Villa Olivia Bartlett Wedding of Alex + Stephanie

I had met Stephanie and Alex at the Villa Olivia open house over a year ago now. We had an engagement session together in downtown Chicago and I could tell from then that their wedding would be an amazing day.

Alex and Stephanie's wedding at Villa Olivia in Bartlett was filled with so many happy tears and laughter. Instead of the traditional unity candle or sand ceremony, they poured each other a shot of tequila and aguardiente antioqueño to take which I just loved. Their first dance was beyond magical and there was even a dress change for the reception!

Enjoy the photos from their beautiful summer wedding!

Venue- Villa Olivia Bartlett
DJ - Mixwell Events
Video - Monica Medina
Second Shooter - Lauryn Schalk

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