Jenna+David's City Winery Wedding

The Proposal: David flew Jenna to Chicago and picked her up at the airport to take her to Nell Cote. After the couple sat down, David pulled out a beautiful photo album that he had made from their trip earlier that year to Italy and Greece. Jenna got to the end of the album it said "This is all the fun we had in 10 days imagine a lifetime together. Marry me." Then he pulled out the most beautiful diamond ring she had ever seen from his pocket and slipped it on Jenna's finger. The waitress then came out with two glasses of champagne. It was incredibly special.

The Wedding Day: We started with getting ready at the Westin River North. Their day of coordinator was Events by Abby. Jenna's makeup was  by Kristina from Nika Vaughn Bridal Artists, and hair by Nicole from Renee Feldman. Her wedding gown was by Paloma Blanca, with shoes by Christian Louboutin. The bridesmaids wore J.Crew Bridal. The day's video was captured by Smiling Toad, and the lovely florals were by Lee at Scarlet Petal.
After everyone was ready, we left the Westin and headed to a few favorite spots around Chicago for photos of Jenna and David with their small wedding party. 
Finally it was time to head to City Winery for the rest of the festivities. The Ketubah signing was beautiful and the equally moving ceremony followed. Everyone had a great time at the cozy reception. Our end of the night portraits of Jenna and David were in the Winery space.
Congrats Jenna and David! 

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Heather+Chad's ARTango Bistro Wedding

The Proposal: Chad proposed to Heather this last New Year’s Eve in Chicago.  After spending a wonderful night on Michigan Avenue going to a play and out to dinner, Chad and Heather wanted to wrap up the night watching the midnight fireworks on Navy Pier, where Chad had planned to propose.  As they made their way down Michigan Avenue, Chad realized they were not going to make it to Navy Pier in time.  So, as the couple was passing Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chad decide to take Heather away from the hustle and bustle of Michigan Avenue and into the church’s serene outdoor courtyard.  There, in the midst of twinkling white Christmas lights and gently falling snow, Chad asked Heather to be his wife.  Just as she said, “yes” the fireworks began to go off, and Chad and Heather rang in 2014 as a newly engaged couple.

The Wedding Day: Fast forward to July, Heather and Chad got ready at the Sheraton Chicago for their wedding day.  Wedding coordinated by Events By Abby, florals by Vince's Flower Shop, with hair and makeup by Stevie Smith & Kelly Haley from Smith & Davis Salon. Heather's wedding gown by Lazaro from Wedding Belles, with bridal shoes by Ted Baker London.  Bridesmaid's gowns by BHLDN, and Men's attire by Formally Modern Tuxedo. The couple's first look was down by the Chicago River, and then we continued around Chicago with the couple and their intimate bridal party for more photographs. The ceremony was held at Old St. Pat's, and the lovely reception followed at ARTango Bistro. Catering was taken care of in house by ARTango Bistro, cake by Bittersweet, and entertainment by Angie Ma from Toast & Jam. 

Congrats Heather+Chad!