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Momo & Dave’s Two-Part Wedding Celebration

Momo and Dave first met when she worked as a server at his bar on the southside, O’Rourke’s Office. It didn’t take long for Dave to fall for Momo, she’s gorgeous and fun and together the two of them make the perfect pair. Momo and Dave are silly and love to laugh, and we were lucky enough to spend not one but TWO days celebrating these two – we first shot their wedding ceremony at the end of 2024 and then met with them and their friends and family again early in 2025 for their wedding reception.

In November we met Momo, Dave and their closest friends and family at the beautiful St Cajetan Church in Chicago. Momo looked beautiful in her simple white dress as she walked down the aisle on her Dad’s arm, Dave could not take his eyes off his gorgeous bride once she made her way to the altar. After their joyous traditional Catholic ceremony we stopped by O’Rourke’s Office for a couple drinks to celebrate the newlyweds before pausing the party to reconvene in a couple months.

This February, we arrived at You Glow Girl to take getting ready pictures with Momo and her lovely bridesmaids. Momo looked amazing in her official Jimme Huang wedding gown and was having the best time hanging with her girls. Once everyone was ready we made our way to Lake Katherine for a “first look” with Dave – this picturesque location was important to them as it was the last place they had taken family photos with Dave’s Mom before she passed away. It was chilly and damp but still gorgeous outside for photos, it was such a delight to take pictures of Momo and Dave together along with their wedding party and family.

After we finished at Lake Katherine we made our way to DiNolfo’s Banquets to start finally the official celebration for these newlyweds – we loved their welcome sign that simply said “We’re Married. Let’s Party.” It was honestly the best night, filled with delicious food, memorable toasts and plenty of dancing. We were so sad to say goodnight we asked if we could possibly have a THIRD opportunity to photograph this wonderful couple again sometime soon – here’s hoping that Momo and Dave continue celebrating their love and that we will be lucky enough to photograph them again someday!

Congratulations, Momo and Dave, we love you and wish you a lifetime of happiness together!

To see all of Momo and Dave’s beautiful wedding photos click here

VENDOR DETAILS
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY
Something Blue

RECEPTION VENUE
DiNolfo’s Banquets

FLORIST
Redberry Florals

HAIR & MAKEUP
You Glow Girl

DJ
DJ Chicago

WEDDING DRESS
Eva’s Bridal International

WEDDING RINGS
Martin & Martin

BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES
Azazie

MENSWEAR
Modern Tuxedo

Liz Schrenk 1/9/23 Liz Schrenk 1/9/23

Nicolete & Terry’s Unforgettable Silver Lake Country Club Wedding

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!