Chicago City Hall Winter Elopement With Two Brides
Chicago gave us one of our coldest days of the year for Sarah and Nichelle's wedding this past weekend but the ladies were troopers and head outside for a few images and I was just in love with the results. Both Nichelle and Sarah had the most contagious smiles and spending their wedding day with them was wonderful.
Book Now and Pick One Special
For a limited time, I am offering one of the below specials when you book any of my three wedding packages from now until 2/1/2016. Wedding packages start at $2350 and all packages include the weddings high resolution digital images along with a book or album.
$200 Print Credit.
One extra hour of wedding day coverage.
Two week rush turnaround on your wedding images.
I have been photographing weddings since June of 2010 and have worked with many amazing couples in a vast array of venues and settings. From here at home in the midwest to the Atlantic Ocean, I offer dependable service, with years of experience, and professional equipment.
When you are ready to setup your consultation, please contact me bellow or call me at 708-218-5568. From there, we can discuss your wedding, style and review full galleries of my past wedding work. I look forward to working with you!
Chicago J2 Gallery Wedding
Jesse contacted me last year about photographing her destination wedding in Chicago. Both she and Sarah now live in Las Vegas, but it was in Chicago where they met and fell in love. They got married at J2 Gallery in Chicago which made an awesome wedding venue. I had never had the opportunity to photograph a wedding at an art gallery and now I can cross that off my list!
Their ceremony was emotional! Hearing the letters that they had written to each other expressing their love brought me to some tears behind my camera.
Jesse and Sarah were down for anything photo-wise, so we headed outside to get some great urban images showcasing Chicago. Congratulations you two! It was an amazing day!
Venue - J2 Gallery
Crepes - Flip Crepes
Divine Providence Church and Maggiano's Wedding in Oak Brook
Carol and Mauricio married on a beautiful September day in front of friends and family at Divine Providence Church in Westchester. All of their guests were in for a treat after the ceremony, three trolleys were waiting to take us all around Chicago to tour the area and take photos along the way. If that isn't a wedding photographer’s dream I don't know what is. We ended our day at Maggiano's in Oak Brook where Jim Perona, an amazing guitarist helped them with their first dance which they had choreographed with the help of Brenda from May I Have This Dance. Brenda then taught a salsa dancing class to all of Carol and Mauricio's guests, How cool is that?
St.James Farm and Harry Caray Lombard Wedding
Kenny and Ashley's wedding was pretty much a dream from start to end with the gorgeous details, dress, venue, and all the love the two of them shared. I met them both last year through my friend and fellow photographer Sarah who was in the wedding. We photographed them after their church wedding at one of my favorite places, St.James Farm in Warrenville. It made such a wonderful backdrop. Then we headed to the reception at Harry Caray's in Lombard. Enjoy the look at their day!
DJ/Photobooth/Uplighting-Sounds Abound
Videographer-Ojo Creative
Florist-Urban Botanicals Chicago Eileen Weeder
Favors-Garrett's Popcorn
Hair-A Cut Above Nicole Matsas
Makeup-Flawless by Tiffany
Dress-Bella Bianca
Cake-Creative Cakes
Party Bus-Elite Chicago Limo
Reception-Harry Caray's
Second Shooter-Courtney Scheimann
Creek Bend Nature Center Outdoor Wedding
From our first phone call I could tell what a cool laid back couple Clancy and Patrick were. They came all the way from Washington D.C. back home to have their wedding in the St.Charles area. They met during graduate school at Georgetown University and have been together ever since.
The day of their wedding we had an awful thunderstorm, things were so dark but I had a feeling that everything would clear up in time for their first look and sure enough it did. A little rain on your wedding is good luck they say. Their first look was so sweet, I think Patrick almost had some tears in his eyes when he saw Clancy who looked stunning. Her dress had this gorgeous pink tone to it, ever so subtle but just breathtaking.
Next we headed to the wedding at St. Patricks, The church was so filled with all of their family and friends who had traveled from near and far to be with them on their day. After the said the "I do's" We headed back to Creek Bend Nature Center, part of LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve so they could enjoy their cocktail hour and of course their big party. What a gorgeous setting for a wedding! Once the dancing started it seemed everyone was on the dance floor, the flower girl was dancing up a storm way into the night a long with Clancy's Grandma Lois. One of my favorite parts was when the "Call Me Maybe" song came on, Patrick was on that song singing it and dancing to it in the middle of all their friends.
After all that I snuck the two out of the reception for a few minutes to take a final nighttime shot which also allowed them to have a few minutes together just to reflect on the whole day. As a couple I see how their personalities really compliment each other and I just wish them well in this new chapter of their lives together. Congratulations Clancy and Patrick!
Wedding Planner-Two Sisters Events
Makeup-Meghan Selleck
Reception-Creek Bend Nature Center
Catering-Cousine America
Church-St. Patricks Parish
Hotel-Hotel Baker
Second Photographer-Laura Manzano
Moe + Kayla
When I was asked by Kayla's sister if myself and Ania would be interested in shooting her sisters wedding I was excited right away. I have known Ania and Melissa for years and have even traveled to photography conventions with both of them. When a fellow photographer wants you for an event as special as your sisters wedding it's truly an honor. Once I met Kayla and Moe I was very excited to work with them both. They are both very much in love and also had a appreciation for photography which I loved.
