Hair: Under the Veil

Make-up:True Beauty by Dana

Dress: Something Blue Bridal

DJ: Trans Audio

Videographer: Petit Four Films

Venue: Silver Lake Country Club

Cake: Orland Park Bakery

Florist: Brumms Blooming Barn

This time of year can start getting really taboo on the weather front. Ashley and Brad's day was the perfect fall day. Cool, a little windy and oh so sunny. It was gorgeous. I have been looking forward to their wedding since they booked me which feels like it was forever ago. 

I always love the "first look" moment. An intimate time for you to share with your soon-to-be husband/wife. Then you spend the rest of the day together. Imagine....actually spending your wedding day with the person you've chosen to spend the rest of your life with. Most of my couples choose a first look experience so they can feel more chill the rest of the day and enjoy it all. It seems most people's biggest hang ups are the potential of losing that "WOW" moment when seeing their spouse for the first time. I'm here to tell you....that doesn't happen. The WOW factor exists no matter what you choose. Brad is ANOTHER example of a groom moved to tears by his beautiful bride even after they had already done a first look. Their love is so SO sweet.

My top fav moments of this wedding were....

1) Their first look. They kept just smiling these huge ear to ear grins and giggling. Their love is so genuine and sweet. 

2) Polka dancing at the reception

Here's a "few" more images until the gallery is finished :)