Ashley & Mile’s Beautiful Chevy Chase Wedding
Ashley and Mile met at the gym in 2015 where they both shared a love for working out. They connected right away and their love grew, they then got engaged in 2022 while vacationing in Colorado. . .
Ashley and Mile met at the gym in 2015 where they both shared a love for working out. They connected right away and their love grew, they then got engaged in 2022 while hiking in Colorado. Ashley and Mile have been together for over 8 years and tied the knot officially last year on August 26th, 2023!
Conrad first got to know Ashley and Mile (and their adorable dogs Buzz and Apollo!) at their engagement session in October 2022. He loved spending time with this caring, fun and laid-back couple; it was such an honor for us to celebrate with their family and friends this year at their wedding at Chevy Chase!
Ashley and Mile’s wedding day fell right at the tail end of this Summer’s epic cicada explosion, but true to their laid-back nature the newlyweds just rolled with it and didn’t let the bugs bother them. They said that the cicadas were “paid actors” during their ceremony and didn’t mind them landing on their wedding clothes (and even Mile’s nose!!) throughout the day! Ashley’s sister Gina went through the process of becoming ordained so she could marry Ashley and Mile last year during their backyard wedding. This time around Ashley’s Aunt officiated during their beautiful ceremony on the green at Chevy Chase. Ashley wrote long and thoughtful vows while Mile “winged it” for his, but both were from the heart and sweet declarations of their unending love for one another.
After their touching ceremony we settled in for an epic celebration – Ashley and Mile danced to Taylor Swift and were treated to a GORGEOUS sunset during dinner (we sure do LOVE having the chance to take sunset photos at Chevy Chase!) We had the best time at this unforgettable wedding, what an honor for us to be a part of this perfect day!
Congratulations, Ashley and Mile, we love you and wish you a lifetime of happiness together!
To see all of Ashley and MIle’s beautiful wedding photos, click here
VENDOR DETAILS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Something Blue
VENUE
Chevy Chase
FLORIST
Marry Me Floral
HAIR & MAKEUP
Patty McGuire Hair & Makeup
WEDDING CAKE
Lovin’ Oven
BRIDAL GOWN BOUTIQUE
Genevieve’s Bridal Couture
BRIDAL SHOES
Nike Air Force 1s
BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES
Azazie
MENSWEAR
Jos. A. Bank
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
Natalie & Joe’s Romantic Chevy Chase Country Club Wedding
Natalie and Joe met while they were both working at the Des Plaines Public Library. He worked as a computer technician and she worked as a library assistant. It was Natalie’s first full time job and she was shy, but in her first week . . .
Natalie and Joe met while they were both working at the Des Plaines Public Library. He worked as a computer technician and she worked as a library assistant. It was Natalie’s first full time job and she was shy, but in her first week there she needed to contact IT and met Joe. They got to know each other slowly through work and found that they connected on a lot of levels. Soon they were talking through their work breaks and having long conversations that they didn’t want to end.
When I first met Natalie and Joe I was struck by how connected and in-love they are. They drove separately to our Studio and met with a sweet smooch in our parking lot before Joe opened the door for Natalie. They held each other close throughout that first meeting and I was beyond excited to be a part of their wedding celebration! I loved getting to know Natalie and Joe better at their beautiful golden hour engagement session at Cantigny Park earlier this Summer. Conrad and I were both so happy to be there to celebrate their wedding in August at Chevy Chase Country Club!
Natalie looked radiant with her gorgeous red hair down (perfectly styled by the talented team at Every Kind of Beautiful) and her stunning drop-shoulder lace gown from Genevieve’s Bridal Couture. From the moment that Natalie and Joe saw each other at their First Look they didn’t take their eyes off each other for the rest of the day. It was a perfect day, we loved every moment and only wish we could do it all over again.
Congratulations, Natalie and Joe, we love you and wish you a lifetime of happiness together!
