Remember Allison and Jacob? The last time we saw this fantastic couple, they were braving 90 plus degree weather for their engagement session in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood. So, why so offbeat? Well, for starters, Allison and Jacob had their wedding reception at Friendship Chinese in Logan Square, a hidden gem along Milwaukee Avenue. If you’re in Chicago and craving amazing Chinese food that will blow away any buffet, give them a try!
I started off my day with Allison and the girls as they got ready at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. We did a first look in front of the hotel and stopped at a couple locations for photos. Mother nature was definitely on our side on this wedding day. Right after we finished doing some fun photos, it started sprinkling as everyone filed into Bond Chapel for the ceremony. At the end of the ceremony, the rain had stopped, giving us an opportunity to have some fun with bubbles! We all headed up north to Friendship Chinese for the reception, and as soon as we got into the restaurant, the rain came pouring down again. But we didn’t care – we were eating great Chinese food and dancing!
Enough chatter, it’s photo time:
Quick pit stop back at the apartment before making our way to the reception!
Congratulations again, Allison and Jacob. Thank you so much for letting me be a part of your wedding day. I wish you both nothing but the best!
Vendor shout outs:
Ceremony: Bond Chapel
Reception and Catering: Friendship Chinese
Music: Go DJ Entertainment
Flowers: Exquisite Designs
Host hotel: Hyatt Regency, Chicago
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That first dance shot is incredible!
Love the shot of her getting into her dress! Great composition. You did an awesome job Steve!!
Great work Steve! Love the mystery of the first photo!
That getting into the dress shot is wicked cool. I have always wanted to do that…maybe this weekend! :) Amazing set!
Brilliant coverage, looks like it was a great wedding, love the last dancing shot especially
The shot of the couple in front of the sunflowers is pure gold!
The photo of them petting the cat is precious! I love that now they’ll have a picture with her as one of their memories on their big day. Pets are so important.
That last shot is awesome…and that kitty…so cute! Awesome job!
It was sweet they went back to check on their cat during their big day. Great photos all round!
Nice clean images in low light situations. Great job telling the stories.
You should know by now I love your work, but I wanted to add that your reception lighting makes me want to party.
Great work. Each frame is a beautifully seen, perfectly composed moment. Love it.
Haha, the one by the lake with the pink parasol = hilarious.
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Such a varied and intimate collection of images, love it!