Liz Schrenk 8/31/22 Liz Schrenk 8/31/22

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 . . .

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

Liz Schrenk 7/12/22 Liz Schrenk 7/12/22

Sarah & Paul’s Intimate Backyard Wedding

The pandemic shifted the wedding industry in many ways, and while the last two years have been incredibly difficult there are beautiful things that came out of the trials we all faced together. We have truly loved the recent shift towards smaller, more intimate weddings . . .

Christy met Sarah and Paul’ beautiful family at their Fall Mini Session last year. Sarah and Paul are deeply in love and are the best parents to Paul’s adorable son’s Greyson and Lincoln. I was so thankful and honored that they invited me to photograph their backyard wedding. Paul met me in Long Grove with his boys and we took some fun photos together while we waited for Sarah to arrive. Sarah looked so beautiful; after their sweet first look on the historic covered bridge the five of us had the best time exploring Long Grove and enjoying a lovely afternoon before their wedding ceremony.

Once we got back to Sarah and Paul’s house their closest friends and family were excitedly waiting for the wedding to begin. Their backyard looked so pretty set up with the white tent and thoughtful details, including a place set at the table for Sarah’s parents who had passed. Greyson carefully carried the rings into the ceremony while Lincoln sweetly walked Sarah down the aisle. After the emotional ceremony Sarah and Paul cut their cake and shared their first dance with the boys, it was just the perfect evening.