Bridget & Conor’s Sweet Chevy Chase Country Club Wedding
Bridget and Conor met after being set-up by his sister and her sister-in-law. Ann and Katie are best friends and neighbors and thought that Bridget and Conor would make a perfect match. They first connected at a backyard party . . .
Bridget and Conor met after being set-up by his sister and her sister-in-law. Ann and Katie are best friends and neighbors and thought that Bridget and Conor would make a perfect match. They first connected at a backyard party hosted by Bridget’s brother and started dating the Summer of 2020. They were engaged two years later at the gorgeous Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool in Lincoln Park and started their journey to becoming husband and wife.
Leading up to Bridget and Conor’s wedding I had only connected with them over Zoom, I was excited to meet them in person on the big day! I arrived at the Westin North Shore for getting ready photos and was excited to finally spend time with Bridget! She looked absolutely gorgeous in her Martina Liana gown, and after the sweetest reveal with her bridesmaids we made time for portraits of Bridget on the balcony. The sun was shining and the Fall color was at it’s peak, it was a beautiful day!
When we arrived at St. James for Bridget and Conor’s traditional Catholic ceremony the excitement was palpable amongst their friends and family. Conor was a bit nervous but that surely melted away when he saw his gorgeous bride coming down the aisle. Following the ceremony we took family photos on the front steps of St. James – both Bridget and Conor have big families and it was such fun to see everyone together celebrating! From there we went to Lake Arlington for photos before landing at Chevy Chase for the evening.
Throughout the day Conor would joyfully sweep Bridget up in his arms, it was so sweet to see him carry her with the biggest smile on his face. These two were meant to be, they complement one another and truly make the perfect pair. One of our favorite moments from the day was Bridget and Conor’s beautiful choreographed first dance, it may have been one of the best first dances we have ever seen. Their wedding was an amazing day that we were truly honored to be a part of!
Congratulations, Bridget and Conor, we love you and wish you a lifetime of happiness together!
To see all of Bridget and Conor’s beautiful wedding photos, click here
VENDOR DETAILS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Something Blue
DAY-OF COORDINATOR
Lisa Enriquez with Simply Elegant
VIDEOGRAPHY
Rhys Video
FLORIST
Soiree
HAIR & MAKEUP
Appease
WEDDING BAND
Final Say
WEDDING CAKE
Lovin’ Oven
WEDDING DRESS BOUTIQUE
Diana’s Bridal
BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES
Azazie
MENSWEAR
The Black Tux
WEDDING RINGS
Monson Jewelers
Melissa & Kevin’s Beautiful Chevy Chase Country Club Wedding
Melissa and Kevin first connected on Bumble and met for their first date at Avanzare in Lombard. They talked all night and had a great time, and after that night they never stopped talking and wanted to spend time together. Melissa and Kevin were made for each other . . .
Melissa and Kevin first connected on Bumble and met for their first date at Avanzare in Lombard. They talked all night and had a great time, and after that night they never stopped talking and wanted to spend time together. Melissa and Kevin were made for each other, their powerful connection has been an inspiration to us since we first met them.
I loved getting to know Melissa and Kevin (and their cute dog Elsa!) at their engagement session last fall in Busse Woods. We started that session at Avanzare and it was such a treat to photograph these two at the spot where it all began. And it was a joy to see Kevin interacting with the owner and staff at Avanzare, he is so personable and gregarious literally everyone loves spending time with him! When their wedding day came along Christy and I were so happy to celebrate the love between Melissa and Kevin – from their traditional ceremony at Kevin’s home church to their amazing reception at Chevy Chase Country Club it was truly a perfect and unforgettable day!
Congratulations, Melissa and Kevin, we love you and wish you a lifetime of happiness together!
To see all of Melissa and Kevin’s beautiful wedding photos, click here
VENDOR DETAILS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Something Blue
FLORIST
Aberdeen’s Wedding Florist
MAKEUP
Drop By Gorgeous
BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES
Azazie
WEDDING CAKE
Lovin’ Oven
Samantha & Josh’s Fairytale Chevy Chase Wedding
Once upon a swipe, Samantha and Josh matched on an online dating app. The conversation started with discussions on Disney Cruises as Samantha recently . . .
