Adrian and Katie

Adrian and Katie got married a few weeks ago at the fabulous Monte Bello Estate in Lockport. I really enjoyed photographing at this venue as everywhere I turned presented itself as a great backdrop. As soon as Adrian and Katie were ready I set them up for their first look on a cute little bridge in the garden and they said their vows together privately. Afterwards, we walked around with their bridal party for portraits and took advantage of the gorgeous scenery. Their sweet ceremony was held inside followed by cocktails and a really fun reception in the tent. We finished the night with a few candid shots in the dark next to the pool. I had such an amazing time capturing Adrian and Katie’s wedding!!

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List of vendors:

Venue: The Monte Bello Estate

Flowers: Ashland Addison (they go by Ashaddevents on Instagram)

Makeup: ONTrend-Makeup

Hair: Haute Hairstyle

Dress: Martina Liana

Video: Essence Photography

Lilly and Steven

Lilly and Steven got married a couple of weeks ago at Assumption Catholic Church in downtown Chicago. Having your wedding at Assumption is like getting married in an art museum. The ceiling is painted with gorgeous murals and the light from the windows come in through beautiful stained glass windows. They said their vows while surrounded by their immediate families and afterwards we went downtown Chicago for some portraits. We hit up the Lurie gardens, Art Institute and one of the bridges overlooking the Chicago river. A special thanks to my brother Ben for driving us around! Congratulations to Lilly and Steven!!

Amanda and Bryan

I had the pleasure of photographing Amanda and Bryan’s wedding a couple of weeks ago at the beautiful Ridge Hotel in Lake Geneva. The ceremony was held on the patio just outside of the hotel and it was officiated by the bride’s brothers and they were cracking everybody up. It was such a lighthearted ceremony and they made the event feel full of love. Congrats to Amanda and Bryan and a special thanks to their bridal party for making it down to the lake on a blazing hot day for portraits. It was well worth it!

List of vendors:

Venue - The Ridge Hotel (Lake Geneva, WI)

DJ - Music In Motion (Woodstock, IL)

Cake - Sweet Discoveries (Antioch, IL)

Makeup - REFeyeANCE Make up & Hair (Out of Franklin, OH)

Bride Hair - Nicole Cincinello (Private Studio in Roselle, IL)

Necklace - Laura Lloyd Jewelers (Algonquin, IL)

Bridal Dress - Wolsfelts Bridal (Aurora, IL)

Bridesmaid Dresses - Azazie

Suits - Generation Tux

Earrings - Crystal Corridor (Etsy)

Flowers - Stella Designs Shop (Etsy)

Trisha and Martin

Trisha and Martin celebrated their marriage a few weeks ago in Oswego, IL at the amazingly rustic Emerson Creek. It was such a beautiful summer June day and the sun lit up Trisha and Martin’s faces as we did portraits around the property. They had a short but sweet ceremony with the corn fields as a backdrop. I had so much fun being a part of their celebration and wish them congratulations!!

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!!