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Adela and Michael’s wedding day was one that I adored documenting and am still obsessing over to this day! From their vintage inspired feel for the day, their priority on having a good time over all else, and their stellar wedding venue choice of The Hive On Hubbard in Chicago, their day was simply perfect. […]

Wedding at The Hive On Hubbard in Chicago | Adela + Michael

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Geneva Wedding at Riverside Receptions | Noelle + David

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Boho Wedding at the Arbory Chicago | Janie + Mark

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Anna and Will’s wedding day at Salvage One in Chicago is one of the coolest I’ve had the chance to photograph. Part of that is due to just how incredible Salvage One is as a wedding venue, but the other part is with how special of a couple Anna and Will are. These two fell […]

Wedding at Salvage One in Chicago | Anna + Will

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Wedding at The Morton Arboretum | Catalina + Alex

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Outdoor Wedding at Hawthorne’s Backyard | Lacey + Patrick

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Molly and Charlies’ Chicago rehearsal dinner at Bar Siena was seriously one for the books. These two gathered their friends and family from all over the country to celebrate the night before their wedding day at one of their favorite Chicago restaurants, Bar Siena. Between the music, the food, and the overall vibes, these two […]

Chicago Rehearsal Dinner at Bar Siena | Molly + Charlie

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St. Charles Backyard Wedding | Rachel + Stephen

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Geneva Golf Course Wedding | Sam + Andrew

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Anthony and Bill wanted to have their wedding in their favorite Chicago restaurant which is seriously the COOLEST idea for an intimate wedding. The two of them gathered their closest friends in their favorite place for a super low-key day and personal wedding day. We got ready together at their Chicago home. Both men wore […]

Rainy Intimate Wedding at a Chicago Restaurant | Anthony + Bill

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6 Ways to Include Loved Ones at Your Downsized Wedding

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Intimate Chicago Rooftop Wedding | Mike + Lauren

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IT’S ENGAGEMENT SEASON Y’ALL and I’m sure if you’re here you’re wondering how to plan the perfect proposal. If you’re planning a proposal sometime soon, my guess is you’re probably a bit unsure of where to start. Though I firmly believe that there is no right or wrong way to ask someone to be your […]

5 Steps for Planning the Perfect Proposal

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