BEST OF 2021… What a year!!!

Happy 2022, friends!!! Before this year’s season begins (…tomorrow), I wanted to officially share my faves from 2021. Most of you know that last year was hands-down the BUSIEST ever for all wedding professionals… and (spoiler alert!) 2022 is headed in the same direction! Though it was a bit of a whirlwind, I truly enjoyed looking back on all the memories we captured over the past 12 months. Believe me, it was NOT easy to narrow these down for the post!

Similar to years’ past, I’ve selected a mix of my favorite portfolio pieces, but also my favorite moments. Some of these couples waited for years to get married, and many have had multiple wedding dates. I couldn’t be happier to see them finally get to celebrate 🙂

2021 in a Nutshell:

  • Number of weddings captured: 46 (including 3 elopements)
  • Engagement sessions: 27
  • Surprise proposals: 5
  • Anniversary sessions: 1
  • Weekday weddings: 8
  • Worked with some favorite “friendors” – and made some new ones!
  • Got to work at some gorgeous new venues and old favorites (list below!)

Oh – we also MOVED in 2021!! More on our new(ish) studio space in West Town coming SOON…

I am beyond grateful to each and every couple who has invited us into your lives, trusting my team to capture your memories last year. It absolutely means the world, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU! For the first time ever, we are starting a new year almost fully booked through December. Which means: If you’re getting married in 2022, get in touch ASAP!

Wishing you all a safe and happy 2022!!!

Featured Venues:

Rockwell on the River | Artifact Events | Michigan Shores Club | Cafe Brauer | Cindy’s Rooftop | Mid-America Club | Royal Sonesta Chicago | Joe’s Live | The Dalcy | Little Goat | Milwaukee War Memorial Center | Greenhouse Loft | Revolution Brewing | The Four Seasons Chicago | Columbus Park Refectory | City Hall Events | Alice Millar Chapel | Glessner House | Grant Park Rose Garden | Mercantile Hall | Renaissance Chicago Downtown | Halim Time & Glass Museum | Gallery 1028 | Ignite Glass Studios | Loft Lucia | Galleria Marchetti | Chicago Athletic Association Hotel | Viceroy Chicago | Salvage One | Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro

