You may remember Mary and Kepha from their winter engagement session in downtown Chicago (you can see that HERE). I couldn’t wait for their September wedding and warmer weather! They got married at the gorgeous St. Clement church that I actually live across the street from, but haven’t shot at yet so it was nice to finally shoot there!

We almost didn’t make it to the church in time though! I always tell couples you can plan and plan and some things will happen that are just out of your control. In this case it was some idiot who had parked in a no parking zone making it impossible for our limo to make the turn we needed to get to the church. I seriously thought we were all going to have to get out walk the last few blocks but somehow with some serious manuvering we made it! With about 2 mintues to spare!  At the time it was not amusing, but now it makes for a memorable moment of the day!

We were able to spend some time in the city for photos between the ceremony and reception with stops at Lincoln Park, Olive Park and downtown at City front Plaza near where we shot their engagement session. From there it was off to Spiaggia for their reception. There were some great toasts that made for laughter and tears during the amazing meal that Spiaggia is so well known for. After dinner everyone hit the dance floor and were still going strong when we left!

Congratulations again to the new Mr. and Mrs! Here are some of my favorites from their day!

Ceremony Venue : St. Clement Church

Reception Venue and Catering: Spiaggia

Florist : Fleur Du Jour Chicago

Cake : Flour Cake + Pastry

Invitations: Mi-Te Printing

Bridal Gown : Anna Be Bridal – Gown by Hailey Paige (Denver, CO)

Cocktail Music : Chicago Jazz

DJ: Dream House Productions