Tera and Michael

On a bright and sunny early September Saturday Tera and Michael got married downtown Chicago at TheWit hotel. After a few getting ready photos they had a private first look on a rooftop patio before we did some portraits with the bridal party. TheWit is within walking distance to some really great scenic backgrounds. We started with some photos in front of the iconic Chicago Theater sign and then finished up with photos on the state street bridge. They had a sweet ceremony in the ballroom followed by cocktails on the rooftop. Their reception was full of excitement and this group loved to dance! Here’s a preview of their wedding day. Congrats Tera and Michael!!

Vendor list:

Wedding planner: Shannon Gail Events

Venue/catering: TheWit Chicago

Officiant: Spirited Weddings - Bruce Otto

Hair and Makeup: The Indigo Room

DJ: Toast and Jam

Florist: Flowers for Dreams

Photographer: Two Birds Photography

Timothy and Julie

I photographed Timothy and Julie’s wedding a few weeks ago on a beautiful August day. I started the day with them at the Oakbrook Hilton Resort for some getting ready photos before heading over to their venue at Glen Oaks Country Club in Glen Ellyn. Before the ceremony, Julie did a first look with her dad and Timothy and Julie did a private exchange of vows with just their bridal party in attendance. Their actual ceremony took place outside on a cute little patio with their dinner following right afterwards. Julie and Timothy were so much fun to photograph and I swear they were laughing and smiling the whole time! Congrats!!

Tiheisha and Alejandro

Julie and Eric

Julie and Eric got married a few weeks ago at the rooftop cupola at London House downtown Chicago. It was a sweet and intimate ceremony with just their immediate family and it was followed by a champaign toasts and photos around the city. Some of my favorite pictures were with their puppy at Lincoln Park. Their reception was held at the fabulous restaurant Gibsons Italia right on the Chicago River with all the buildings lit up at night as the backdrop. Thank you Julie and Eric for having me be a part of your wedding day!

List of vendors:

Wedding planner: Effortless Events

Reception Venue: Gibson’s Italia

Officiant: Meaningful Moments

Ceremony Venue: LondonHouse

Florist: Fill it with Flowers

Photographer: Two Birds Photography

Hair and Makeup: Two Rare Birds

Transportation: AME Travel

Linens: BBJ

Michelle and Luis

Michelle and Luis had the warmest Christmas wedding I’ve ever photographed. It was supposed to have happened in December but got pushed back a few months. I loved capturing every moment of it! The cookies and all their decorations were made by family members and friends. Their event started with some family portraits downtown La Grange followed by vows and an intimate ceremony before dinner at FourteenSixteen Restaurant. Their night concluded with parent dances. It was so nice to be apart of their evening and to photograph for Michelle and Luis. Enjoy the photos! Jake