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Classic Chicago Wedding at Union League Club

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Emily and Brent celebrated their wedding at Holy Family Church and Union League Club with classic style and elegance.  The bride wore a beautiful gown by designer Enzoani, with bridal shoes by Chicago designer James Ciccotti.  The bridesmaids' sophisticated floor-length black dresses and groomsmens' black tie tuxedos set the tone for a fabulously formal Chicago wedding celebration.

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Event professionals: Wedding Creativo Photography, LK Events, Dilly Lily floral, ULC catering and pastry chef Jessica Weiss, Gold Coast Allstars band, Midwest Transit limos, Salon Buzz, Dimitra's Bridal Couture.

Indian Wedding at Blackstone Hotel Chicago

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Nevada couple Amit and Puja came to celebrate their winter wedding near the bride's family in Chicago.  Their vibrant three-day wedding traditions took place at their family homes, an Indian restaurant, and the big wedding day was held at the Blackstone Hotel in Chicago.  Their designer fashions theme, pink/purple elaborate decor, Venetian masks, and especially the inclusion of their dog "Gucci" made for quite a unique Indian wedding.

More images from this wedding are in the Featured Weddings section on our photography website.

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Naperville Illinois Wedding at Meson Sabika

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Like many couples who "leave the nest" to start their careers in other cities, Kallie and John had a "homecoming" wedding in the bride's hometown of Naperville, Illinois.  Since the couple lives in New York, they had a lot of help from family and friends to plan and organize the wedding, which took place at Naper Settlement and Meson Sabika.

During the morning, the bride had help getting ready at home with her mother and bridesmaids, a.k.a. "team bride." Her lovely Sassi Holford gown was accented with two different sashes, one white for daytime and one black for evening.  Her black studded Giuseppe Zanotti heels also added a kick of personal style.  The bridesmaids wore long black dresses, with bouquets of autumnal reds and peach-orange hues. 

The Century Memorial Chapel at Naper Settlement was built in 1864 with a Gothic Revival style of architecture.  The couple was married by the same minister who presided over the bride's parents wedding years ago.

M&M Special Events decorated the reception with warm champaign, cream and soft golden tones, along with Philip's Flowers arrangements, which were primarily ivory roses for the centerpieces, along accent arrangements and cake topper flowers in vibrant deep red and peachy-orange roses.

The groom's brother was his best man, and he had kept the first "contract" the two made as young boys.  It was an agreement to "not hit each other during the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.," which was a lovely sentimental gesture that had everyone laughing and crying at the same time.

During the course of the evening Kallie also had a special moment for her sister Breanne, presenting her with a parade of birthday cakes!  We are also honored to be joining this family again later this year when they will be celebrating Breanne's wedding in June.

Button Theme Wedding at Abbington Banquets

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Cat and Matt's wedding is a fantastic example of traditional day that used slight touches of vintage elements and unique details.

The bride collected lots of buttons to incorporate on her bouquet, programs, and reception gift boxes.  It was a creative touch, and absolutely gave their wedding a unique button theme without going overboard with buttons. They were used on a few key DIY projects that the bride and her friends were able to manage, and was executed perfectly as a memorable theme.

Cat's classic diamonds and pearls jewelry, and authentic heirloom pieces also created a vintage feel. A flower pin handed down from her grandmother was used in the bouquet, as well as borrowed family handkerchief. The bride wore a lovely pastel peachy cream and floral detailed Maggie Sottero gown, with bridesmaids wearing short black dresses punched with candy apple red shoes and vibrant red, pink and peach bouquets. 

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The ceremony took place at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton, Illinois. Our favorite moments included the young flower girl handing out daisies to guests sitting on the end of the aisle, and the baby ring bearer towed in a red wagon by his big brother.  So cute!

Any time we are near Cantigny Gardens in Wheaton, it is one of our favorite locations for wedding portraits.  It is of course a lush garden park in warmer months, but is also beautiful during cooler times of year.  On this visit we were lucky enough to spot a robust turkey roaming the grounds!

For this larger reception, Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn provided guests with a classic elegant setting, and as always at this venue, the service and cuisine were lovely.  The venue also provided event services including the cake, sweet table, decor and flowers. The button theme was delicately showcased with in reception details with the escort cards and guest gift boxes placed on the tables.

A wonderful moment at the reception was the toast given by the best man.  He still had this piece of paper given to him by the groom years ago when they were kids.  It was an "I.O.U." for a favor owed to him by the groom.  Note to any best men out there....if you have some kind of sentimental relic from your past with the groom, borrow this idea.  There was not a dry eye in the house.

Toast and Jam DJ Natalie opened the dancing portion of the evening with Cat and Matt's first dance to "Stand By Me," father and daughter song "You Are My Sunshine," and mother and son song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."

Destination Wedding in Cooperstown, New York

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Kate and Brian's destination wedding in Cooperstown, New York was filled with lots of laughs and happy tears.  One of the most memorable moments was when bride Kate, who is normally cracking jokes and keeping everyone around her in stitches, became overwhelmed with tears as she walked down the aisle.  So much, that she found herself surprised that she could not stop crying. But, eventually she and everyone else broke out in a big laugh at the ceremony, and then the laughs carried on all throughout this fun wedding day.