The weather on their wedding was gorgeous, especially for July, no sweltering heat! They wed outside at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park, which was decorated in so many flowers in the most dreamy light. They exchanged vows and also locked away letters during their ceremony that they will then read on their 5 year wedding anniversary. What a cool idea and something I have never seen before.
Well take a peak at their day bellow!
Silver Lakes Country Club; Venue; Weddings at Silver Lake Country Club, Orland Park, IL
Amy Coghill; Silver Lake's Director of Events; Weddings at Silver Lake Country Club, Orland Park, IL
Felix & Fingers; Music; Performers: Emily & Robert; Dueling Pianos - Felix And Fingers
Karen Steen; Florist; Home
John Sternisha; Videographer; http://gingerjohnthomas.com
Jarmin Carreno; Hairstylist; Jarmin Carreno (Master Hair Stylist)
Allison Dziemiela; MAC Studio Makeup Artist
Melissa Wilson; Wedding Planner
Courtney Wilson; Baker/Wedding Cake; (Culinary Art Student)
Reverend Anne Styx preformed the ceremony THE REV FOR WHATEV- Chicago wedding officiant and interfaith minister
Ania Scheiman; photographer Ania Scheiman Photography
Paul + Emily Married
I had met with Emily to discuss her wedding a few months ago and was instantly in love with all the fun and DIY projects they had, Star Wars Boutonnieres, and custom made action figures Yes PLEASE!! We couldn't of asked for a better day, once again not to hot and no rain hooray!
During their ceremony, One reading or quote rather really stuck with me.
"'We’re all a little weird. And life is weird. And when we find someone
whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall into
mutual weirdness and call it love.'
How true that statement is and to find that other half that does work with your weirdness, it's truly a blessing. Emily and Paul were both surrounded by big families who were so happy for them on their big day. Villa Olivia provided the perfect backdrop to their ceremony and reception! Once the reception started and the best men and maid of honor made their speeches. The whole room was laughing, these were some of the funniest speeches I had ever heard. So take a look at their special day bellow!
Hair - Valerie Giacobbe at Plush Salon
Makeup - Benefit Boutique In Downtown Naperville
Venue - Villa Olivia
DJ - Dave Alvarez 312-479-3557
djdave_alvarez@ymail.com
Wedding Dress - Wtoo - A Joyful Occasion
Rings - Hers Kay Jewelers
- His Touchwood
Second Shooter - Courtney Scheimann
Jesse + Liz Married
Jesse and Liz's wedding was a pretty amazing day. The rain decided to hold out till we were all under the tent for the reception and it was nice and cool instead of sweltering like June weddings can sometimes be. Liz was radiant in her gown, a lace fit and flare number while Jesse was dapper in his suit complete with bow-tie. Their two children Mateo and Isaac were also dressed to the occasion and walked Liz down the aisle to meet their dad at the altar. Well Mateo walked her down and Isaac wasn't quite as sure. It was adorable to say the least.
After the ceremony we headed to the Worth Metropolitan Water Reclamation District for family photos and photos of Liz and Jesse together. I was in love with the backdrop we had for their photos. I have also never taken such a large family photo, so I am happy we had ample space to make that happen for them! Jesse and Liz both come from large families and we had the largest group at the whole park.
The night ended with the reception in Liz's sister's backyard. They had so much food, music and laughter. The night ended with Jesse being thrown up in the air by his friends, something I have never witnessed first hand. It was amazing and a beautiful day, congratulations Jesse and Liz!
Hair and Makeup - Javier Nieto
Flowers - Grapevine
Dress - Eva's Bridal in Oak Lawn
Ceremony - St.Patricias
Catering- La Casa Samuel
Cake - Bombon
DJ - Alex Perez
Jenny + Ian Married
I was so happy when Ian reached out to me about photographing his wedding last year. I have known Ian since high school so I was especially excited to photograph their big day. Ian and Jenny are the most amazing couple. You can see just how in love with each other they are once you meet them. They have an adorable son named Elliot who is their pride and joy and who I have been able to photograph during their engagement shoot and of course their wedding.
Their wedding was amazing and their party bus was filled of sing-a-longs and beers. The soundtrack to their wedding included such fine bands as Backstreet Boys, Aaron Carter, and Spice Girls, what more could one want in the music of their day.
Hair- Tamara Makeup – www.tamaramakeup.com
Makeup- Gabrielle Kalnins – O’Hara and Friends Salon
https://www.facebook.com/OHaraAndFriendsSalon
Wedding Venue- Stony Creek Golf Course-http://www.golfstonycreek.com
Reception Venue- Holiday Banquet Hall - www.holidaybanquets.com
DJ – Nick Vera - http://impulseentertainmentdjs.com-
Videographer – Josh Siegers - http://jksproductions.com/
Photobooth – Big Hugs Photobooth- www.bighugsphotobooth.com
Cupcakes/Cake – Naples Bakery - www.naplesbakery.com
Second Shooter- Courtney Scheimann
