monica + ryan / starline factory wedding

I had been looking forward to this wedding since we took their engagement pictures last year. These two are such a fun loving couple that I couldn’t wait to document the day they exchanged vows. Despite the rain, their love shone through and made for one hell of a celebration. I am beyond happy for these two and know that its an everlasting commitment <3

Venue: Starline Factory, Harvard, IL

Cake: Julie Michelle Cakes

Dress: All About the Gown by Judy

Video: Frank Slow Films

DJ: Perfect Vibe Entertainment

Hair & Makeup: RD Artistry 

samantha + zach / orchard ridge farms wedding

With Thanksgiving tomorrow I can’t help but think about all the amazing opportunities and people I meet through this hobby of mine and I am so so so incredibly thankful for that! Thinking back to this aaaaaamazing wedding gives me chills. Not only were Samantha and Zach a picture perfect bride & groom, their attentiveness to detail & style made this day one to remember. From the jaw-dropping venue at Orchard Ridge Farms, to the personalized pumpkin place settings this wedding was your perfect fall celebration. Can we just go back and relive this day already?

Venue: Orchard Ridge Farms/ The Pavilion Rockton, Illinois

Planner: Backyard Soiree Wedding and Events

Caterer – Henrici’s

Videographer – Matt Eickoff

Florist – Event Floral

Rentals –Forever Birdy

DJ and lighting – Luxe Productions

Ana + Neil / Indian Creek Vineyard Wedding

Looking back on this wedding I caught myself grinning ear to ear several times, its so easy to do when your staring at Neil & Ana’s contagious love-struck smiles. I am still in awe at how completely in love these two are. It’s so obvious when reminiscing on this day just how excited these two were to become husband and wife <3 Between this storybook couple, genuine family and supportive friends this day was one for the books….

Hair: Salon Allure

Dresses: Davids Bridal

DJ: All Occasions DJ

Venue: Indian Creek Vineyard

Flowers: Julie Frisk & Nicole Nelson

Cake & Cupcakes: Belen Martinez 

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