To see all of Natalie and Joe’s beautiful wedding photos, click here
VENDOR DETAILS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Something Blue
VIDEOGRAPHY
Imagination Designers
FLORIST
Blossom Me Up
HAIR & MAKEUP
Every Kind of Beautiful
WEDDING CAKE
Lovin’ Oven
WEDDING DRESS
Genevieve's Bridal Couture
BRIDESMAID DRESSES
Azazie
MENSWEAR
Emanuele Tuxedo
Kaylee & Matt’s Beautiful Chevy Chase Country Club Wedding
Kaylee and Matt both went to Prospect High School, they were one school year apart and knew of each other for a while. They truly met for the first time at Lollapalooza in 2016. Kaylee went with her girlfriends and connected with Matt and his friends . . .
Kaylee and Matt both went to Prospect High School, they were one school year apart and knew of each other for a while. They truly met for the first time at Lollapalooza in 2016. Kaylee went with her girlfriends and connected with Matt and his friends at the festival. Kaylee and Matt had a blast together that day and decided to go together the next day even though their friends weren’t going. They talked nonstop for the next several weeks and were dating shortly after that. Throughout college, Kaylee and Matt dated long-distance and went to see each other whenever possible on weekends. Matt proposed to Kaylee at a lookout tower on a walk that had long been one of their favorites, and the rest is history!
Conrad loved getting to know Kaylee and Matt during their beautiful engagement session in Long Grove last winter. Conrad and Lindsay were both so excited to celebrate Kaylee and Matt’s wedding with them at one of our favorite venues, Chevy Chase Country Club. It was a beautiful (but windy!) day filled with sweet moments. One of our favorites was getting to know Kaylee’s grandfather a bit, he came up to Lindsay at the church to talk about how proud he is of Kaylee. He told Lindsay that he had retired to help babysit Kaylee and her siblings; then later at the reception Kaylee had a special dance with her grandfather and cousins, it was so sweet. Kaylee rocked tennis shoes all day to keep comfy and Matt joined her later at Chevy Chase with comfy kicks of his own, we love a couple who embraces their unique style at their wedding! All in all it was the perfect day, we are so happy that we could be a part of it!
Congratulations, Kaylee and Matt, we love you and wish you a lifetime of happiness together!
To see all of Kaylee and Matt’s beautiful wedding photos, click here
VENDOR DETAILS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Something Blue
DAY-OF COORDINATOR
Northwest Weddings
FLORIST
Sylvia’s Flowers
HAIR & MAKEUP
Rachel Esczuk
WEDDING CAKE
Lovin’ Oven
BRIDAL GOWN
Genevieve's Bridal Couture
WEDDING RINGS
Monson Jewelers
BRIDESMAID DRESSES
Revelry
MENSWEAR
Emanuele Tuxedo
Stacy & Nick’s Emotional Chevy Chase Wedding
Stacy and Nick first met at work and grew close as part of a large group of new-hires. Stacy was pregnant at the time and from those early days of their friendship Nick cared for her . . .
Stacy and Nick first met at work and grew close as part of a large group of new-hires. Stacy was pregnant at the time and from those early days of their friendship Nick cared for her in quiet simple ways. He would give up his seat and offer treats to Stacy, and once Duncan was born Nick continued to help Stacy as their friendship grew stronger. They became best friends and eventually started dating,
Stacy, Nick and Duncan all love playing board games together, in fact, Nick proposed to Stacy using a Boggle board with “willyoumarryme” hidden in the puzzle! Conrad loved getting to know Stacy, Nick and Duncan at their engagement session last Fall, this little family is beyond sweet together. When their wedding day finally arrived their playfulness and love for Duncan were on display through all the little details at Chevy Chase Country Club.
After Stacy got dressed she did the sweetest “first look” with Duncan, his response to seeing his Mom as a bride was beyond adorable. Once Stacy saw Nick the tears really started to flow, there were happy tears from both the bride and groom throughout the day. Nick wrote separate vows for Duncan that he shared during their ceremony, it was so beautiful and touching. After the ceremony Duncan asked Stacy and Nick why they were both crying so much, they had to explain that they were crying because they were just so happy.
Through it all it was just the most beautiful and emotional day, we were overjoyed to be there to celebrate with these three!
Congratulations, Stacy and Nick (and Duncan!), we love you and wish you a lifetime of happiness together!
To see all of Stacy and Nick’s beautiful wedding photos, click here
VENDOR DETAILS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Something Blue
FLORIST
A Perfect Petal
HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST
Appease Inc.
