Chicago Summer Wedding at Greenhouse Loft – Emma & Brendan

In the spirit of summer weddings, I am thrilled to finally share Emma and Brendan’s August wedding at Greenhouse Loft! Everything about this day makes me smile, from the color palette to the lakefront and their epic champagne pop at the end of the night. One of my favorite details was including their sweet tortoiseshell cat Midge in photos at home!

I met Emma and Brendan at their Lincoln Park apartment on a beautiful Chicago summer afternoon. They had just finished hosting their families for lunch and were starting to get ready (with Midge, of course!). After their first look on the staircase, we headed to the lakefront for photos with family. One of Brendan and Emma’s favorite pastimes is running together… and Diversey Harbor just happens to be on their running route! These are some of my favorite photos from the entire day – I’m pretty sure Emma’s purple dress was made for twirling in the sunshine 🙂

Greenhouse Loft Wedding

That evening, guests gathered in the garden at Greenhouse Loft to witness Emma and Brendan tie the knot. The lovely outdoor ceremony was officiated by Emma’s brother, and once they said I Do, it was time to PARTY!! The newlyweds were all smiles as they greeted loved ones, and the celebration continued into the night. Guests dined on barbecue and summer hand pies from Bang Bang, and the newlyweds danced the night away! I’m so lucky to have been part of this happy day!

Emma and Brendan: Thank you again for having me last year!! I had so much fun with you two on your wedding day. Wishing you all the happiness in the world.

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Bride and groom kiss after first look on staircase before their Greenhouse Loft wedding
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Bride and groom look at Chicago skyline at Diversey Harbor before summer wedding at Greenhouse Loft
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Bride and groom walk along Chicago lakefront before summer Greenhouse Loft wedding
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Candid photo of bride and groom dancing at Diversey Harbor before summer Greenhouse Loft wedding
Romantic photo of bride and groom at Chicago lakefront before their summer Greenhouse Loft wedding
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Groom and parents enter outdoor summer wedding ceremony at Greenhouse Loft
Happy bride and parents enter summer wedding ceremony at Greenhouse Loft outdoor terrace
Bride and parents enter summer wedding ceremony at Greenhouse Loft outdoor terrace
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Black and white photo of bride reading vows during Greenhouse Loft summer wedding ceremony
Candid photo of bride and groom reading vows during Greenhouse Loft summer wedding ceremony
Candid photo of bride reading vows at Greenhouse Loft during summer wedding ceremony
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Bride in purple dress and groom in light blue suit kiss during their summer Greenhouse Loft wedding ceremony
Just married bride and groom celebrate during outdoor summer wedding ceremony at Greenhouse Loft
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Candid photo of mother of groom giving speech during Greenhouse Loft wedding reception
Candid photo of bride's parents giving speech during Greenhouse Loft wedding reception
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Romantic photo of bride and groom dancing during wedding reception at Greenhouse Loft
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Candid photo of happy bride and groom dancing with guests during Greenhouse Loft wedding
Black and white photo of guests dancing during Greenhouse Loft wedding reception
Black and white photo of bride dancing with guests at Greenhouse Loft wedding reception
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Black and white photo of bride and groom dancing during summer wedding reception at Greenhouse Loft
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