I’ve done many many weddings over the years and I have to say without a doubt this group of people was one of the nicest I’ve ever worked with. Leading up to the wedding we had only spoke on the phone and via email, but from the second Allison arrived it seemed like I had known her forever. Their families were fantastic. Their entire wedding party was fantastic. Usually there is always one person (or knucklehead as my uncles would say) that loves to give me a hard time and make stupid faces or not pay attention for very brief time that I need them to focus for photos. Not this group. They all get gold stars!

Alison and Kevin married at Levere Memorial Temple in Evanston which is owned by SAE fraternity. It was gorgeous, despite being one of the darkest churches I’ve ever worked in my life. The wrap around balcony made up for it though as I got some angles I usually never get at a church! They said their I do’s and were all smiles as guests greeted them outside.

We did some photos on the temple grounds which was gorgeous and then headed over to the Lakefill at Northwestern for some photos. I swear it dropped 15 degrees from the church to the lake, but they were troopers and we managed to beat out the looming rain that started later. Off to Valley Lo we went! I rode with the wedding party which I haven’t done in awhile as I’m usually the one driving and my assistant mans the party bus so it was fun for me. As you’re looking at the photos I’d like to point out that many of them where while rocking out to Miley Cyrus – Party in the USA haha.

Cocktails were had, intros were made and we headed in to start toasts and dancing. The floor was jam packed, but I did manage to sneak them out for a couple of quick photos when I realized it was raining again. Just ignore that photo of me at the end as I had definitely been out in the rain setting up lights right before and I’m soaked.

Congrats to the newlyweds! Here are some highlights!

Ceremony : Levere Memorial Temple

Reception: Valley Lo Club

Flowers: Morning Glory Flower Shop

Hair & Makeup: Louis Anthony Salon

DJ: Manna Music

Videographer: Something New Media

Invitation: ARRA Creative (Etsy)

Cake: The Baking Institute

Bridal Gown: Atelier Igar Bridal

Second Photographer: Charissa Johnson