Once upon a swipe, Samantha and Josh matched on an online dating app. The conversation started with discussions on Disney Cruises as Samantha recently returned from an Alaskan Disney Cruise. Their discussion evolved overtime into many different topics as they learned more about each other. Josh enjoyed talking to Samantha, so he asked her out to dinner. On July 28, 2017, Samantha and Josh had their first date at The Cheesecake Factory. They discovered how easily the conversation flowed between them and continued to go out from then on. Thus, began the start of their magical relationship…
In February 7, 2020, Samantha and Josh embarked on their first real trip together to no place other than Disney World and on a Caribbean Disney Cruise! On their first night, Josh and Samantha headed to Magic Kingdom. As Samantha and Josh entered the park, Josh insisted on taking a picture in front of the castle. Samantha thought this was fishy as normally she is the one who requests taking pictures. A cast member took some cute pictures of them in front of the castle. Then Josh got down on one knee. Samantha was sure he was saying some beautiful and romantic things, but she did not hear a single word. She was too in awe and kept smiling and crying with how happy she was. When Josh pulled out the ring and put it on Samantha’s finger, Samantha could not see what the ring looked like nor did she even say yes… She had no words in the moment as it was the happiest moment of her life. People clapped as they witnessed the proposal which made Samantha’s cheeks even more rosy than they were to begin with. It was a truly magical night and Samantha and Josh know they will have an even more magical life together.
I loved getting to know Samantha and Josh at their engagement session last summer at Busse Woods. Josh is so smitten with Samantha, these two were made for one another. Due to Covid, Samantha and Josh had to postpone their big day, but decided to say their "I do's" in an intimate backyard ceremony on October 1, 2021. We were so happy to be a part of their big celebration on their one-year anniversary at Chevy Chase! This “Beauty and the Beast” themed wedding was like something out of a fairytale, it was a day we won’t soon forget!
Congratulations, Samantha and Josh, we love you and wish you a lifetime of happiness together!
To see all of Samantha and Josh’s beautiful wedding photos, click here
VENDOR DETAILS
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY
Something Blue
BRIDAL HAIR
Michelle Rons at Osalon
WEDDING DRESS BOUTIQUE
Brides by Young
WEDDING CAKE
Lovin’ Oven
Emily & Matt’s Perfect Chevy Chase Country Club Wedding
Emily and Matt were introduced through a mutual friend – she was his first friend in Kindergarten and went to college with Emily. Every time Matt would come by Emily’s apartment in Wrigleyville they would talk for hours on end . . .
Emily and Matt were introduced through a mutual friend – she was his first friend in Kindergarten and went to college with Emily. While Emily and that friend were living together in Wrigleyville, Matt came over to their apartment and was always the last one to leave – they haven't stopped talking since then! Once Emily and Matt started dating, they quickly became a part of each other's families and friend groups. Emily says that she quickly knew he was the one and he made her feel completely herself.
Matt and Emily got engaged at Geneva National in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin (one of our favorite wedding venues!!) When their wedding day arrived Conrad, Christy and I were so excited to be a part of their celebration. Conrad first got to know Emily and Matt at their beautiful engagement session at Cantigny last Fall. I remember Conrad telling me after their session that Emily and Matt are just perfect together. They quietly and joyfully complement one another. Emily is a planner and had thought of every detail for their wedding, of all the details pictures I have shot this year I think that Emily’s may be my favorite! I mean, how cute are her custom Vans??! And I was completely obsessed with the gorgeous florals that Flowers by KH created for Emily and Matt’s wedding, the bouquets and centerpieces were absolutely gorgeous. From their emotional first look to romantic first dance this was truly a perfect day filled with tears, giggles and radiant love; it was an honor to be a part of this day.
Congratulations, Emily and Matt, we love you and wish you a lifetime of happiness together!
