy. Congratulations to the happy couple!! - Jake

Vendor Team IG Handles

Wedding Planner: @wedicity_chi @giovanna_danno

Ceremony & Reception Venue: @galleriamarchetti

Caterer: @galleriamarchetti
Food Truck: @tamalespaceship
Florist: @ashlandaddison @impactanddesignchi

Photographer: @two_birds_photo

Entertainment: @yazzevents
Photo Booth: @inlightphotobooths

Cake/Desserts: @alliancebakery

Transportation: @312limo

Accommodations: @renchicagodowntown

Mensware: @suitshopofficial

Steven and Kathy

I had the honor of photographing Kathy and Steven’s lovely spring wedding a couple of weeks ago at the Chicago Marriott Southwest in Burr Ridge. It was one of those April days that was raining, then sleeting, and then totally clear in the next moment. Props to Kathy and Steven for being brave and bold to venture outdoors with me for some great portraits on the bridge near the hotel. They were so much fun to photograph and their entire wedding party…well…they knew how to PARTY! It was a great day! -Jake

Justin and Rachel

Rachel and Justin got married a couple of weeks ago on a gorgeous April afternoon in downtown Arlington Heights. Both their ceremony and reception were held at the fabulous Metropolis Ballroom. We did a first look up on the patio and took advantage of the scenery on the street with the bridal party before they got married. I am truly blessed to be able to capture amazing couples like Rachel and Justin and to be a part of such an important day in their lives. Congratulations!!

Rachel and Keegan

Rachel and Keegan got married a couple of weeks ago at the beautiful Arrowhead Golf Course in Wheaton, IL. It was my first full wedding day of 2021 and I couldn’t have asked for a better couple to start my season off with! You could sense how in love Rachel and Keegan are with each other and it was my pleasure to capture their love in photos. It was a bit wet outside (typical of April to be that way) and it didn’t affect these two. They were just as happy as if it was a sunny dry day! Congratulations to Rachel and Keegan and I wish them all the happiness as they start married life together! -Jake

Special thanks to Nicholas Holstein for being my second photographer!

List of wedding vendors:

Venue/Catering: Arrowhead Golf Club (Wheaton, IL)

Florist: Shamrock Florist (Riverside, Lombard, and Winfield, IL)

DJ: Sounds Abound DJ (Naperville, IL)

Cake: Oak Mill Bakery (Arlington Heights, IL)

Hair/Makeup: AviZen Color Bar (Downers Grove, IL)

Dress/Bridesmaids Dresses: Crystal Bride (Geneva, IL)

Kelly and John

If you pick your wedding date at the end of April, you would probably anticipate freshly blooming flowers, and budding trees. Kelly and John did have that on their wedding day, and also a few inches of thick wet snow!

Kelly and John couldn’t have been more laid back about the unexpected weather, because they only had eyes for each other.

We had so much fun capturing this stunning day at Danada House in Wheaton. Everyone was so great to be around, the setting was absolutely beautiful, and to be honest, the snow was really pretty!

Thank you for letting us be a part of your day.

xo

Jake and Jennifer