You may remember Erin and Jim from their engagement session in downtown Chicago. I loved working with them then, so I was really excited for their wedding day! Erin got ready at her Wicker Park home, surrounded by friends and family. Two of Sonia Roselli‘s girls, Rachelle and Rebecca, did a fantastic job on Erin’s hair and makeup, making her look amazing. After Erin was ready to go, we took off for the ceremony at St. Mary of the Angels. The temperature was threatening to hit 90, but we braved the fierce sun and heat to take some pictures downtown. Finally, it was off to the Adler Planetarium for the reception! The Adler is such a cool, unique venue to have an event – the all-glass ceiling and walls gave guests a beautiful view of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan. It was my first time shooting there, and I hope that I’ll be able to go back again soon!
I loved all of the little details at this wedding. There were cute cake-toppers of Erin and Jim atop the Amy Beck cake. Erin and Jim’s families had also baked tons of Italian cookies for a dessert table. The cocktail napkins also had fun facts about Erin and Jim, and they had a DIY guestbook using a photobooth. Congratulations again, Erin and Jim. Thank you so much for letting me a part of your wedding day; I had tons of fun!
Shout-outs:
Hair: Rachelle from Sonia Roselli
Makeup: Rebecca from Sonia Roselli
Flowers: Scarlet Petal
Catering: Food For Thought
Cake: Amy Beck
Videographer: Lexoria Films
Band: Wes John Band
Church: St. Mary of the Angels, Chicago
Venue: Adler Planetarium
Bride’s Dress: Monique Lhuillier
Erin’s fantastic shoes by Jimmy Choo:
And her dress by Monique Lhuillier:
Sonia‘s girls, hard at work until the minute Erin walked out the door!
Maggie’s shot below:
Maggie’s find below:
Awesome flowers from Scarlet Petal:
We snuck out for a quick picture outside in front of the Navy Pier fireworks…
… and ran into a nighttime Segway tour!
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I love the two outdoor shots at night!
You clearly understand light and composition. There are several winners up there
What a beautiful wedding!!! I love all of the dancing – It looks like everyone had such a good time!
These are absolutely amazing. I love the shot of the bride and groom dancing with their parents.
This entire wedding is beautiful and well captured, but the skyline reflection shot really did it for me. =)
Way to go, Steve. I love the shot of the window reflection.
I love them all, Steve! Love the shot with the bride and the little boy sleeping. Such a cute capture!
SUPER rad wedding! I love her shoes & the napkins. So stinking creative!!
Bright, beautiful colors! Great expressions!
Very cool!
I Love your shots of the dancing at the reception.
You have told a wonderful story here. Great work.
Steve – I always look forward to your blog updates. Great work as usual. The bride seems like a hoot. Love the expression when she’s leaving the church. Awesome. Great moments all around.
That church is amazing!!
LOVE the dress shot on the stairs! Looks like it was an incredible day!
I really like the black and white shots of the bride getting ready. Beautiful!
Fantastic story from start to finish…
Gorgeous, gorgeous work Steve. The shot with the segways is too funny! I adore that first silhouette shot.
This wedding looked like an absolute blast! Great job on the unique group shots as well.
Wow – those are some amazing photographs. The group shots are really creative and fun – I have a few things to learn! You really got the best out of the location too.
fabulous!
Looks like an incredible night…and a wedding dream team!