We first met Nicolete and Terry at his sister April’s wedding last Fall. April and Chris’ wedding was one for the ages, we absolutely love them and had the best time with their family and friends. But one thing we won’t forget from April and Chris’ wedding was Nicolete roasting her future father-in-law while he gave his father of the bride speech at The Beverly Country Club. Nicolete came prepared with a sign that said “Wrap it Up” that she held up for Terry Sr. to see after he had spoken for about five seconds LOL.

When we learned that Nicolete and Terry were engaged and we would be photographing their wedding we were so excited. I loved getting to know Nicolete and Terry at their beautiful engagement session at Montrose Beach over the summer. Nicolete absolutely slayed her outfit for her engagement session (including a custom “Mrs. McMahon” denim jacket that she bought for herself LOL), but the best part of that day was getting to see the love between these two. They are both kind and considerate and just perfect for each other.

When Nicolete and Terry’s cold November wedding day came around, Conrad and Lindsay and I made our way back to the McMahon’s home for getting ready photos. Nicolete looked gorgeous and was wearing THE cutest satin pajama short set with their custom wedding date. After she got dressed in her beautiful Essense of Australia gown we made our way to St. Christina’s for the ceremony. Nicolete had the sweetest “first look” with her Dad down the aisle at St. Christina’s, they both cried as she privately shared a letter of gratitude she had written for her Dad.

As their ceremony began, Terry’s reaction to seeing Nicolete walk down the aisle was just amazing. This south-side cop let the tears flow as he watched his gorgeous bride walk down the aisle with her Dad, it was the more beautiful moment. During the unity candle ceremony Nicolete extinguished the candle with her fingers as all of the guests laughed. Afterwards we recreated April and Chris’ epic veil moment from last year (possibly making it that much more epic and dramatic – we absolutely love shooting in this gorgeous light-filled church!)

When we arrive at Silver Lake Country Club we had to rush taking photos because we were all freezing our asses off, I don’t know if I have ever been so cold while taking pictures!! After a pretty sparkler “send-off” just before the cocktail hour we settled in for an awesome dinner and party. When Terry requested Celine Dion’s “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” the dance floor filled for an unforgettable singalong that ended with Nicolete sliding across the dance floor in her wedding gown! It was just the best day and one that we will always remember!