Brace yourselves for amazingness 🙂 After the wild and crazy weather etc. we had during Julie and John’s engagement session (you can see it HERE) mother nature totally redeemed herself and brought us one of the most perfect Saturdays of the entire year.

I met Julie at her parents house where she was getting ready while my wonderful assistant Robyn hung out nearby with the guys. I knew we were going to have a great day right from the start. Everyone was so welcoming and I was surrounded by gorgeous details and amazing light peeking through the trees in their  back yard that I was able to use throughout the day.

Their ceremony was held at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Claredon Hills followed by a trip back to mom and dad’s for a quick breather. Everyone should take note that I said breather… yes…. on a wedding day. Due to amazing planning the day was relaxed enough that at no point were we rushed or panicked for time. This is how every wedding should be  🙂

From there it was off to Edgewood Valley Country Club for wedding party photos and the most perfect lit cocktail hour of all time. The weather was in the mid 70’s and the sun was setting in the distance while guests gathered outside for mingling, cocktails and an amazing sunset. You really couldn’t ask for a better backdrop for cocktails. I think I overheard a half dozen guests remarking on how beautiful it was.

As the sun finally faded we headed upstairs for dinner and dancing. The dance floor was PACKED! A big shout out to Max of Style Matters for keeping things rocking all night.

Congratulations to Julie and John and thank you for allowing us to capture your wedding day! And another thank you to your families and wedding party for an awesome day!

Cermony Venue: Notre Dame Catholic Church – Claredon Hills, IL

Reception Venue and catering: Edgewood Valley Country Club – LaGrange, Il

Hair salon: Bukes Salon & Spa

Flowers: Windy City Flower Girls

Cake: La Petitie Sweet

Invitations: Ashley’s Custom Stationary

Bridal Gown and bridemaids dresses: The Crystal Bride

DJ: Style Matters (Max)

My background for these details was a purse that belonged to Julie’s mother that she was using for her something borrowed. I loved the detailing and delicacy of it!

Robyn took these getting ready shots with John… before the guys left her at the hotel! Thank you to Mr. Wantiez for picking her up. I think I failed to tell the guys she was riding to the church with them!

 

Ceremony time!

Off to Edgewood Valley!

John got all his groomsmen personalized jersey’s for their gift 🙂

 Cocktail hour!

This next one I took during cocktail hour. I saw the golden light coming through these trees and I was drooling over it haha. Luckily I was able to steal them away for 2 mintues to get this shot because I love it!

Which led into this sunset…… man I have a tough job haha

I wasn’t kidding about a packed dance floor! They had all kind of hats and fun props for the dance floor that made for some fun photos!

And last but not least me with the newlyweds!