Nancy & Wade’s Tuesday Wedding at North Pond Restaurant

Nancy and Wade’s fall North Pond Restaurant wedding was an intimate, joy-filled evening. These two tied the knot on a Tuesday in November, two days before Thanksgiving! The date was no accident: Nancy and Wade chose to marry on what would have been Nancy’s parents’ 60th anniversary. In fact, Wade’s parents were wed the same […]

North Pond Chicago wedding photo of bride and groom's sparkler exit with guests

Taylor & Drew’s Winter Wedding at Renaissance Chicago Downtown

Ever since Taylor & Drew got engaged, I had been looking forward to their winter Renaissance Chicago Downtown wedding. It’s true! I first heard from Drew in fall 2018, when he was planning his perfect surprise proposal over Thanksgiving weekend. Lucky me: I got to be there for the moment, meet Taylor, and capture it […]

Bride and groom in front of CHICAGO Theatre on State Street at their Renaissance Chicago Downtown wedding

Anj & Bo’s New York City Elopement at the High Line

In October, I was lucky enough to join Anj and Bo for their New York City elopement just days before they moved to China. These two chose to elope at sunrise on the High Line, one of my favorite places in NYC! Anj and Bo resided in Chelsea at the time, within walking distance of […]

Sunrise New York City elopement on The High Line in Manhattan

Chicago Jewish Wedding at Floating World Gallery – Kelly & Alex

Alex and Kelly’s Floating World Gallery wedding took place on the most gorgeous, unseasonably warm December day. These two really lucked out with the weather… I always say for winter weddings, either hope for snow or something like this! I mean, we had a colorful sunset and everything! The entire day was filled with so […]

Chicago couple's December Floating World Gallery wedding ceremony in Lincoln Park

Joyful Chicago Wedding at Harborside International – Abeni & Antoine

Abeni & Antoine’s September wedding at Harborside International Golf Center was a day I will never forget! When I first heard from Abeni, they were most excited about celebrating with family, friends, and each other. She told me of Antoine’s theatrical Valentine’s Day proposal at a Blackhawks game (…I got to see photos, he did […]

Happy Chicago newlyweds at their Harborside International Golf wedding

Ashley & Scott’s Fall Jewel-Toned Wedding at The Joinery Chicago

Ashley and Scott had been planning their Logan Square wedding at The Joinery Chicago for over a year. When their September date finally arrived, they were ready to celebrate! The Joinery was the perfect venue for the vintage, boho, “classy but casual” vibe they were going for. Add in a jewel-toned color scheme, well-dressed wedding […]

Fall wedding party in jewel tones at rainy day wedding at The Joinery Chicago in Logan Square

Eric & Erica’s Classic Chicago River Roast Wedding

Erica and Eric’s Chicago River Roast Wedding was such a blast! It was a hot, July day in the city… exactly what you hope for when planning a summer wedding. Family and friends traveled from near and far to witness their union, and believe me, the celebration did not disappoint! The day began with Erica […]

Chicago bride and groom kiss on LaSalle Bridge outside their summer River Roast wedding

Valentine’s Day Engagement in Wicker Park – Mahala & Marla

Last month I was lucky enough to meet up with Mahala and Marla for their Valentine’s Day engagement session in Chicago! Because we all live in different parts of the country, this was the first time I’d met either of them in person. Wouldn’t you know: they are adorable as can be! We had a […]

Chicago Valentine's Day engagement session at Quimby's Bookstore in Wicker Park

Summer Illinois Wedding at Destihl Brewing – Amanda & Jon

Amanda and Jon’s Destihl Brewery wedding last summer was one I’ll never forget! As fellow beer nerds AND cat lovers, we got along right off the bat. Remember their snowy winter engagement session?? It was a perfect contrast to what Mother Nature would bring on wedding day. Amanda and Jon chose to tie the knot […]

Chicago bride and groom dancing at their summer Destihl Brewing wedding in Normal, Illinois

Stylish Fall Wedding at Warehouse 109 – Brittany & Dan

Brittany and Dan’s Warehouse 109 wedding last fall was a big, lively, family affair. These two met while working in the hospitality industry, and Brittany’s background in event planning made the pre-wedding process a breeze! By the time we met, these two already had a clear vision for the day. Mostly, they wanted to celebrate […]

Fall Warehouse 109 wedding ceremony in outdoor garden with stylish wedding party