This wedding will forever go down as one of my favorites and one of the hottest of all time! With the heat index near 100 I was worried that we’ve have some issues convincing anyone outside for photos. Amazingly I didn’t hear a single person in the wedding party complain all day about how hot it was! A big shoutout to all the families and wedding party for being troopers!
I started the day with Kimmy and the girls at her parent’s house while Carrie headed to the hotel with the guys. From there we ventured to Cantigny Park for some before photos. At the time of their outdoor ceremony the heat was still in the 90’s. Thankfully water bottle were supplied and the clouds were coming in and out providing some relief.
I have always loved Cantigny for outdoor ceremonies. It’s such a grand outdoor venue with the long staircase and walk down. It’s definitely a favorite! They said I do and we took some group photos and a few moments with the couple before heading to Cantigny Golf for some much much need AC.
This day was filled with so many emotions. I think I cried during dad’s speech! And then things kicked off on the dance floor and it was packed from that first moment on. I didn’t want to leave!
We managed to sneak Kimmy and Adam out at sunset for what are some of my favorite shots of the day!
Congrats to Kimmy and Adam!
Ceremony Venue: Cantigny Park
Reception Venue : Cantigny Golf
Flowers: Walden Floral Design
Hair & Makeup: Rocco and Rocco
DJ: Sounds Abound
Videographer : Richie Bensen
Invitations: Gwen Marie Designs – Etsy
Officiant: Rev. Brad Hughes
Wedding Dress : Bijou Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses :Jasmine Galleria
Tuxes : Black Tie Formalwear
Cake: The Sugar Path
Ceremony String Quartet : Sveltezza Ensemble
Second Photographer: Carrie Holbo
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When you want to take in all the best views that Chicago has to offer there is nothing better than getting married on boat!
I met the couple at Swissotel where they were getting ready. It’s a short walk form there to the boat dock and you could even see the boat from their suite window! Some details and getting ready and we were off to set sail!
It was a pretty hot day so the breeze on the water was a welcome relief. Once everyone was aboard we pushed off and headed west on the river as the ceremony began. We were literally surrounded by the city as they said “I do”. And got a lot of honks and yells from boats passing by and those on shore! From there we headed up the North Branch while doing family photos and then back down the main stretch of the city to make our way out onto the lake.
Guests headed downstairs to enjoy a taco bar and toasts while we made it through the lock to enjoy the full skyline view of the lake at sunset. It doesn’t get much better than that!
We spent the rest of evening cruising the river while they danced the night way!
Congrats to the newlyweds! Here are some of my favorites!
Venue: Chicago’s First Lady Cruises
Getting Ready Location : Swissotel
Hair & Makeup: Zea Salon
Flowers: Dilly Lily
Cake: Blue Sky Bakery
Catering : Harry Caray Catering & Events
Wedding Gown : Weddings 826
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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
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