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If you've heard of Cooperstown, you may be thinking this was a baseball theme wedding.  Well, it turns out there is more to Cooperstown than the Baseball Hall of Fame.  Guests traveling to this destination wedding enjoyed the weekend in cozy bed and breakfast cottages, such as the Landmark Inn where the bride and bridesmaids started in the morning, or the historic Otesaga Resort Hotel, where the groom and groomsmen gathered before heading to the wedding. The church ceremony and barn reception were both located on the grounds of The Farmers' Museum.

The wedding fashions and details were primarily classic with elegant touches of country charm. Kate found her lovely Pronovias gown at Dimitra's Bridal in Chicago.  The bridesmaids wore blue knee-length Ann Taylor dresses.  The gentlemen wore their own black tuxedos with black bow ties.  The vibrant blue color was carried over to the bride and bridesmaids' shoes, as well as blue, violet and yellow flowers. 

The ceremony was performed by Rev. Jon Noble, makeup and hair by Renee Dugan, and event services provided by Flowers by Suzanne, Marjorie Landers cake, and Big Fish Combo band.  The wedding dinner catering, as well as the welcome dinner the night before was by Templeton Hall.

Rainy Day Wedding at Hotel Palomar Chicago

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Corrine and Jeremy's rainy wedding day would have tested any couple's emotions, but this couple did not let the rain get them down.  In fact, they were perfect examples of how to accept the uncontrollable, and did not let the rain, which was quite heavy at times, dampen their spirits.  They followed our typical advice for rainy days:

1. Embrace the dramatic weather and creative possibilities it brings.

2. Have indoor options for a "plan B" during your portrait time.  Corrine and Jeremy wanted to use the CTA subway for a more gritty look, and also we called their favorite museum to get permission to take portraits there.

3. Cute umbrellas brighten up any rainy wedding day, and can actually make it fun.

4. In Chicago, often you can wait out the worst weather and still find a few minutes to go outside in between waives of rain showers.  As we say, if you don't like the weather, just wait five minutes.

5. If you do get upset by the rain, allow yourself 5 minutes to pout, then let it go so you can enjoy the rest of your special day.

But, Corrine and Jeremy's wedding day was not defined by the weather.  They had a lovely modern vintage style, with the bride wearing a beautiful Pronovias wedding gown, Badgley Mischka light blue shoes, birdcage veil, and her signature white gloves.  The groom wore a J. Crew tuxedo, and bridesmaids dresses were peacock blue in shimmery satin. Their overall style was loosely based on the book and movie The Great Gatsby.

Rev. Dave Angle performed the ceremony at Hotel Palomar in Chicago, which was immediately followed by reception, catered by the hotel's Sabel Restaurant.  Alliance Bakery made the wedding cake, and Keith Davis handled floral design.

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Ross and Terah's Victorian Wedding Highlights

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When Terah and Ross decided to have a vintage style wedding, they indeed went for authentic.  As a historian by profession, the bride certainly knows her stuff.  And, please get ready to have your mind blown....she designed AND made her own authentic Victorian style wedding dress!  From head to toe (and um, even her knickers) all elements were thoroughly researched to accurately represent the era.  With this daunting task for the bride, the groom did a fantastic job handling much of the planning duties. The bride's mother also did amazing reception table centerpieces, each one uniquely decorated to display a variety of classical academic subjects.  More from this wedding will be featured later, but for now here are a few highlights.  Congratulations to these exceptionally creative newlyweds!

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Rustic Vintage Wedding at Vivo Chicago

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Vicky and David celebrated their summer wedding at Our Lady of Pompeii Shrine followed by a cuisine-focused reception at Vivo Restaurant in Chicago.  In large part, this was a DIY wedding, with the bride going with a rustic antique vintage theme, with a semi-casual tone.  However, she also enlisted the help of professionals to help bring ideas to form, including Bridal Beauty Chicago, Windy City Limosine, and DJ Justin from Style Matters.  Fun guest activities included a caricature artist, and Wedding Creativo's Polaroid cameras.

The wedding attire and accessories were from J Crew, Anthropologie, Etsy and Tiffany & Co.  Vicky is a teacher, so there were many school and education-related details, but so much more.  For this feature, we just have to let the photos speak for themselves. 

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Riverside Wedding in Geneva Illinois

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Marissa and Alex held their summer wedding in the western suburbs of Chicago, Wheaton and Geneva, where the Fox River flows through the center of town.  Marissa and Alex's wedding style was inspired by Mumford and Sons music and good old-fashioned summer fun. 

Fans of modern-vintage style weddings will have plenty to admire in the rustic, yet chic, details including a giant Ferris wheel escort card board, mason jars, rustic iron monograms, a huge ice-cream sundae, and lots old sheet music and hymnals incorporated throughout the day.  Overall, their music theme reflected the groom's background as a musician, and the bride's flair for decor, vintage collecting and design.

