Danielle & Dan’s Perfect Geneva National Wedding

Danielle and Dan knew each other in high school, but didn’t start dating until 15 years later when they matched on Bumble. They quickly fell in love and soon Dan knew he wanted to propose – he chose to pop the question at Gianni’s Cafe in Palatine (one of their favorite date night spots), and after Danielle said “YES!” they met their friends at Tap House to celebrate.

When I first met Danielle and Dan over Zoom I was so comfortable talking with them, they are just so easy to talk to, easy to get along with. They have a way of making everyone feel like close friends. Conrad bonded with Danielle and Dan over their Palatine connection, it’s always fun when we get to know our neighbors!! When I got to meet Danielle and Dan in person for their engagement session it was just fun to take their pictures, they are very in love and very comfortable with one another. They brought along their adorable dog that night and we were treated to a perfect sunset.

Their wedding day was truly perfect, it was a joy for me and Conrad and Lindsay to drive to Lake Geneva to be a part of this celebration. We love shooting at Geneva National, it’s such a beautiful venue. Danielle looked radiant as she got ready with her girls, and when she saw her Dad I’m pretty sure everyone was crying. Her Dad was super emotional ALL day, he kept his sunglasses on to hide his tears.

After Danielle and Dan’s beautiful lakeside ceremony we moved inside for an epic party. Our good friends the Etters were there to celebrate (they are local influencers and huge advocates for Palatine, AND happen to be Danielle and Dan’s neighbors and close friends!) We were treated to another beautiful sunset, before dancing the night away to SODA’s amazing set. We snuck a few Jeni’s Ice Creams before heading back home, it was truly the most perfect day.

Congratulations, Danielle and Dan, we love you and wish you a lifetime of happiness together!

To see all of Danielle and Dan’s beautiful wedding photos, click here

VENDOR DETAILS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Something Blue

HAIR & MAKE-UP
Style on Site

FLOWERS
Fabbrini's

Wedding Band
SODA

CAKE & DESSERTS
Gooseberries
Nothing Bundt Cakes

Ice Castles Dream Engagement Session

Winter engagement sessions are some of our favorites. While we really don’t love being cold, we do love snowy ethereal landscapes and find they can be the perfect backdrop for true love. I have always wanted to photograph a couple at Ice Castles in Lake Geneva, and was thrilled to have the opportunity this January. Conrad and I met Sarah and Hung at the Geneva National Resort for this dreamy engagement session, and it was such a perfect afternoon. As we marveled at the ice formations together Hung could not keep his eyes off his beautiful fiancé, Sarah looked absolutely radiant in her stunning red Betsy and Adam gown. Together these two helped us make the most gorgeous photos and video, we loved having this opportunity!!