Momo & Dave’s Two-Part Wedding Celebration

Mar 3

Momo and Dave first met when she worked as a server at his bar on the southside, O’Rourke’s Office. It didn’t take long for Dave to fall for Momo, she’s gorgeous and fun and together the two of them make the perfect pair. Momo and Dave are silly and love to laugh, and we were lucky enough to spend not one but TWO days celebrating these two – we first shot their wedding ceremony at the end of 2024 and then met with them and their friends and family again early in 2025 for their wedding reception.

In November we met Momo, Dave and their closest friends and family at the beautiful St Cajetan Church in Chicago. Momo looked beautiful in her simple white dress as she walked down the aisle on her Dad’s arm, Dave could not take his eyes off his gorgeous bride once she made her way to the altar. After their joyous traditional Catholic ceremony we stopped by O’Rourke’s Office for a couple drinks to celebrate the newlyweds before pausing the party to reconvene in a couple months.

This February, we arrived at You Glow Girl to take getting ready pictures with Momo and her lovely bridesmaids. Momo looked amazing in her official Jimme Huang wedding gown and was having the best time hanging with her girls. Once everyone was ready we made our way to Lake Katherine for a “first look” with Dave – this picturesque location was important to them as it was the last place they had taken family photos with Dave’s Mom before she passed away. It was chilly and damp but still gorgeous outside for photos, it was such a delight to take pictures of Momo and Dave together along with their wedding party and family.

After we finished at Lake Katherine we made our way to DiNolfo’s Banquets to start finally the official celebration for these newlyweds – we loved their welcome sign that simply said “We’re Married. Let’s Party.” It was honestly the best night, filled with delicious food, memorable toasts and plenty of dancing. We were so sad to say goodnight we asked if we could possibly have a THIRD opportunity to photograph this wonderful couple again sometime soon – here’s hoping that Momo and Dave continue celebrating their love and that we will be lucky enough to photograph them again someday!