In these trying times, we took a look back on 2019 to better times and some of our favorite wedding moments! We will have these times again, so hang in there brides - don’t let go of your dreams, your dream wedding WILL HAPPEN, even if it a little later than you anticipated, and our incredible cinematography team will be there to capture all of the magic! Stay positive!
Huge shoutout to Allan, Brian, Toma, Irene, Tim and Dan for the incredible video work!!
Read MoreWe absolutely loved capturing Ashley and Brett’s classic Chicago wedding at the Drake Hotel! Ashley looked absolutely stunning and you can tell from Brett’s facial expression when he saw her for their first look, that he thought so too! We are still obsessing over her beautiful details, from the sparkly Jimmy Choo’s to the white orchid bouquet - it was all so stunning! The day was filled with love and laughter and we can’t thank this sweet couple enough for letting us be a small part of their perfect day! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Photographed beautifully by Bonphotage photographer Serena.
Read MoreEmma and Geoff celebrated their beautiful wedding amongst their closest family and friends, overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the stunning Bel Air Bay Club in Los Angeles California. Emma looked absolutely radiant as she walked down the aisle sprinkled with rose petals towards the love of her life, Geoff. Orchids and hydrangeas adorned the flower arch at the end of the aisle and Emma carried a beautiful bouquet of Orchids and greenery. Geoff’s expression when he saw her for the first look says it all! It was such an honor working with such a genuine and sweet couple and we are honored to have captured their beautiful day! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Captured beautifully by Bonphotage photographers Serena and Kalina.
Read MoreHard to believe another incredible wedding season has come to an end! 2018 blew us away, with 102 weddings, 120 engagements, 11 anniversaries and countless family sessions. We had the privilege of photographing weddings and engagements around the country and world and while we wish we could share every single wedding, we narrowed down to some of the most beautiful and memorable moments from our 2018 season. Just a few of the bucket list venues we got to shoot in were Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, Rookery Building, Chicago History Museum, Haley Mansion, Fairmont Banff, Bayou Oaks Plantation, Blackstone Hotel, Drake Hotel, Claxton Farms, San Francisco Mint, Balboa Bay Beach Club and Chateau Cocomar. Enjoy!
Read MoreWhat a year it’s been! In 2018, we had the pleasure of photographing 120 engagements and anniversary sessions and we are so excited to share some of the highlights! In this year end blog post, we are sharing some of our favorite engagement photos and locations in Chicago, California and Destination!
Read MoreRarely do you meet two people so beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside. I had the pleasure of meeting Chelsea years ago when she modeled for an editorial I was shooting in LA and I was honored when she reached out about capturing her wedding at Chateau Cocomar!
We didn’t think twice about flying out to Houston for their fairytale wedding! Chelsea looked absolutely stunning in her Pallas Couture gown and every detail was carefully thought out, from her Tom Ford heels to matching YSL clutch. Surrounded by friends and family, Nick and Chelsea said “I do” before partying well into the night! Just look at that cake!!
We are absolutely swooning over their beautiful images and we are so excited to share a sneak peek into their perfect day!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreWe can’t wait for Carrie and Gene’s wedding next year at Morgan Manufacturing! I had such a great time with them in Lincoln Park for their Autumn engagement session. These two wanted their engagement photos to reflect the city where they met and where their love blossomed - so that is just what we did! We are swooning over their beautiful images! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreSo much pretty here! We absolutely loved capturing Matt and Maggie’s wedding at Holy Name and Galleria Marchetti! Maggie looked stunning in her Anne Barge gown and the green and white florals from Life in Bloom were to die for! We are so excited to share a sneak peek of their perfect day! Congratulations you two and thank you for letting us be a small part of your day!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreMegan and Ronald were a joy to spend time with during their Chicago Art Institute engagement session! These two are so sweet with each other and their love and joy really came through in every image. We ca’t wait for their wedding at the Union League Club! Enjoy this sneak peek you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreOne of the best parts of being a wedding photographer is the opportunity to meet incredible people and be a small part of their forever memories. As soon as we met Samantha and Tanner at our initial consult, I knew they would be two of my favorites. They were so easy going, sweet and so obviously in love with one another! Their wedding at the Chicago Cultural Center was filled with so many laughs and tears - it was really a dream wedding! We are so excited to share a sneak peek of their perfect day and look forward to capturing their adorable family for years to come! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Photographed beautifully by Bonphotage Photographers Rachel and Emma.