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The color scheme of grays, yellows and creams were fantastically incorporated into the bridesmaids mixed mis-matched dresses, as well as the groomsmens' gray suits.  The colors were also carried over into the flowers, done by Sue Peterson in Geneva, IL.

Music elements were included throughout the wedding, starting with the invitiations by Sarah Drake Design. The bride collected vintage music hymnals and sheet music to use on several wedding details, including cermony programs, birdseed holders, and later at the reception for table numbers.

Marissa enlisted the help of a family friend to minister their nuptials at Gary United Methodist Church, while Alex called on his musician friends to perform during the ceremony.  The bride walked down the aisle in a strapless Pronovias gown, accented with a shabby chic sash embellished with fabric flowers and vintage crystal and silver broach pins.

As Mr. and Mrs. made their grand exit from the church, thunderstorms started rolling in, but that in now way dampened anyone's excitement for the newlyweds!

Thunderstorms had the bridsmaids sporting these these very cute umbrellas, and provided us with an improvised fun stop at the grocery store while we waited out the heavy rain before taking portraits.

For the evening celebration at Riverside Receptions, everyone was awed by a stunning display of folksy vintage decor, which the bride collected throughout the year while planning.  Marissa got a lot of help from her great teams of professional event designers and wedding planner, M&M Special Events and Estera Events.  But the bride's amazing father is the one who made this giant Ferris wheel escort card board!

This couple does not like cake, so instead they had a huge ice cream sundae, and treated guests to old-fashioned ice-cream bar and other sweets by Cocoa Bean Fine Desserts.  It was okay for everyone to indulge since Jeff Stitely's 312 Chicago Band kept everyone moving on the dance floor throughout the evening.

See lots more from this wedding in our Featured Weddings section at Wedding Creativo Photography.

Caldwell Lily Pond Wedding and Hawaiian Theme

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Amie and Dan celebrated their spring wedding at the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool in Chicago's Lincoln Park.  This small city park wedding ceremony had a bold black and white color scheme.  The bride and groom and an intimate gathering of guests were surrounded by the lush nature reserve surroundings, as Rev. Marian Hale officiated the ceremony. 

The afternoon reception took a more casual tone with a Hawaiian luau theme. The outdoor tented celebration included a whole roasted kalua pig, vibrant orange, yellow and green colors, and exotic hula dancing.  Guests wore casual Hawaiian theme outfits, and the bride and groom also changed into Polynesian styles for their afternoon fun.

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Wedding at Woman's Club of Evanston

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Megan and Luke held a lovely classic wedding in Evanston, Illinois with ceremony at Northwestern's Alice Millar Chapel and reception at Woman's Club of Evanston.  The area is surrounded by wonderful ivy-covered bulidings around the campus of Northwestern University, which made it a fantastic area to walk around for portraits, as well as an enjoyable stroll for guests walking from the church to reception.

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Beauty services were by Holly Kasprisin of Chicago Bridal Hair and Makeup, using the airbrush technique for applying makeup.

Peony pink flowers with peweter gray were the colors used throughout the wedding fashions and decor. The bride found her perfect Augusta Jones gown at A'Lamour in Barrington, along with her Vera Wang flats and accessories.

The bride and groom did not want to see each other before the ceremony, so the fellas played a few hands of poker, while the gals stopped for portraits at a classic Northwestern University ivy-draped building.

After the ceremony, bridesmaids passed out bells for everyone to ring in celebration as Megan and Luke made their grand exit from the church.

Jim Bailey of J&L Catering coordinated the reception, with stunning floral work by Zuzu's Petals, and wedding cake by Oak Mill Bakery.  The bride designed several items, including escort cards, menues, photo booth cards and the table numbers.

To begin the reception, instead of traditional introductions, the bridal party borrowed photo booth props and danced a conga line into the ballroom.  That was fun!  Andre from J Maximillan Entertainment performed splendidly as emcee and deejay.

For their first dance, Megan and Luke swayed to "Lucky" by Jason Mraz.  We certainly felt lucky to have been part of this wonderful couple's wedding!

Spring Wedding at Chicago Cut Steakhouse

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Joy and Frank celebrated their spring wedding along the Chicago River at Chicago Cut Steakhouse.  Everyone was not only excited and emotional for thier marriage, but also that the happy couple were expecting the birth of their child. Joy was about 7 months pregnant and was an absolutely beautiful maternity bride.  Congratulations to this new family!

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Chicago Wedding at St Michael and Gioco

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Congratulations to Viktoria and Tom! These newlyweds come to us originally from Germany, with groom Tom now based here and his bride Viktoria commuting between Chicago and Berlin for her work.  Their family members flew in for the weekend to celebrate this beautiful May wedding in Chicago.  The couple got ready at theWit Hotel, with wedding ceremony at St. Michaels in Old Town, followed by dinner reception at Gioco restaurant. 

We had fun taking this couple around for portraits in one of our favorite classic cars, Joe Spinazzola's 1955 Cadillac "Dazy."  You can hook up with this sweet ride through Classic Wedding Car.

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