As the sun sets on the 2023 wedding season, I’m looking back at all the weddings I photographed (and filmed) this past year. I’ve visited many venues in Northwest Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan, some very familiar and some brand new to me.
Read moreWedding At Dinolfo's Banquets
Carlo and Lina had a “big fat Italian wedding” this summer, which means they did all of the traditions with friends and family, including a church wedding at St. Joseph Church in Dyer, Indiana, as well as a big celebration at Dinolfo’s Banquets in Homer Glen, Illinois.
The wedding reception culminated with La Tarantella, the traditional Italian folk dance. More on that later in this article.
Read moreSpring Wedding At Thornton Distilling
Springtime finally came to the suburbs of Chicago for Kayla and Joe’s wedding at Thornton Distilling. The historic distillery has spacious suites for getting ready, and the wedding day started there before the anticipated first look.
Read moreWedding At Public Landing In Lockport, Illinois
I spent a gorgeous September day documenting Kenneth and Dana’s wedding at Public Landing in Lockport, Illinois. There was a hint of fall color with a few falling leaves and some orange in the surrounding trees.
Bridal prep was at the couple’s nearby home with a first look in the courtyard of Public Landing, a rustic and historic building.
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