Meet Brianna & Ethan! They are the sweetest couple and I have been so excited for this wedding since the moment that I met them. We did their engagement session in the fall (you can see that here) and I love that they used some of those photos, especially the one of their dog to incorporate him into their wedding day!

They chose to have only their sibling in their wedding party which I loved. You can’t beat being surrounded by people you love! We had their first look in the hotel and then headed off to the park for some photos. It was a surprisingly hot day for the start of summer, but they were troopers! Their ceremony at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Darien was beautiful and heartfelt. I definitely saw more than one tear shed!

From there we headed off to Oak Brook Bath and Tennis for their reception. Around sunset I talked them into heading out to this hill on the other side of the pond for a few photos. I think they thought I was crazy as sometimes people don’t see what I see right away. I was I laying in some taller grass that resulted in about 15 bug bites, but I love the silhouette shot of them on top of that hill! Worth it!

The dance floor quickly became packed and stay that way! They took a moment to play a special song for Brianna’s parents,  their first dance song! I thought that was so cool!

Congratulations to the newlyweds!

Ceremony: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

Reception : Oak Brook Bath & Tennis

Florist : Walden Floral Design

DJ : Elevated Event Design

Hair & Makeup: Kate Johnson Artistry Bridal

Cake : Cakefections

Catering: Tasty Catering

Wedding Gown : Designer – Stella York- Store – White Satin Bridal

Bridesmaids Dresses : David’s Bridal

Groom and Groomsman : Men’s Wearhouse

Second Photographer: Carrie Holbo