Beautiful 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 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 MoreThe best kind of wedding is the one that blends families and cultures. We absolutely love shooting diverse weddings with different traditions and customs and ZUlly and Alek's was just that! From the Mariachi band to the Ukranian dessert table, these two perfectly blended their traditions for a beautiful celebration! We are so excited to share a sneak peek of their beautiful wedding day at the Metropolis Ballroom. Congratulations and enjoy you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Photographed beautifully by Bonphotage photographers Serena and Rachel.
Congratulations you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreBrittany and Patrick met at Loyola Law School and have been inseparable ever since! Brittany planned the sweetest surprise for Patrick during their first look! She hired a live band to sing Andrew's favorite song on the roofdeck of the Trump Hotel - so romantic! The two were then married at Chicago's hidden gem - the Ivy Room. Brittany carried a stunning bouquet of greenery and white florals from Flowers for Dreams. There were so many sweet elements from their wedding day, including beautiful vows written for one another and a stunning chandelier and floral installation above the dance floor! We are so excited to share a sneak peek into their perfect day!
Congratulations you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreBeautiful couple alert! Erin and Eric are the kind of people you just want to be around. We absolutely loved capturing their beautiful wedding at River Roast Chicago. The location was 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 MoreWe have truly enjoyed every moment of working with Michele and Bill - from their initial consultation, to their engagement session to their beautiful wedding day! These two are such genuinely kind people and their love for each other really shines through. Their wedding at Pinstripes Oakbrook included so many happy and emotional tears - trust us - we may have shed a few ourselves! We are so excited to share a sneak peek of their wedding day! Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Photographed beautifully by Bonphotage Photographer Serena.
Read MoreYou’ve heard us say that the Drake Hotel is one of our favorite Chicago wedding venues, with it’s grand ballroom and regal setting. Yet somehow, every time we shoot a wedding there, it just keeps getting better and better! Jeannie wore not one, but two wedding gowns and their adorable dog Murphy even made a few appearances! The weather was absolutely perfect for portraits at North Avenue beach with beautiful skyline views (and the Drake) in the background! We are swooning over their film scans and so excited to share a sneak peek of their perfect wedding day!
Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreStacey and Alex are the kind of couple that you just want to be around. They are so laid back and adorable together! Stacey’s wedding day started at the Viceroy Hotel with her closest family and friends while Alex got ready at their condo with his UK friends who flew in for the occasion! Their ceremony took place in the beautiful courtyard of Architectural Artifacts. The couple said “I do” under an arch adorned with greenery from Stemline Creative. Christine Janda perfectly planned the event and the party got started as soon as everyone entered the reception space! We are so excited to share a sneak peek of their perfect day! Congratulations and enjoy!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreOur jaws dropped when we walked in to Heather and William’s stunning wedding at Heritage Farm! Heather looked absolutely stunning in her Hayley Paige gown and the floral arch backdrop for their ceremony was out of this world! Every moment from their day was perfection and we are so excited to share a sneak peek of their wedding day! Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreHave you ever seen a more stunning bride and groom?! Kelly and Patrick were all smiles from start to finish of their Danada House wedding and you can see why - it was straight out of a fairy tale! Kelly's bouquet was beautifully designed by Splendor of Eden and the beautiful venue was a perfect setting for their perfect day! We can't get enough of their beautiful film images and we are so excited to share a sneak peek of their day! Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreYou haven't seen a wedding dress until you've seen Tara's wedding dress! Her Pronovias gown was fitting of a royal wedding - and a royal wedding it was! Every detail was planned beautifully and with love by her mother (who happens to be a designer!) Their wedding took place at the Drake and included all the bells and whistles - including a gorgeous old Rolls Royce! We can't get enough of Tara and Eddie's beautiful wedding photos!
Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreYou wouldn't even know from these gorgeous images that just moments after they were taken, it started pouring rain! Sarah and Jeremy were such good sports - and seriously, could they be more gorgeous and in love?! Cannot wait for their wedding next year!
Congrats you two - we can't wait to capture your wedding!
xo, Bonphotage
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreWhat an absolute dream to see our work published on Martha Stewart Weddings today! You would never know it was a freezing day in Milwaukee when a dream team of vendors and the Bonphotage Photography team got together in Milwaukee at Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum for the Bonphotage Photography workshop ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
From Martha Stewart, "No place has quite the same allure as Europe—which explains why it's a popular wedding destination for couples planning an ultra-romantic fête. While each across-the-pond country comes with its own rich legacy and historic architecture, that Old-World feeling distinct to Europe surrounds you no matter where you are on the continent. Whether you're standing in front of a château in the South of France or basking in the sun on a Spanish villa's veranda, there's one thing that's certain: That vibe, strong enough to make you dream of a life as an ex-pat, doesn't come along very often when you're stateside—and you sense it even less (if at all) in your hometown.At least, that's what Lynzie Hazan of believed until she stumbled upon the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum in—believe it or not—Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Hazan took one look at the mansion, designed in the style of a 16th-century Italian Renaissance mansion, and knew that it "needed to be captured in an elegant way." Suddenly, the idea came to her. "While we all dream of a European wedding, it isn't always an option," she explains. "So, why not bring Europe to the couple?"
