If you’re reading this blog and think ” these people look familiar” it’s because many of them have appeared here before! Alyssa has been a bridesmaid at two weddings I shot last year and those two brides were her bridesmaids! I knew it was going to be an amazing day long before it arrived because this group is so much fun. I love walking into the getting ready room and knowing pretty much everyone!

The only wildcard of the day was the weather. I don’t think anyone anticipated 90+ degree weather in September in Chicago Because of the extreme heat and humidity they decided to move the ceremony inside, but toughed it out for photos beforehand. Thank you to the whole wedding party for sweating it out with me!

They decided to do a first look (yah!) so that we could spend some time at a nearby forest preserve for photo before and knock out all the family photos before the ceremony.

It’s not often anymore that there are things at a wedding that I’ve never seen but this one had a couple! They wanted to do table shots which I’m not a huge fan of because it usually interrupts dinner, but they did it in a way that was super fun and I will now recommend to all my couples. The DJ played a song and we ran (literally) from table to table and had them jump in a photo. It only got crazier as we got around the room and everyone caught onto what was happening. I think we did all the tables in about 6 minutes or less! They also did a donut and ice cream bar during the reception which was a huge hit. I might have taken a to go cup with me 😉

Congrats to Alyssa & Dave and thank you for letting me capture your wedding day!

Ceremony and Reception Venue & Catering: Arrowhead Golf Course – Wheaton, IL

Hair and Makeup : Blend Beauty Studio

Flowers: Town and Country Gardens

Bridal Gown : Demetrio’s Bridal

Bridesmaids Dresses: David’s Bridal / Tuxes: Men’s Wearhouse

Donuts : Dimples Donuts / Ice Cream Bar : Oberweis

DJ: Go4 it Entertainment

Lighting : Endless Entertainment

Videographer: Lexoria Wedding Films