I was so excited for this wedding day to arrive! After shooting engagement photos with Ashley and David (see those HERE) the fall before and meeting up a couple times to finalize things they felt more like friends than clients! From day one Ashley had told me she wanted a fall wedding because she loves all things fall and I’d say got it!

The couple married on a gorgeous September day in Lincoln Park. They hired a couple people I recommended so I knew it was going to be fun day working with friends! We made a couple photo stops in the city before heading out to the reception at The Stonegate. I have to take a second to praise the staff there as they were fantastic to work with. Thank you!

The reception room was a gorgeous mix of fall reds and oranges. And our friends at Luxe Productions nailed the uplighting to tie it all together. They decided to do an “east coast style” reception which means dancing before dinner. I love it when people do this as it breaks things up a bit and gets people up and moving!

We snuck out for some sunset photos before dancing the night way! Thank you so much to Ashley, David and their families for having us! Congrats again!

Ceremony Venue: St. Vincent de Paul

Reception Venue: The Stonegate – Hoffman Estates

DJ & Lighting: Luxe Productions

Videographer: Love’s Reel

Flowers: Barrington Flower Shop

Transportation: Windy City Limo

Bride’s Dress: House of Brides

Men’s Tuxes : Formally Modern Tuxedo

Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas