Even the rain decided it wouldn’t ruin Sadie and Joe’s perfect day! After some torrential rain, the skies cleared and the sun came out so these two could say I Do at the gorgeous Chicago History Museum surrounded by family and friends! It was definitely one for the books! Congrats you two and enjoy your sneak peek.
xo Bonphotage Photography
Read MoreHow do we even choose favorites to post from a wedding so darn beautiful?! Suzanne and Tim said “I do” at the Chicago Illuminating Company and it was spectacular! From the stunning florals from Valle of Enna to Suzanne’s gorgeous wedding gown, we can’t stop swooning! We are so excited to share a sneak peek of their perfect day!
Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Captured beautiful by Bonphotage Photographer Maria.
Read MoreAfter Covid delayed their wedding by a year, Nichole and Paul were finally able to say I Do in front of their family and friends! The day started and ended at the Intercontinental on Michigan Ave, with a stop in Olive Park for that gorgeous skyline! A little rain didn’t slow them down, as they partied the night away - but we did sneak away during the reception for photos on top of the hotel! In a word- Perfect! Congratulations you two! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your day!
xo, Bonphotage Photography
Captured beautifully by Bonphotage Photographer Serena
Read MoreHoly wowwww!! Devon in her stunning Pronovias gown was a VISION!! Daniel’s reaction when he saw her come down the aisle said it all! Daniel and Devon flew in from Texas for their Chicago destination wedding at the Metropolitan Club in downtown Chicago. With the stunning views from their venue and photos in some of the most iconic locations, their day was a tribute to the incredible city that is Chicago! We are swooning over their incredible images and so excited to share a sneak peek into their perfect day!
Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Captured beautifully by Bonphotage Photographer Serena.
Read MoreWe are so thrilled to share Taylor and Matt’s beautiful wedding video! We loved every moment of their perfect day at Gibson’s Italia and can’t thank them enough for letting us document their day! Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreI can’t say enough good things about Kelsey and Andrew. These two have been together for a decade and their love for each other couldn’t be more obvious. These lovebirds said I do at the London House before partying well into the night! They even put together a coordinated dance which had the whole room ready to party! So excited to share a sneak peek of their perfect day! Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreWe loved everything about Tom and Sara’s wedding dat at the East Bank Club! After a fun morning getting ready at the Waldorf Astoria, Tom and Sara had their first look in the beautiful Waldorf courtyard. We then headed to Olive Park for portraits with the gorgeous Chicago skyline before heading to the Wrigley building and Kinzie Bridge. The weather was perfect for it all! The whole day was filled with so much love and laughter - we may have shed a few tears ourselves! It as an honor to be a part of their perfect day! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreWe loved everything about Laura and Colin’s wedding dat at the Ivy Room! The Ivy Room is an oasis in the middle of downtown Chicago and the perfect space for this sweet couple to say I do! After a fun morning getting ready and all the anticipation that goes with it, we stopped at Lincoln Park Zoo and Olive Park for their couple and bridal party photos. The weather was perfect for it all! The whole day was filled with so much love and laughter - we may have shed a few tears ourselves! It as an honor to be a part of their perfect day! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
Photogrpaher beautifully by Bonphotage photographer Serena.
Read MoreWe are so excited to share a sneak peek of Marisa & Tim’s wedding day at the Bridgeport Art Center! Marisa started her day at the Westin Michigan Avenue where the talented Makeup by Jaycie got her ready for her first look! One of her first moments was a reveal in her wedding gown to her bridesmaids followed by an (EPIC) first look with Tim at the Chicago Riverwalk (see his priceless expression below!) We then took photos at the Chicago Riverwalk and Olive Park before heading into their beautiful ceremony at the Bridgeport Art Center sculpture garden. The whole day was planned to perfection by Storybook Weddings and Events and beautiful florals were provided by Vale of Enna.
The whole day was filled with love and laughter an we are honored to have been a part of it! Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Captured beautifully by Bonphotage photographers Serena and Daniel.
Read MoreThere is just so much I loved from Chris and Dominique’s wedding - where to begin! Dominique looked stunning and had every detail covered, from her Jimmy Choo heels to the confetti champagne! My favorite part was definitely Chris’s gift to Dominique after their first look - a PUPPY!! Harold Washington library was a perfect setting with it’s natural light, foliage and iconic Chicago backdrop! More than anything, there was so much love in the room, that I may have shed a tear or two! The whole day was planned to perfection by Clementine Events. Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreWe are blessed to meet so many sweet couples through this business of ours and Anne and Mike certainly rank amongst the best of the best! Despite the inevitable stresses of a wedding day, his easy going duo stayed true to the real meaning of a wedding - marrying your best friend surrounded by the people you love most! Their beautiful day started at the Fourth Presbytarian church where we had the pleasure of taking couple portraits in one of the most beautiful courtyards in the city of Chicago! The duo then took the party to Osteria Via Stato restaurant where they danced the night away, including a memorable father/daughter dance to Mambo Number 5! We are so excited to share a sneak peek of their beautiful day!
Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreLauren and Adriel’s downtown Chicago Drake Hotel wedding was straight out of a fairytale! Lauren’s gown was custom made and every beautiful detail had been taken into consideration. The Drake Hotel’s Gold Coast room, with its crystal chandeliers and old Chicago vibe, made for the perfect ambiance for their elegant affair. We are just swooning over their beautiful images and we are so excited to share a sneak peek of their perfect day!
Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreIf you think a little rain (ok, torrential downpours) were going to interfere with Katie and Dan's wedding day at the beautiful Saddle & Cycle, think again! These two fun-loving people couldn't take the smiles off of their faces from the morning where they began the day surrounded by their closest friends to the end of the night when they danced the night away! Planned to perfection by Wrap it Up Parties, the day couldn't have run smoother! I couldn't help but smile when Dan dipped Katie for their grand first dance moment and maybe even shed a tear during her father's sweet toast. We are so grateful to have been a small part of their perfect day!
Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MorePeople often ask me why I shoot film. "Isn't it expensive," they ask? "No one does that anymore." "Why not digital?" And then....I receive scans that look like this - forward it on to them....and "oooohhhhh," they say, "I get it now."
Kiki and Chris - you are a gorgeous couple and we are thrilled to share a sneak peek of your most special day. Thank you for inviting us all the way to St. Joseph, Michigan to capture your perfect day - it was an honor!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreMarisol and Joseph couldn't be more perfect for each other and we are so honored to share a sneak peek of their beautiful St. Ignatius Tully Hall wedding! The laughter and smiles say it all!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreWhen one of your best friends (and fellow photogs!) gets married and you get to capture her day, it's kind of a big deal! Rachel and Juan's wedding at Ovation Chicago couldn't have been more perfect! And not to toot my own horn, but I have never seen a more talented group of vendors come together in one place! Cheers to Wrap it Up, Flowers for Dreams and Jenny Yoo for major gorgeousness! Oh and that first look...GAH!
Congrats you two - love you to pieces!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreHow's this for an absolutely stunning wedding?! Took me about 5 minutes to pick my jaw up off the floor when these film scans came in from Laura and Eric's wedding day! (But really though). Planned perfectly by Marquette Avenue Events, Laura and Eric's wedding at the Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago was straight out of a fairy tale.
Read MoreAs a photographer, sometimes you have those jackpot photoshoots where everything falls into place - the lighting is perfect, the couple is adorable and so in love...and that love radiates in every photo! Courtney and Kyle's engagement session at Olive Park was one of those *ta-da* sessions! From the sweet smiles and hugs to the real laughs, I just can't choose a favorite!
We can't wait for your wedding this year C + K! Enjoy this sneak peek...
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreAshley and Nate tied the knot on March 11, 2017 at one of my favorite Chicago loft venus, the Bridgeport Art Center! In addition to boasting some of the most incredible skyline views in Chicago, the open sun-drenched floor plan, is a film photographer's dream!
Ashley and I became quick friends after she contacted me to photograph her wedding. Soon after, Ashley was deployed abroad and in addition to planning her wedding from a distance (with the help of talented Maria from Plum and Ivy!), Ashley had to wait many months before seeing her soon to be husband right before their wedding day. The positive side is that it made the sweet moment they reunited, all the better!
Ashley looked radiant in a Victoria Sodukus gown while her bridesmaids donned navy blue floor length bridesmaid gowns. The succulents in her bridesmaids bouquets and decor were such a unique and beautiful choice! I especially loved the succulent escort cards, which were also gifts for the guests to take home. Guests dined on delicious appetizers and dinner, catered by Jewell Catering.
It was a perfect wedding, filled with romance, emotion and beauty! Thank you for letting us be a small part of your special day and enjoy this sneak peek!
(special thanks to Bonphotage Associate Madeline for beautifully second shooting!)
xo, Bonphotage
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I keep telling myself that I am going to wait for the film scans before releasing the next wedding sneak peek, but THEN, I go through the digital images and find so many beautiful and heartfelt moments, that I cannot wait (instant satisfaction of being a hybrid shooter!) And so here I find myself again, scrolling through the beauty of Friday, January 20, 2017, when Kathryn and Matt said "I do."
January 20, 2017 may go down in history as one of the most divisive days in this country's history, but I am honored to say that I was fortunate enough to witness the kind of unity amongst humans that ensures that LOVE will always trump hate. Kathryn and Matt's day was beautiful from beginning to end..period.
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