WEDDING RINGS
C.D. Peacock
WEDDING GOWN
Ashley and Justin Bride
BRIDAL BOUTIQUE
Brides by Young
BRIDESMAID DRESSES
Azazie
MENSWEAR
Calvin Klein
WEDDING CAKE
Lovin’ Oven Cakery
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
Mackenzie & Killian’s Picture Perfect Chevy Chase Wedding
Mackenzie and Killian met in 7th grade, she was the first person to welcome him to his new school. They went to high school together but didn’t talk much as they had different friend groups and interests. During college, they reconnected . . .
Mackenzie and Killian met in 7th grade, she was the first person to welcome him to his new school. They went to high school together but didn’t talk much as they had different friend groups and interests. During college, they reconnected via Facebook while Killian was stationed in the Navy in Japan. After talking via video chat for a few months, Killian relocated back to the States and Mackenzie flew to meet up with him in person. They knew they had found something special and continued their long distance relationship for the next year. Mackenzie moved to New Jersey to be with Killian in 2020 during the pandemic. In May of 2021, one day after her birthday, Killian got down on one knee and proposed at the beach on Jersey Shore. Mackenzie’s mom was visiting from Illinois and was able to celebrate and witness the whole thing.
After first meeting over Zoom during the height of Covid, I was so happy to meet Mackenzie and Killian in person for their engagement session at Independence Grove early this Summer. I had a great time getting to know them that afternoon and was so excited to celebrate their wedding at Chevy Chase in August! Mackenzie looked beautiful and was so happy, Killian is more reserved but was clearly having a great time with his groomsmen as we took photos out on the course together. It was a beautiful day topped by a gorgeous sunset, we are always thankful for the opportunity to photograph weddings at Chevy Chase!
Congratulations, Mackenzie and Killian, we love you and wish you a lifetime of happiness together!
To see all of Mackenzie and Killian’s beautiful wedding photos, click here
VENDOR DETAILS
PHOTOTGRAPHY
Something Blue
FLORIST
Sylvia's Amling's Flowers
HAIR & MAKUP
Beaute Luxe
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
Colleen & Craig’s Christmas in July Chevy Chase Wedding
Colleen LOVES Christmas. She notoriously puts up her tree way earlier than anyone else, and she had always dreamed of having a Christmas wedding. She had planned the Christmas wedding of her dreams before Covid forced those plans to change…
Colleen LOVES Christmas. She notoriously puts up her tree way earlier than anyone else, and she had always dreamed of having a Christmas wedding. She had planned the Christmas wedding of her dreams before Covid forced those plans to change. Colleen’s dreams of snow and mistletoe were dashed when her and Craig had to move their Chevy Chase celebration to July of 2021.
In his love for Colleen, Craig suggested they plan a “Christmas in July” wedding. These two are both incredibly thoughtful, and their genuine love for their friends and family was on full display on their wedding day. Conrad and I were so happy to see so many familiar faces at Colleen and Craig’s wedding; we photographed Craig’s sister’s wedding a couple summers ago and it was so great to reconnect with them! Both of these families have so much love for each other, and everyone was so kind to us at Colleen and Craig’s wedding. One of our favorite moments was Colleen’s sweet first look with her Dad and brother, everyone was crying (including us!) when they first saw Colleen in her gorgeous wedding dress.
It was amazing to work with our dear “friendors” Ken and Ryan at this wedding – Ken of Amp Event Professionals is the hardest working and kindest DJ we know, it’s always amazing to watch him work his magic on the dance floor. And Ryan of RJO Photo is always a great partner and good for a ton of laughs when we get to work together! This was such a magical day filled with joy, love and so many beautiful moments. When it was time to say goodnight we mixed up a batch of fake snow to give Colleen her snow and mistletoe photos, it was the perfect ending to this unforgettable day.
Congratulations, Colleen and Craig, we love you and wish you a lifetime of happiness together!
To see all of Colleen and Craig’s beautiful wedding photos, click here
VENDOR DETAILS
Photography
Something Blue Photography
Videographer
RJO Photo
Wedding Dress
Morilee From Here Comes The Bride
Hair and Makeup
Jaycie Ganek
Bridesmaid Dresses
Azazie
Menswear
Calvin Klein
Floral
Fabbrinis’ Flowers