To see all of Emily and Matt’s beautiful wedding photos, click here
VENDOR DETAILS
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY
Something Blue
VENUE
Chevy Chase Country Club
WEDDING COORDINATOR
Exquisitely Designed Events
FLORIST
Flowers by KH
HAIR & MAKEUP
The Hitching Post
WEDDING DRESS BOUTIQUE
Bella Bianca
WEDDING BAND
Bluewater Kings Band
WEDDING RINGS
Norridge Jewelers
WEDDING CAKE
Emily’s Home Kitchen
Annette & Rocco’s Beautiful Chevy Chase Wedding
Annette and Rocco met on an online dating app and as they were talking she thought she recognized him from SOMEWHERE but could not pinpoint where. They later found out that Rocco was the brother of Annette's . . .
Annette and Rocco met on an online dating app and as they were talking she thought she recognized him from SOMEWHERE but could not pinpoint where. They later found out that Rocco was the brother of Annette's college best-friends ex-boyfriend and the brother of her other best friend. Got that??! They ended up dating for about 2 months before Rocco asked Annette to be officially be his girlfriend on Valentine's day, and the rest is history. Almost 5 years later Rocco finally proposed to Annette at a family trip in Disney World on New Years Eve. They went to take pictures in front of the castle in Magic Kingdom and as she turned to look at him to walk away he got down on one knee and asked her to marry him.
After a Covid reschedule we were all so happy when Annette and Rocco’s wedding day finally arrived. Surrounded by lots of family and good friends in their wedding party, we celebrated with lots of shots and cheers throughout the day. Rocco couldn’t take his eyes off his beautiful bride, it was so sweet to see them both so happy together. After their emotional ceremony the party kicked off in the Grand Ballroom at Chevy Chase Country Club. They treated their guests to a gelato cart, walking tacos, and pizza as the dance floor continued to celebrate the newlyweds. It was the perfect day and we were honored to be a part of it!
Congratulations, Annette and Rocco, we love you and wish you a lifetime of happiness together!
To see all of Annette and Rocco’s beautiful wedding photos, click here
VENDOR DETAILS
Photography
Something Blue Photography
Wedding Dress
Brides By Young
Hair & Makeup
Jaycie Ganek
Bridesmaid Dresses
Azazie
Wedding Shoes
Kate Spade Keds
Menswear
Mens Warehouse - Vera Wang
Florist
Blue Daisy
Wedding Rings
Kay Jewelers, Neil Lane
Desserts
Lovin' Oven
Videographer
Vivid Visual
Taylor & Alex’s Gorgeous Chevy Chase Wedding Reception
Taylor and Alex originally planned to get married in August of 2020, but Covid had other plans for their lives. Not wanting to wait that long, Taylor and Alex exchanged their vows in an intimate ceremony last summer . . .
We were first introduced to Taylor and Alex by our good friend Ken from Amp Event Professionals. Taylor is Ken’s sister in law and has a heart of gold. Taylor and Alex originally planned to get married in August of 2020, but Covid had other plans for their lives. Not wanting to wait that long, Taylor and Alex exchanged their vows in an intimate ceremony last summer with their closest family and friends in attendance. It was one of my favorite Covid weddings, there was so much emotion and beauty in that courtyard ceremony at Taylor’s home church.
Ashley and I were so excited when it was finally time for Taylor and Alex to properly celebrate their marriage this October at Chevy Chase Country Club. It was unseasonably hot for October 1st and Taylor struggled a bit in the heat, but after we got her cooled down the rest of their day was really perfect. We loved celebrating with Taylor and Alex and their loved ones, and at the end of the night we toasted to their lives together with their adorable and delicious home-brewed beer! It was a perfect night with the perfect couple, we wish we could photograph Taylor and Alex every year!
Congratulations, Taylor and Alex, we love you and wish you a lifetime of happiness together!
To see all of Taylor and Alex’s beautiful wedding reception photos, click here
VENDOR DETAILS
Photography
Something Blue Photography
Wedding Dress
Stella York
Hair
Every Kind of Beautiful in Lake Zurich Dawn McKee
Makeup
Every Kind of Beautiful in Lake Zurich Anna Milanzi
Bridesmaid Dresses
Wedding Shoes
Menswear
Men's Wearhouse
Florist
Blooming Flowers
Wedding Rings
Neil Lane
Desserts
Lovin Oven Cakery
Wedding Coordinator
Kimberly Merwin
Videographer
Tom Munaco