Earlier this year, I drove out to Geneva for Cara and KJ’s awesome engagement session. I had tons of fun with them that morning, so I was excited when it was finally time for their wedding day! Cara and KJ got ready at the Hilton Garden Inn in St. Charles, a western Chicago suburb. After she and bridesmaids were ready to go, we headed for the church, where KJ was already waiting so that they could have their first look. After we goofed around for a few fun pictures, it was time for the ceremony! On our way back to the hotel for the reception, we passed an old barn on the side of the street. I asked the newlyweds if they wanted to run out there for some pictures, and they obliged without hesitation! Cara – for braving all of the tall grass and weeds to get to the barn, you are ridiculously awesome. KJ – you’re awesome too, but you didn’t have a white dress on while conquering the weeds. After making our way back to the limo, it was off to the St. Charles Hilton for the reception! One of Cara’s bridesmaids had designed and set up an awesome candy buffet, and everyone kept the dance floor packed all night long! Congratulations, Cara and KJ; thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to document your wedding day!
Shout-outs:
Hair and Makeup: Montage Salon and Spa in Geneva
Flowers: Fifth Avenue Flowers
DJ: Music by Design
Catering: Hilton Garden Inn, St. Charles
Cake: Jacqueline’s Cakes
Photobooth: 312 Photobooth
Church: Congregational United Church of Christ, St. Charles
Venue: Hilton Garden Inn, St. Charles
Flowers – om nom nom.
We found this old barn on our way back to the hotel and had to stop for some pictures!
The back-side of this cake topper was way more fun that the front!
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I love that silhouette of the wedding party jumping, and your colors are just amazing!
what a lovely wedding! you did an AMAZING job! :D
LOVE the shots by the barn! Fun dancing shots, too!
Great sotrytelling, color and emotion. A job well done.
FUN is the first thing that comes to mind, it’s so lovely to see people genuinely enjoying themselves. Really lovely colours too. (I so would have had a field day with all that pink candy! :D)
I am in LOVE with her dresss…amazing details here and some really, really great moments between the bride and groom. You knocked it out of the park Steve!
Very nice set! I particularly enjoyed the “first look” sequence. Very well done!
Love all of these Steve! The bride looks gorgeous, and I really like the shot in front of the barn!
all i can say is wow! wonderful colors!!
Love the cake topper shot. So funny. It looks like it was a ton of fun to attend. Great capturing that vibe!
So fun! You absolutely captured their personalities. The photo where they’re pretending to eat the flowers cracks me up!
Haha… Love the library shot! These are great Steve!
You are such a wonderful storyteller, Steve. Love how you captured their happiness throughout the day!
Cutest first look EVER!!
Awesome images , very creative