We first connected with Kait and Luke through our friend McKenna, whose gorgeous Metropolis Ballroom wedding was one of the highlights of our 2023 season. After our first phone call I knew that Kait would be the most laid-back bride and we couldn’t wait to celebrate their Spring wedding!

Our April weather had been quite mild this year but on the day of Kait and Luke’s wedding things took a turn and it was chillier than we had hoped. But that didn’t put a damper on the love and beauty that was interwoven into every moment of Kait and Luke’s wedding day. We arrived at the hotel for “getting ready” photos and there was a buzz of excitement between the two suites. Kait looked absolutely stunning thanks in part to her talented glam squad, Jess Rangel on hair and Sandra Koljovic on makeup duty. Kait’s two bridesmaids helped her slip into her gorgeous lace gown and she finished her bridal look with a beautiful strand of heirloom pearls.

After leaving the hotel we made the short drive to St. Raphael’s for the ceremony. Conrad and I GASPED when we saw this stunning cathedral. St. Raphael’s is a newer church filled with art and artifacts from salvaged churches in the Chicago area, the blend of new and old made for a striking backdrop for Kait and Luke’s traditional wedding ceremony. After they said “I do” Kait and Luke had a beautiful kiss and dip down the aisle before being showered with rose petals outside on the majestic front steps.

St. Raphael’s is less than a mile away from Millburn Stables, which meant we had plenty of time to take some beautiful photos with the newlyweds before their guests arrived. Luke went to get their dog Mud and we got some great shots of their little family outside. Mud was excited to see his Mom and Dad (and to get some treats for being a good boy!!) When Luke took Mud back to his doggie daycare we explored the pretty nooks of Millburn Stables with Kait, she looked so incredible in that setting we could have taken photos of her there forever!!

As the cocktail hour started we spent time shooting inside the pretty reception space and caught up with our DJ friend Tim from Ready Set Dance Entertainment. Kait and Luke had a private reveal of the reception before the guests came in, it was so sweet to see their reaction to Lovin’ Oven’s interpretation of Mud on their wedding cake!! After some romantic shots at their sweetheart table the reception was underway. It was the most beautiful day celebrating such a wonderful couple, we were so thankful to be a part of it!