Two grooms kiss and pop champagne after their Chicago wedding at The Dalcy in Fulton Market District
Just married bride and groom smile at their guests during Grant Park Rose Garden wedding ceremony
Fall Chicago engagement at Olive Park with pink clouds and Chicago skyline
Engaged couple plays in street during snowfall near Music Box Theatre at their Chicago neighborhood engagement session
Bride and groom hold hands in front of Chicago's iconic Wrigley Building before Revolution Brewing wedding ceremony
Chicago Riverwalk wedding photo of bride and groom smiling with veil in the wind
Bride and groom cheers beers at their Revolution Brewing wedding in Logan Square
Bride and groom share a candid moment during first look before Emil Bach House wedding
Romantic photo of bride and groom during their first look in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood
Double exposure wedding photo of two grooms kissing with sunset at Cindy's Rooftop in Chicago
Silhouette of wedding dress hanging in hotel room window before Little Goat Diner wedding
Colorful bridal bouquet with greenery for Little Goat Diner wedding ceremony
Man kisses woman on cheek for Salvage One engagement photo
Groom and groom kiss on iconic marble staircase at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Fun photo of bride and groom with their wedding party in party bus on their Revolution Brewing wedding day
Romantic silhouette of couple in window during Salvage One engagement session
Chicago bride and wedding party laugh near Wrigley Building on Michigan Avenue
Candid photo of happy groom before City Hall Chicago wedding ceremony
Romantic photo of engaged couple with sunflowers at Lincoln Park after surprise proposal at Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
Happy couple holds hands in front of Chicago skyline during summer engagement session
Bride and groom kiss in front of Chicago train tracks after Revolution Brewing wedding ceremony
Guests waver ribbons as bride and groom kiss on steps of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church in Lakeview
Bride dances with dress on lawn at Glessner House wedding venue
Romantic photo of newly engaged couple with downtown Chicago skyline at sunset
Engaged couple pose in front of wall covered with vines during fall engagement session
Engaged couple clink beer glasses during their Chicago neighborhood engagement session
Wedding guests watch couple marry at Chicago wedding venue City Hall
Romantic photo of bride and groom kissing with Honeycomb at Lincoln Park after their Cafe Brauer wedding
Bride and groom embrace in front of Solomon Souza mural before Chicago rooftop wedding
Romantic engagement photo with Chicago skyline at lakefront
Chicago yoga instructors strike a pose with elephant statues at their Salvage One engagement session
Outdoor Emil Bach House wedding ceremony in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood
Romantic photo of engaged couple kissing in front Chicago's iconic Buckingham Fountain
Champaign engagement photo of couple smiling on University of Illinois campus
Two grooms and their Chicago wedding party walk through the Art Institute South Gardens
Candid summer Chicago engagement photo in Lincoln Park with honeycomb structure
Romantic engagement photo of Chicago couple in Lincoln Park before sunset
Wedding dress hanging in bridal suite of Chicago Greenhouse Loft wedding venue
Cantigny engagement photo of couple with Willow Tree in golden hour light
Candid photo of happy couple during Chicago summer engagement session at North Avenue Beach
Candid photo of bride feeding cake to groom during Joe's Live Rosemont wedding reception
Epic veil photo of just married bride and groom outside City Hall Chicago wedding venue
Candid photo of two happy brides walking with their wedding party outside of Mercantile Hall wedding venue
Bride and groom stand in front of Chicago Theater before their Renaissance Chicago Downtown wedding
Black and white candid photo of newly engaged couple after surprise proposal at Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
Romantic kiss between two brides during their Mercantile Hall wedding reception
Guests stand as bride walks down the aisle at Ignite Glass Studios Chicago rooftop wedding ceremony
Black and white wedding photo of bride and groom on Chicago el stop platform
Romantic Cantigny engagement photo of couple with purple blooms on tree
Summer wedding party celebrates in Evanston, Illinois on Northwestern University campus lakefront
Romantic night photo of bride and groom with Chicago skyline at their Ignite Glass Studios wedding
West Loop engagement photo of couple walking through industrial park at sunset
Groom places ring on bride's finger during Cindy's Rooftop brunch wedding ceremony
Candid Montrose Harbor engagement photo of couple walking dog along lakefront with Chicago skyline
Just married bride and groom dip in front of Cloud Gate at Chicago's Millennium Park
Bride gets ready at downtown Chicago Wit Hotel before summer Revolution Brewing wedding
Fun photo of engaged couple and their dog licking faces during Wicker Park engagement session
Bride and groom dip and kiss in front of custom marquee outside Joe's Live Rosemont wedding reception
Romantic photo of couple with spring flowers during Chicago spring engagement session in Lincoln Park
Happy couple stare into each other eyes on 606 path during Wicker Park engagement session
Romantic photo of couple with skyline view during South Loop engagement session at Chicago lakefront
Just married bride and groom pop champagne in front of Cafe Brauer wedding venue after their intimate ceremony
Bride and groom exchange vows during Greenhouse Loft wedding ceremony
Iconic Chicago engagement photo on staircase at the Art Institute of Chicago
Happy couple strikes a pose at Chicago River during their Michigan Avenue engagement session
Romantic photo of bride and groom on grand staircase at their intimate Cafe Brauer wedding
Wedding photo of a romantic kiss in the middle of Chicago's Millennium Park
Adorable couple share sweet kiss during Chicago fall engagement session
Downtown spring engagement photo of couple walking along lakefront with Chicago skyline