She then assembled a dream team—which included Régine Danielle Events and Frontier Flowers of Fontana—to bring her vision of a European-inspired styled shoot, complete with a color palette informed by the Tuscan-inspired venue, vintage rentals, and an antique-filled tablescape, to life. With the villa's sprawling gardens, terracotta tiled roof, and waterfront location (it overlooks Lake Michigan!) as a backdrop, it's almost impossible to believe that this concept came together in the continental U.S.
Of course, not every couple has access to a venue designed with the Italianate architecture of the past as a model, especially if they're getting hitched in the place where they grew up. But that absolutely doesn't mean that you can't plan a European-themed celebration. Here, Hazan and her team give their tips on planning and executing a hometown wedding that feels like a little sliver of Tuscany."
Régine Danielle Events BERTA Ultimate Bride LoveOffering Josh Sopa Sidney Stutzman-Hatchett Golden Style Consulting Christian Louboutin Relic Vintage Rentals Frontier Flowers of Fontana Avant Gardenia Kate Johnson Artistry Beauty Team
Read MoreSometimes you just need to put a beautiful bride in a yellow vintage truck, surround her by lemons and vines and bring Palm Springs feels to Chicago! While we LOVE our real weddings, there is something to be said for feeding your creativity and playing with lighting and texture. When Flowers for Dreams asked us to capture a vibrant, colorful editorial for the main feature in One Fourth Magazine, it was a no-brainer!
The concept was brilliantly created by Unadorned Magazine and took place at Architectural Artifacts in Chicago's trendy West Loop. Pineapples and citrus adorned the gold cart and vintage couch from Bowery and Bash. We played with shooting film in the dark, lighting techniques and enough florals to keep us swooning for weeks after!
See more from this incredible shoot here and in the recent print issue of One Fourth Mag. Scroll down to see incredible Bonphotage Videography of the whole editorial!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreWe are so thrilled to introduce you all to Serena! With over 10 years of photography experience and an absolutely stunning portfolio, she was an obvious choice to add to our fine art photography team!
Read MoreIt is always such an honor to see our film photography work published in prestigious magazines! We are so thrilled to finally share this gorgeous bridal editorial which took place at Shore Club Chicago, with some of the most talented vendors in the business!
From Trendy Bride Magazine, "While Chicago is well known for it's glorious skyline, it is often overlooked for it's equally beautiful shoreline. With this inspiration shoot, Storybook Weddings wanted to showcase the fact that midwestern brides need not hop a flight to CA to dig their toes in the sand on their wedding day! The Shore Club, perfectly situated along Lakeshore Avenue, made the perfect venue!"
Photographer: bonphotage// Model: Alex Moss// Bakery: Toni Patisserie & Cafe// Linens and Coverings: BBJ Linen // Equipment Rentals: Hall's Rentals // Apparel: Black Tie Formalwear // Makeup Artist: // Model:Heather Nicole Wilson // Floral Designer: Dilly Lily // Invitation Designer: Mite Print // Apparel: Honey Bridal // Heirlooms and extras: The Mrs. Box //Cinema and Video: Bonphotage // Event Venue: Shore Club Chicago // Planning and Styling: Storybook Weddings & Events
Read MoreThe first time Jessica described her wedding vision, I knew it would be beautiful...but I had no idea it would be THIS beautiful! The wedding took place in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and stunning florals were the name of the game! From Jessica's incredible bouquet to the two incredible installations at the ceremony and reception, I was in photographer heaven! Jessica and Dan's wedding day was full of so many special moments, including an adorable first look with Jessica and her brothers, emotional toasts and dancing that lasted late into the night! We are honored to have been a small part in their perfect day! Enjoy this sneak peek you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreAmie and Ben's wedding was one for the books! This stunning couple flew from their home in New York City to the bride's hometown of Dallas, Texas to tie the knot and we couldn't be happier to have been a part of it! This couple was surrounded by so much love all day and their ceremony was just about the sweetest we've ever seen. The sun starting to set behind them as they exchanged vows was just the icing on the cake! Guests smiled, laughed, enjoyed some real Texas bbq under beautiful strands of twinkle lights hung from the ceiling at historic Winfrey Point. The couple had a pubic first dance in front of their loved ones and ended with the night with their own private last dance. A perfect end to a perfect evening!
Read MoreCombine golden hour, the stunning Chicago skyline and a beautiful couple in love - and MAGIC! We are swooning over Chris + Liz's engagement session and cannot wait for their wedding next year! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
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