I learned three things at this wedding : 1) Kathryn & Giacomo are probably two of the nicest people I’ve ever met and thankfully rolled with the punches that mother nature gave us, 2) I’m short… like really short (scroll to the end to see the photo of me and them!) and 3) I’m still terrified of heights, but apparently if there is a chance of a cool photos I will climb a few flights up a wet fire escape in the dark for a shot!

Despite on and off rain all day we had a great time! They married at Holy Name which is a gorgeous church and also the first church I ever shot a wedding at in Chicago so it was nice to be back.  It of course started raining as soon as we got in the limo for photos after the ceremony. They braved a couple with umbrellas before we had to tuck inside the chocolate store for cover! Luckily it cleared up after a little bit after we had found cover and we were able to get some great shots on the bridge.

They had to move cocktail hour inside which is a major bummer with the gorgeous courtyard space Ivy Room has. Luckily we got a few photos there and snuck back out at night for a few while the guests danced the night away!

Congrats to the newlyweds! Here are some of my favorites!

Ceremony Venue: Holy Name Cathedral

Reception Venue & Catering: Ivy Room at Tree Studios

Cake: The Scafuri Bakery Cake Team

Band: Don Cagen Orchestra

Hair : Lati at Styles Down The Aisle
Makeup: Jessica Bernardi Meeker

Flowers:  Kelly’s Flower Shop

Wedding Dress:VWIDON