Local couple gets puppy kisses in spring garden during their downtown Chicago engagement session
Man asks his partner to marry him during romantic surprise proposal at Game Night Out
Black and white photo of couple smiling with Chicago skyline during downtown spring engagement session
Bride and groom's first look at Humboldt Park Formal Garden before City Hall Chicago wedding ceremony
Groom kisses bride on cheek on grand staircase after their Cindy's Rooftop wedding ceremony
Romantic Wicker Park engagement photo of couple kissing on 606 path with train going by
Groom getting ready for Four Seasons Chicago Hotel wedding ceremony
Candid photo of engaged couple with their adorable dog in Chicago neighborhood
Surprise winter proposal at Maggie Daley ice skating rink in Chicago
Lincoln Park engagement photo of couple on bridge with Chicago skyline view
Romantic photo of bride and groom kissing behind the bar at Bub City before Joe's Live Rosemont wedding
Candid photo of bride and groom laughing during their intimate Cafe Brauer wedding ceremony
Montrose Harbor engagement photo with puppy on Lake Michigan pier
Bride and groom with wedding party sharing a toast during Cindy's Rooftop wedding reception
Groom makes bride laugh during candid moment at their formal Chicago wedding reception
Bride and groom laugh with wedding party on their Chicago fall wedding day
Bride and groom walk together in snow after their Chicago winter Minimony
Candid photo of wedding party cheering on LaSalle Bridge overlooking Chicago River
Local Chicago couple embrace during their summer engagement session
Romantic silhouette of couple with skyline on Chicago's waterfront
Bride feeds wedding cake to groom during fall Halim Museum wedding reception in Evanston
Emotional groom cries during first look with bride before their Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Bride and groom kiss during first look at their fall Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
One year anniversary photo of husband and wife sharing a kiss on downtown Chicago bridge
Happy grooms cut two tier wedding cake during formal wedding reception at The Dalcy Chicago
Happy bride and groom strike a pose in front of Cloud Gate in Chicago's Millennium Park before Mid-America Club wedding
Bride wipes tear from groom's eyes during outdoor wedding ceremony at Lincoln Park Honeycomb
Couple kissing after surprise proposal in Lincoln Park with Chicago skyline
Bride and groom share intimate moment on their Chicago wedding day at Northwestern University campus lakefront
Bride and groom hold hands outside of Alice Millar Chapel after their fall wedding ceremony
Candid photo of couple laughing with fall foliage at Lincoln Park engagement session
Candid photo of wedding party walking and laughing with Chicago skyline at Olive Park
Iconic lakefront photo of couple hugging during Chicago spring engagement session
Just married bride and groom walk down aisle after Mid-America Club wedding ceremony
Bride and groom hold hands on downtown Chicago bridge before their summer wedding ceremony
Candid Chicago engagement photo of couple eating ice cream near mural in Lincoln Park
Creative photo of bride and groom on Cindy's Rooftop terrace after their Thanksgiving wedding ceremony
Bride and groom toss rose petals during their Galleria Marchetti wedding reception
Groom plays piano as bride walks down the aisle during Mid-America Club wedding ceremony
Bride and parents walk down aisle during Jewish wedding ceremony at Mid-America Club
Just married grooms kiss during outdoor wedding ceremony at Cindy's Rooftop terrace
Bride and groom kiss as wedding party cheers during fall Chevy Chase Country Club wedding
Bride and groom hold hands in front wedding party outside of City Hall Chicago wedding venue
Bride and groom wave to passengers on boat while overlooking Chicago River on LaSalle Bridge
Man twirls woman on bridge during Lincoln Park anniversary session
Groom and groom hold hands in Drawing Room before their Cindy's Rooftop wedding ceremony
Candid photo of bride and groom with flowing veil at their fall backyard wedding
Just married bride and groom's first kiss during Lincoln Park Honeycomb wedding ceremony
Dreamy winter engagement photo with Chicago skyline at North Avenue Beach
Just married grooms embrace in the middle of downtown Chicago
Black and white photo of engaged couple kissing on bridge in Lincoln Park
Romantic night photo of groom dipping bride outside of Cafe Brauer wedding venue with sparklers
Romantic photo of bride and groom kissing in Lincoln Park on their wedding day
Romantic engagement photo with Chicago skyline and colorful sunset at North Avenue Beach
Bride and groom have a playful first dance during their intimate reception
Bride and groom exchange vows during Four Season Hotel wedding ceremony
Fun photo of groom feeding bride wedding cake at Galleria Marchetti wedding reception
Candid photo of bridesmaids helping bride with dress before Milwaukee wedding at Mercantile Hall venue
Candid photo of couple opening bottle of champagne at lakefront during their downtown Chicago engagement session
Bride and groom hold hands while walking through downtown Chicago before their spring Gallery 1028 wedding
Just married grooms walk down the aisle after wedding ceremony at The Dalcy in Chicago's West Loop
Candid photo of couple wearing space themed attire at Montrose Harbor during Lincoln Square engagement session
Fun night photo of bride and groom in cobblestone walkway outside their Rockwell on the River wedding
Groom holds bride's bouquet while they cheer after Lincoln Park fall wedding ceremony
Bride and groom kiss in wine cellar at Chicago Mid-America Club wedding
Candid wedding photo of two grooms laughing during Best Woman speech at intimate Cindy's Rooftop wedding
Bride smiles during ceremony at City Hall Chicago wedding venue
Bride celebrates on dance floor with guests at fall Glessner House wedding reception
Dreamy engagement photo of couple with sunset at Chicago lakefront
Bride and groom in chairs while dancing the Hora during Chicago Jewish wedding at Mid-America Club
Creative wedding photo in front of whiskey mural at The Dawson Chicago wedding venue
Black and white engagement photo of couple under Honeycomb in Lincoln Park
