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Crystal Lake Illinois Park Ward Events Rolls Royce Museum Styled Shoot

I was so excited to take part in a styled shoot at a new wedding venue located in Crystal Lake, Park Ward Events. Park Ward is a very cool new venue that is also a Rolls-Royce Museum so perfect spot for a one-of-a-kind event. Park Ward is a very dramatic venue with moody lighting throughout. There are options to get married inside as well as outdoors. Check out the cool old car that was just filled with flowers. One of my couples that ended up having to push back their wedding to 2021 came to model for me and we had such a great time. I wanted to give a huge thank you to all the amazing vendors! Without all of them, this amazing shoot wouldn’t of been able to happen!

Park Ward Events Venue

Planner - RaysourceFul LLC Rachel Fersten 773-744-4151

Decor - Elements Preserved & Dish and Decor Vintage Rental

Clothing - Mr.Tux's Formal Wear

Hair and Makeup - Kiss this Makeup & Paul Hyland Salon & Day Spa

Florals - Bloom Magic Weddings & Angilily Floral Studios

Cake - Deserts4u

Jewelry - Dalzell

Video - Videos by Pat

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Illinois Beach Resort Summer Wedding

Meet the Harpers! Sarah and Jessica got married on a cool summer day at the Illinois Beach Resort in Zion. Their day was perfect from having their dog Leah there to Sarah’s Grandma being their flower girl. For their wedding favors they gave s’mores kits and had a big bonfire on the beach to roast them at. It was the perfect day and I am so happy to share some photos from their day!

Thanks to the amazing vendors as well!

Venue - Illinois Beach Resort
Officiant - Ashley Meitzler
Cake - Sweet Discoveries
Flowers - Southern Blooms Co.
Hair/Makeup - Beaute Luxe
Cake Topper - Topper Designer
Place Cards and Table Numbers - Soumyas Designs
Sand Ceremony Set - The Dream Wedding Shop
Second Shooter - Lauryn Schalk



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Midwest Rainy Lake House Wedding of Sarah + Margaret

10.7.2017

     Sarah and Margaret had their big day at Sarah's families lake home up in Antioch, Illinois. The day started off rainy as we were getting ready in the hotel but right as we were doing their first look the rain started to clear a bit. As family and friends started pouring in so did the rain. Sarah and Margaret luckily had a rain plan and wed in the tent their reception was going to be in. Thank goodness for backup plans. After they wed the clouds cleared, the sun came out and wind calmed just in time to do some awesome portraits on their pier on the lake. 
    We came back into the tent as the sun began to set and ate a delicious dinner, listened and laughed as the speeches went on and finished it off with delicious cake and cupcakes. I am a sucker for good cupcakes! We finished the night with a few night shots with the lake house and it ended up being one of my favorite images from the entire year.

Venue - Private Residence
Florals - Fairy Godmothers Wedding and Event Design
DJ- Chicago Mobile DJs
Catering - Maravelas
 

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Hickory Creek Forest Preserve wedding in Mokena and DIY wedding of Jessica + Sara

Jessica and Sara got married on October 2, 2016 at Hickory Creek Forest Preserve in Mokena. From arriving at Jessica's parents home where they were both getting ready it was evident at how much work they put into all the details of their wedding. One of my favorite details was all the plates they had sourced from multiple thrift and vintage shops. It was just stunning! All of the florals were also done by them including the gorgeous fabric and burlap bridal bouquet. I could not believe she made it herself nor have I seen such a unique bouquet before. Also her father is a baker and made the wedding cake along with cookies, and other goodies. They told me to help myself and I must say I did (who doesn't love cookies) and they were amazing! If you are looking for a great baker check out her dad's bakery called Iversen's Bakery in Blue Island. You will not be disappointed. Instead of a guest signing book they had rocks that everyone signed that I thought was very unique. Well enjoy the images from their special day!

Bakery - Iversen's Bakery

Catering -  Bartolinis

 

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The Abbey Resort Wedding in Lake Geneva Wisconsin of Brett and Todd

     I was so excited to photograph the wedding of Todd and Brett. When they first contacted me Brett and me instantly hit it off since we actually went to the same college, Harrington College of Design and we shared a mutual hate of cilantro! They got married at the gorgeous Abbey Resort in Lake Geneva Wisconsin on September 4, 2016 surrounded by family and friends and we had the most perfect day for their wedding. They got married with the boats and lake in the background under a beautiful gazebo. So take a peak at their wedding!

Venue - The Abbey Resort

Suits Burberry 

Shoes Ted Baker 

Ties & Pocket squares - Amazon

Emily & Catrinas dresses - Alfred Sung by way of Bella Bridesmaid in Chicago

Flowers Joanne Leach - Tattered Leaf Designs

Cake Christine LaSorda - A Bakers Tale

Officiant - Jason Gold

DJ Nate  - Sound by Design

Second Shooter- Courtney Scheimann

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The Crown at the Tribune Tower Wedding

I met Jeremy and Lewis and learned all about their love of Disney and how they had met while working there in the college program. They were so fun to work with. They celebrated surrounded by family and friends. I arrived to them getting ready at the Gwen Hotel, then we walked though the mall to get to the Tribune photographing them along the way.  They got married on the top of the GORGEOUS Crown at the Tribune Tower in Chicago. I just love Chicago weddings! Enjoy the images from their day!

Wedding Planner - The Miracle Brothers Event Specialists

Venue - The Crown at the Tribune Tower and Howells & Hood

Flowers -  Flowers for Dreams

Cupcakes - Molly's Cupcake

Quartet- Innocenti Quartet

Officiant - Dr. Rebecca Armstrong  

 

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Chicago Gay Wedding at the Wyndham on Wacker Drive

Some weddings just really show how in love a couple truly is and reminds you of what marriage should be. This was the case with Jon and Francisco, seeing how truly happy they make each other and how they always bring smiles to each others faces. They got married at The Grand Wyndham in downtown Chicago which is a stunning venue. The views from their reception room were just out of this world! So take a look at their gorgeous wedding!

 

Venue-Grand Wyndham Chicago

Flowers-Flowers for Dreams

String Quartet-Cloud Gate Quartet

Desserts-Bittersweet Bakery

DJ-Clik Entertainment

Photo Booth- The Traveling Photo booth 

Second Photographer-Ania Scheiman

 



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