Molly and Michael

This past October was a month full of really amazing wedding couples. Molly and Michael were no exception. They foster through Second City Canine Rescue so it was only fitting that the first thing we did after their first look was photos with their three dogs who got dressed up for the occasion. Afterwards, their ceremony was held in the beautiful Madonna della Strada chapel on the coast of Lake Michigan at Loyola. It was such a gorgeous sunny day that we were blessed with to do portraits around the campus afterwards. Their reception was coordinated by the fabulous Erin at Harry Caray’s in Lombard and their florals were designed by the talented Florist & Hound Design. It was the perfect day!!

Marcie and Montel

Last month Marcie and Montel got married at the amazing Harry Caray’s ballroom in Lombard. Their ceremony took place in one portion of the ballroom that was later flipped in the rest of the reception. It rained just enough for some good luck and we were able to get out to Lyman woods for some portraits in the forest! We had a blast hanging out with Marcie and Montel all day and wish them congratulations!! Thank you to Rachel Langlois for her amazing work as my second photographer. As always she did a terrific job!

Kathryn and Nick

Kathryn and Nick got married a couple of weeks ago in Lombard at the amazing Harry Caray’s restaurant. They had their ceremony and reception at the same place which makes things so easy. The day started with some getting ready shots at Kathryn’s parents house and then I took Kathryn and her bridesmaids downtown Downers Grove for some urban alley photos. Then I met Nick and his groomsmen for a few photos outside on the patio at Harry Caray's. After their sweet indoor ceremony we took a quick trip to Lyman Woods for some bridal party shots in the forest. Kathryn and Nick are such a fun couple and I was laughing along with them all day. This date was their second time rescheduling and their cake topper said it all: “About damn time”. Thanks Kathryn and Nick for having me capture your wedding day!!

List of vendors:

Hair and makeup: Sarah Anne Merendino

Video: Old North Film Company

Music: Sounds Abound

Floral: JC Eden Floral

Kathryn and Nick

On Saturday I met Kathryn and Nick for another round of portraits (and some beer) at Harry Caray’s in Oak Brook. They are getting married there and wanted some light hearted and fun photos to use for their invitations. What better way to do this than with a couple of coronas? After they kicked back a bottle each it was so nice out (by nice I mean sunny and 30 degrees instead of snowy and below zero) we went over to Lyman Woods for a few casual portraits in the snow. I can’t tell them with words how excited I am to finally get to photograph their wedding at the end of May. I can’t wait! -Jake