Candid photo of bride and groom laughing at head table during their fall outdoor wedding reception
Emotional groom hugs bride in rain during their first look on private Chicago rooftop
Emotional groom sees bride for the first time on their private rooftop before Galleria Marchetti wedding in Chicago
Bride laughs with wedding party on Chicago Riverwalk before spring wedding at Gallery 1028
Romantic wedding photo of bride and groom with fall foliage and flowing veil at Crystal Tree Golf Club
Just married bride and groom kiss during Chicago Artifact Events wedding ceremony
Wedding party walks in rain with umbrellas at Northwestern University campus lakefront
Engaged couple play in the leaves during Chicago fall engagement session
Bride and groom kiss on stage at their Four Seasons Hotel Chicago wedding ceremony
Romantic black and white photo of bride and groom at Lincoln Park Nature Boardwalk
Chicago bar engagement photo of couple sipping champagne at Berkshire Room
Bride and groom cheer outside Chicago Theatre with Brighter Days Are Ahead marquee
Wedding party photo in forest preserve at Crystal Tree Golf Club wedding reception
Happy bride and groom walk down the aisle after Four Seasons Hotel Chicago wedding ceremony
Bride and groom exchange vows during intimate Gallery 1028 wedding ceremony
Just married couple hold hands after Gallery 1028 wedding ceremony
Chicago fall engagement photo with dog licking woman's face
Bride and groom stand near reflecting pond at summer Columbus Park Refectory wedding
Fun photo of bride and groom feeding each other cake at Glessner House wedding reception
Creative photo of bride and groom in brick alley before their Chicago Loft Lucia wedding
Bride and groom kiss as Wisconsin wedding party walks in front of Calatrava bridge before Milwaukee War Memorial Center wedding
Formal engagement photo of couple on couch with All You Need is Love neon sign
Bride holds up custom card from groom with puppy and hearts before Galleria Marchetti wedding
Buckingham Fountain wedding photo of happy bride and groom holding hands
Groom celebrates on dance floor surrounded by guests at Gallery 1028 wedding reception
Fun photo of bride and groom in front of historical building at Columbus Park Refectory wedding reception
Bride and groom hold up Tinder profile photos during Maid of Honor speech at Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Bride and groom celebrate after cutting their gender reveal wedding cake at Chicago restaurant wedding
Candid photo of Chicago bride and groom walking with colorful mural in West Loop
Candid photo of bride and bridesmaids laughing outside Crystal Tree Golf Club wedding reception
Moody wedding photo of bride and groom kissing on LaSalle Bridge at night
Romantic photo of bride and groom on Calatrava Bridge during their Milwaukee War Memorial Center wedding reception
Candid photo of bride and groom walking in garden at their fall Kenilworth Union Church wedding
Engaged couple holding hands and walk along lakefront during Lincoln Park engagement session
Happy bride and groom enter their Michigan Shores Club wedding reception
Surprise proposal photo of man on one knee at Lincoln Park Conservatory
Moody silhouette of bride and groom in window at Royal Sonesta Chicago hotel wedding
Candid photo of engaged couple dancing in front of Wrigley Building in Chicago
Creative engagement photo of couple kissing in between rows of books at Lincoln Square Library
Happy photo of just engaged couple at their Lincoln Park Conservatory surprise proposal
Lincoln Park engagement photo of two grooms on steps of Grant Monument
Bride and groom share an intimate moment under umbrella on their downtown Chicago wedding day
Bride and groom hold hands under honeycomb in the snow on their Chicago winter Minimony Day
Just married bride and groom kiss at the altar during St. Clement Church wedding ceremony
Chicago bride and groom stand in sunlight along Chicago River outside their downtown wedding reception at Smith & Wollensky
Romantic photo of bride and groom on Calatrava Bridge outside Milwaukee Art Museum wedding venue
Just married bride and groom walk down aisle after Loft Lucia rooftop wedding ceremony
Romantic silhouette of bride and groom kissing on staircase at Milwaukee War Memorial Center
Candid photo of bride and groom in front of Chicago Theatre before Royal Sonesta Downtown Chicago wedding
Bride and groom laugh during Man of Honor speech at New Year's Eve wedding reception
Romantic engagement photo of couple with Chicago skyline at sunset
Engaged couple dance in front of colorful LOVE mural in Lincoln Park neighborhood
Happy engaged couple kiss in front of mural in Lincoln Park
Bride and groom kiss in Millennium Park at sunset after their Renaissance Chicago Downtown wedding ceremony
Newlyweds pop champange in front of Rock Bottom Brewery in Chicago's River North neighborhood
Just married bride and groom cheer on stage at their Chicago Loew's Hotel wedding ceremony
Bride and groom with wedding party on Museum Campus lakefront with Chicago skyline
Candid photo of bride and groom laughing on their fall Chicago wedding day
Creative wedding photo of bride and groom standing in street with golden hour light and CTA train going by
Romantic Promontory Point engagement photo in Hyde Park Chicago neighborhood
Candid photo of bride and groom walking with their wedding party at Columbus Park Refectory
Candid engagement photo of couple in front of Forbidden Root brewery in West Town neighborhood
Chicago engagement photo at Promontory Point with lake and skyline view
Wedding party celebrates with bride and groom in front of Chicago Theatre after summer rain
Candid photo of winter wedding party walking across sidewalk on New Year's Eve
Candid engagement photo of couple with flower mural in West Town neighborhood
Summer Renaissance Chicago Downtown wedding ceremony in Explore Room
Moody wedding photo of bride and groom with neon sign at The Dawson Chicago
Just engaged couple shows off engagement ring with Chicago skyline in Lincoln Park
Bride and groom celebrate on dance floor with their guests at New Year's Eve wedding
Bride and groom celebrate with props and costumes during Hora Loca on dance floor

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