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elopement at Trump Tower Chicago

Kristen and Catherine eloped in mid-December with one of the most thoughtful and intimate celebrations I’ve ever been lucky enough to be a part of. This Christmas-loving duo held a warm and inviting elopement ceremony with their families in a suite at Trump Tower Chicago, which was the perfect setting for their big day. Holiday Elopement […]

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Chicago elopement

A sunrise elopement is always a fabulous idea, especially in the City by the Lake. ✨ I spent the most magical morning with Sam and Brendan on the sparkling shores of Lake Michigan before they eloped at City Hall. The sunrise was breathtaking, and the only thing more beautiful in this Chicago elopement was Sam and Brendan’s beaming smiles […]

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Alter Brewery Chicago elopement

These two never stop smiling and laughing. Eliza and Tayler are the sweetest couple, only to be outshined by Eliza’s son, Dominic, who was simply the most smiley, cheerful little man who looked DASHING in his suit (you really can’t get much cuter than a little guy in a suit!). The way this family loves […]

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chicago city hall elopement

You say ‘yes’ to forever and ‘yes’ to the dress (or killer outfit), but saying ‘yes’ to the right wedding photographer is pretty darn important, too. I ‘clicked’ with Rhea and Jordan right from the start. Their personality and wedding style perfectly meshed with my shooting style, making it an elopement to remember! They opted […]

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The most beautiful Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool Chicago Elopement! In front of their parents and sibling, with the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool all to themselves, Julia and Michael got married and it was pure perfection. ⁠⁠⁠⁠It was one of those August days where you can’t help but smile. The sun was shining, the people in […]

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This Intimate Publishing House Elopements was one of those perfect days where there is nothing but smiles everywhere you look, bubbles flowing, and a happiness in the air that can only be felt, not described. ⁠⁠ Publishing House is one of my absolute favorite venues in Chicago. The location is ideal, decor is breathtaking, and […]

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New Years Eve in Chicago. A day to celebrate the year behind you, and jump into the fresh year ahead of you – what better a day than this one to also get married. Kayla and Mike certainly had the best idea when they decided to have their New Years Even Chicago Elopement happen in […]

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Hidden away amongst the beaming Chicago sky scrapers, much like a secret garden, is the North Rose Garden. I met Kevin here on a beautiful crisp Fall day and picked a spot in the garden for his and Maggie’s intimate Chicago rose garden elopement. ⁠⠀Cozy, earthy, and with beautiful roses everywhere you looked, I couldn’t […]

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