Lincoln Park Conservatory and Chicago Brewery Engagement – Fionna & Brendan

As we head toward the tail end of winter, I can’t let the season go by without sharing Fionna and Brendan’s Lincoln Park Conservatory engagement session. I met up with these two one afternoon in January, and it was immediately clear how smitten they are with each other. That’s always a sign that a session is going to be a ton of fun, and – SPOILER ALERT – it absolutely was!!

Lincoln Park Conservatory Engagement

One of the most popular options for winter wedding and engagement photos in Chicago is Lincoln Park Conservatory. And, for good reason: it’s colorful, tropical, and gets amazing light! We took our time exploring each of the unique rooms and the holiday show – ending in the Fern Room (my fave!). Fionna and Brendan’s outfit perfectly complimented the surrounding greenery, and their smiles made my job easy, of course 🙂

Before heading to our next location, we stepped outside where their pup Maizey was waiting for us! I was so excited to meet this sweet girl, and could have stayed outside with them for hours (even though yes, it was cold!!). Finally, it was time to warm up with some beers at Goose Island.

Goose Island Brewpub Engagement

Not only is the Salt Shed Pub one of Fionna and Brendan’s favorite spots for local beers, they’ve also been to shows together at The Salt Shed! Music has been a big part of their relationship from the beginning, and I loved tying that into their session in this way.

Fionna’s words:

“On our first date we bonded over our shared love of music and discovered many concerts we both attended throughout Chicago before we ever met. Since then we’ve shared wonderful music and travel adventures near and far – from seeing Stevie Wonder at Red Rocks just 4 months after we met to Bob Dylan in Berlin this past month.”

How cool is that?! We made sure to get some photos outside the pub with live music paraphernalia, and the giant goose tap handle (rumor has it this was originally from Comiskey Park!). Of course, we ended our session with a couple of pints, and these two continued their date night into the evening.

Fionna and Brendan: I had so much fun with you two (and Maizey) in January! Can’t wait for you to make it official later this year!!

Candid photo of engaged couple standing smiling at each other surrounded by green ferns and plants, inside Lincoln Park Conservatory
Portrait of happy engaged couple standing on a path amidst the vibrant green foliage inside Lincoln Park Conservatory.
Vibrant red flowers inside the Lincoln Park Conservatory, with a small informational sign
A couple walks hand in hand through Lincoln Park Conservatory, surrounded by plants and greenery during their winter Chicago engagement session
Candid photo of engaged couple on a path in Lincoln Park Conservatory
Couple kisses on a pathway in Lincoln Park Conservatory, surrounded by tropical plants and dense greenery during their winter Chicago engagement session
Couple embraces amid vibrant red and pink poinsettias inside Lincoln Park Conservatory during their winter Chicago engagement session
Engaged couple stands next to a pond in the Lincoln Park Conservatory framed by hanging plants
Woman kisses her fiancé on the cheek in front of holiday-decorated trees inside Lincoln Park Conservatory during their winter Chicago engagement session
Black and white photo of engaged couple embracing and smiling in front of trees inside Lincoln Park Conservatory
A pond with koi fish, surrounded by lush plants and rocks, inside Lincoln Park Conservatory
Photo of engaged couple dancing inside Lincoln Park Conservatory, surrounded by vibrant greenery and hanging plants
Couple dances amidst the plants and flowers inside Lincoln Park Conservatory during their winter engagement session
Couple kisses inside Lincoln Park Conservatory, surrounded by vibrant tropical plants and colorful flowers during their winter engagement session
A vibrant purple orchid in a small pot stands against a rocky backdrop inside Lincoln Park Conservatory
A sign about prehistoric plants in the Fern Room at the Lincoln Park Conservatory, with lush foliage in the background
Man kisses his fiancée's cheek surrounded by lush, green plants inside Lincoln Park Conservatory during their winter Chicago engagement session
A couple holds hands in the Lincoln Park Conservatory, surrounded by lush ferns and tropical plants during their winter Chicago engagement session
Man kisses woman's cheek standing on a path in the Lincoln Park Conservatory during their winter engagement session
Couple walks through the Lincoln Park Conservatory during their winter engagement session
Portrait of engaged couple posing in front of lush greenery at Lincoln Park Conservatory
Candid photo of happy engaged couple sitting on a bench surrounded by lush green foliage in Lincoln Park Conservatory
Couple kisses on a bench, surrounded by lush green plants at the Lincoln Park Conservatory during their winter engagement session
Engaged couple laughs while,sitting on a bench in the lush garden of Lincoln Park Conservatory
Black and white photo of man kissing a woman's forehead as they sit on a bench inside Lincoln Park Conservatory
Photo of couple kissing behind a seated brown dog wearing a harness during their winter Chicago engagement session
Engaged couple with a dog standing on its hind legs near pine trees
Black and white photo of happy couple holding their dog iduring their Linclon Park engagement session
Black and white photo of couple kissing while crouching beside their dog outdoors during their winter Chicago engagement session
The brick exterior of Goose Island Salt Shed Pub
Couple stands under a neon sign next to a brick wall outside Goose Island Salt Shed Pub during their Chicago engagement session
Couple holds hands walking past the brick exterior of Goose Island Salt Shed Pub in Chicago
Engaged couple kisses in front of a large brick wall painted with the Salt Shed logo
Black and white photo of couple dancing outside The Salt Shed during their Chicago engagement session
Engaged couple holding hands and smiling in front of a brick wall with
Couple stands in front of music event posters outside Goose Island Salt Shed Pub in Chicago
Two people clink beer glasses at a wooden table in Goose Island Brewing Co during winter Chicago engagement session
Portrait of happy engaged couple with beer glasses at a wooden table in Goose Island Salt Shed Pub
Engaged couple embraces surrounded by large steel tanks In Goose Island Salt Shed Pub
Smiling couple sits at a wooden table holding glasses of beer at Goose island Salr Shed during their winter Chicago engagement session
Black and white photo of man and woman smiling at each other while sitting in Goose Island Salt Shed Pub with glasses of beer during their witer Chicago engagement session
Black and white photo of engaged couple laughing and sharing drinks at Goose Island Salt Shed Pub
Engaged couple clinks their beer glasses in front of large metal vats at Goose Island Salt Shed Pub
Two people sit at a high table drinking beer in Goose Island Salt Shed Pub during their Chicago engagement session
Engaged couple clinks glasses beneath a menu board at the Goose Island taproom in Chicago
Black and white photo of couple sipping beer at a wooden table in Goose Island Salt Shed Pub during their winter engagement session

One Reply to “Lincoln Park Conservatory and Chicago Brewery Engagement – Fionna & Brendan”

  1. Nancy Davenport says:
    March 13, 2025 at 10:53 am

    Absolutely beautiful pics of you two, (and Maizey) Your love and essence pop off the screen. You are such a beautiful family. We are looking forward to seeing you in September.

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