Nicole & Ryan’s Gorgeous Monte Bello Estate Wedding

Aug 12

Nicole and Ryan met in high school but didn’t decide to start dating until they had graduated. That Summer they grew closer and realized they would try to make it work long-distance as she headed off to the University of Illinois and he went to Marquette. They would visit each other every few weeks during their Freshman year and said "I love you" when Nicole first visited Ryan at Marquette. Ryan decided to transfer to U of I their Sophomore year and the rest is history!

Conrad loved getting to know Nicole and Ryan at their engagement session at Inverness Golf Club last Summer. They brought along their adorable dog Yaya who tried to steal the show! Ryan is super goofy and madly in love with Nicole, he is great at getting her to relax and have fun. Conrad, Lindsay and Ryan were excited to celebrate Nicole and Ryan at their wedding this June!

We met Nicole and her bridesmaids at her Mom’s house in Arlington Heights on that beautiful June morning. Nicole and her girls were in high spirits as they got ready, and Nicole looked absolutely STUNNING in her structured satin gown. Her wedding dress may well be one of our favorites of all time!!

After some fun wedding party photos at the Inverness Golf Club we made our way to St. James for their traditional Catholic ceremony. Nicole’s bridesmaids prayed over her right before she walked down the aisle – Nicole went to school at St. James so it was really special to celebrate there.

Once Nicole and Roger were married the celebration really began, spirits were high leaving St. James for the gorgeous Monte Bello Estate. We loved photographing the newlyweds at this beautiful venue, it was especially fun to make pictures of Nicole and Ryan at the pretty rope swing on their grounds. Their dog Yaya made an appearance on their wedding cake, we love when couples include fun personal details at their reception! After touching and emotional speeches the party kicked off with the Andrew Blake Band and we danced the night away. This was truly a perfect day, we were honored to be alongside Nicole and Ryan as they began their married lives together!