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 year, only months before! I loved how they chose to honor their families in this way. A candle burned for each of their late parents during the church ceremony, with Wade’s sweet mother proudly in attendance.

Like many wedding days last fall, Mother Nature gave us a healthy dose of rain! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: no matter what the weather on your wedding day, your photos will be beautiful. I promise!! Personally I love the romantic vibe of raindrops falling, not to mention the unique photo opportunities we wouldn’t have otherwise. One of my favorites from this day was the outdoor group photo during a pause in the rain. Nancy and Wade wanted one photo with all their guests, so we gave everyone a sparkler and made it happen! Many thanks to Nathalie at North Pond for helping organize and assist.

These two have been a joy to photograph and are so obviously in love. Even their reception music consisted of love songs Wade had sent to Nancy throughout the course of their relationship. How sweet is that?! After dinner, Wade professed his feelings for his wife in front of all their guests. It was such a heartfelt moment 🙂

Nancy and Wade: Thank you again for having me last fall! It was an honor to capture your wedding day, and I wish you both a lifetime of happiness together.

Vendor Team

Church: Luther Memorial/Venue: North Pond Restaurant/Bride’s dress: Hayley Paige from Alice in Ivory/Bride’s shoes: Christian Louboutin/Groom’s suit: Sartori Amici/Florals: Farmers Market Garden Center/Hair & Makeup: Art + Science salon/Invitation: Minted/Engagement ring: Jared/Wedding bands: family heirloom (originally Wade’s parents’ rings)/Videographer: Paul for EMP/Caterer: North Pond/Cake: Amy Beck Cake Design

Want to see more Nancy & Wade? Check out their morning Engagement Session at Garfield Park Conservatory!

North Pond Chicago wedding photo of bride and groom's sparkler exit with guests
Illinois and Florida keepsake illustrating couple's long distance love story
Bride's dress hanging at home before Chicago North Pond Restaurant wedding
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Couple's custom Engagement Chicken recipe guest favor at their North Pond Restaurant wedding
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Candid photo of bride and groom during sparkler exit at their North Pond Restaurant wedding
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Groom makes loving speech to bride during intimate North Pond Restaurant wedding in Chicago
Just married bride and groom in front of fireplace at their fall North Pond Restaurant wedding
Bride and groom mingle with guests during their intimate wedding at North Pond Restaurant
Group photo of bride and friends during Chicago North Pond Restaurant wedding

3 Replies to “Nancy & Wade’s Tuesday Wedding at North Pond Restaurant”

  1. Betty Anne Shoucair Whitehead says:

    Congratulations! Beautiful pictures of a very special day!

  2. Sherry Sikora says:

    I sincerely love these photographs. Nancy and Wade are a beautiful couple in every sense of the word. May God wrap them in His softest blanket of love and goodwill.

    1. Emma says:

      Thanks for sharing, Sherry! It was an absolute pleasure to be a part of this day 🙂

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