An Elegant Winter Wedding at the Union League Club of Chicago

Colleen + Mike

Here’s a glimpse into my first wedding of 2020!!!

I am so freaking honored to have been apart of these beautiful humans incredible day. Colleen and Mike were an absolute joy to work with from their engagement session to their winter wedding.

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We started the day in the suites of the ULCC as the bride + groom got ready with their tribe. It may have felt like an arctic tundra on the city streets of Chicago, but this day was filled with so much warmth, so much joy, and SO much love.

These two love birds chose to do a first look, since there wedding was going to be after sunset. We did a walk through a week prior and discovered the most beautiful fireplace - perfect for a first look!! Plus what a wonderful way to warm up on such a chilly January day.

I always like to surprise my couples by arriving a little extra earlier than planned to document all the pretty little details and special moments with their loved ones.

Having the extra time in the beginning sets the tone for the rest of the day. My couples feel a sense of comfort and trust with me - knowing that I will be there capturing all the important moments unfolding on this magical day.

One of my favorite parts of the day is getting to steal the couple (and their bridal party) away for some timeless portraits! Like I mentioned in the beginning of this post, there was an arctic freeze going in Chicago. But these amazing humans braved the cold to capture this moment.

When you're dealing with temperatures like these, you want to make sure you are totally prepped and know the exact shot you want to capture. Since we did a walkthrough ahead of time, I knew exactly where I wanted to shoot these gorgeous humans in front of the Chicago Board of Trade. If you're looking for a timeless, stunning, and breathtaking Chicago backdrop, put this spot on your list

I’m so freaking thankful we went through with these portraits and even more pleased with the outcome.

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Together is a

beautiful place to be.

The romantic candlelit ceremony seamless flowed into a tuly breathtaking reception that was full of love, laughter, and of course dancing. It’s always quite beautiful to take a step back and watch my couples relax into the evening of celebration. Colleen + Mike are perfect for each other, they balance each other out in the most beautiful way. He is the yin to her yang.

This first wedding completely blew my expectations out of the water and was just the absolute best way to start out my 2020 adventures. I hope you’ve enjoyed peaking into this magical day!

I cannot wait to share more love with you all!

Xoxo,

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