What is one of the best ways to spend a crisp fall morning in Chicago? Coffee and the Art Institute!

You may recognize Rachel as she is the sister of Leah who is one of my previous brides and I’ve photographed her and Luis (and furbabies) a few times! So I was thrilled to hear from Rachel when she got engaged.

I met them at  Art Institute where we walked around, found some of their favorite paintings and of course made a stop at the gorgeous staircase.

Unfortunately the gardens were closed for the season, but we made the most of what we could and still snuck in a few with some color. And what’s a morning session without coffee?! We walked over the cutest coffee stop around that is tucked into an alley. If you didn’t know it was there you would miss it, but thanks (or not thanks?) to instagram it’s become more and more popular.

They sipped some lattes and snuck some kisses before I sent them of to meet the parents for lunch!

I can’t wait to see photos of their destination I do’s!

Here are some favorites!