Read MoreBeautiful couple alert! Liz and Chris’s wedding day was one for the books! We absolutely loved capturing their beautiful wedding at St. Ignatius Church and River Roast Chicago. The locations were just perfect, with incredible views of the Chicago river and surrounded by so many picturesque photo locations! And can we talk about her beautiful gown?!? Swoon...!
Congrats you two! We are so excited to share a sneak peek of your perfect wedding day! Enjoy!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreKarina and Xavier’s wedding day at Tuscany Falls was perfect from start to finish! Karina looked stunning in her mermaid gown with Jimmy Choo’s! The party went well into the night and even included Mariachi singers. Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek! We are honored to have been a small part of your special day!
xo, Bonphotage
Photographed by Bonphotage Photographer Rachel.
Read MoreWhen bride-to-be Jackie reached out to me about capturing her destination wedding at the Estate Yountville in Napa, I was ecstatic! After meeting Jackie and Kevin during their Chicago engagement session, I was even more excited to capture their love in California. Their wedding day was truly a fairytale, beginning with an outdoor ceremony and cocktail, before portraits in the vines and an alfresco dinner and dancing! The whole day was perfectly executed by Regine Danielle Events and we are honored to have been a small part of it! Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreSydney and Jeremy’s wedding day at the Standard Club was one for the books! Surrounded by their closest family and friends, the lovebirds said I Do at The Standard Club in Chicago. The night was spent celebrating two amazing people officially becoming one…even though everyone realized their oneness happened a long time ago. Thank you Sydney and Jeremy for letting us be a small part of your perfect day - it felt like a dream documenting your first day as husband and wife. Congratulations and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreWe’ve been looking forward to Jesus and Angela’s wedding since the day we met them for their engagement session almost a year ago! These two couldn’t be sweeter and their love really shines through in every photo. These lovebirds tied the knot at 19 East and took their portraits at the beautiful Chicago Art Institute garden. We are swooning over their beautiful images and we are so excited to share a sneak peek of their perfect day!
xo, Bonphotage
Captured beautifully by Bonphotage photographers Serena and Rachel.
Read MoreNicole and Jeff’s fairy tale wedding was one of our favorites to capture! We loved the small, intimate nature of the day and the beautiful outdoor setting of the Winnetka Community Club. The weather was perfect for an al fresco reception and Nicole looked absolutely stunning! We are so excited to share a sneak peek of their beautiful day! Congratulations you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreYou might recognize this gorgeous bride as the talent behind fashion blog Marvelous in the Midwest! Cara’s wedding to her love Matt was one for the books! Every detail was accounted for from the Kate Spade pajamas and Tocca perfume for her bridesmaids to the sweet first look to the beautiful venue Westmoreland Country Club, the day was truly a fairytale! We are so excited to share a sneak peek of C & M’s perfect day!
Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreTiffany and Pace were lucky enough to celebrate their wedding on two separate days and we were even luckier to capture both special days! Tiffany and Pace had a small, intimate ceremony overlooking the Chicago skyline and despite the rainfall, these lovebirds kept a positive attitude! After all, rain on the wedding day is good luck, right?! The party then continued later in the month at Galleria Marchetti where the celestial themed reception had everyone dancing well into the night! We just love these two and are so excited to share a sneak peek of their beautiful days!
xo, Bonphotage
Photographed beautifully by Bonphotage photographer Rachel.
Read MoreWe've been looking forward to Jade and Mike's wedding day since we met them at their engagement session last year! These two are just so sweet together and they are a pleasure to be around. These lovebirds said "I do" at the Millennium Knickerbocker hotel in downtown Chicago surrounded by their closest family and friends. Tears were shed but mostly, happiness and dancing were the theme of the night! The whole day was planned to perfection by Christina Janda and team! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek of your fairytale day!
xo, Bonphotage
Photographed beautifully by Bonphotage photographer Serena.
xo, Bonphotage
Photographed beautifully by Bonphotage photographer Serena.
Read MoreI am so excited to share a sneak peek from Ali & Jordan's absolutely stunning wedding last weekend at Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach, California! Ali began her day surrounded by family friends at her family home to get ready. Her adorable pups joined the fun and plenty of fun champagne popping' photos were taken! Ali then met her love at the harbor for the most EPIC first look (just see his reaction when he saw his gorgeous bride for the first time!) The ceremony took place outdoors under a stunning green and white floral arch, adorned with a crystal chandelier. Emotional speeches and dancing continued well into the night for the most magical evening! Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
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