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Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Chicago Cultural Center - Layla & Imran

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Chicago Cultural Center - Layla & Imran

Layla and Imran planned the most amazing wedding! It started at Chicago’s finest luxury hotel, The London House Hotel and ended a few blocks away at the Chicago Cultural Center! The Cultural Center was designed in a neoclassical style over 100yrs ago and we are obsessed with every beautiful architectural detail, including the Tiffany & Co. dome ceiling.

One of my favorite photos from their day was during their ‘first look’ – Layla’s face holds so much emotion and happiness as she heads towards Imran, all in front of the beautiful Chicago River backdrop!

Big shoutout to City Girl Events for perfectly coordinating the day and Divine Deisgns for the beautiful florals!

xo, Bonphotage

Captured perfectly by Bonphotage photographer Serena.

2018 - Best of Bonphotage Weddings

2018 - Best of Bonphotage Weddings

Hard 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!

2018 Engagement Favorites : Chicago, California & Destination

2018 Engagement Favorites : Chicago, California & Destination

What 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!

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Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Haley Mansion - Jen & Casey

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Haley Mansion - Jen & Casey

We absolutely loved capturing Jenn and Casey’s magical wedding day at the Haley mansion! Jenn looked absolutely stunning and you can tell from Casey’s facial expression during their first look that he thought so too! 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

Bonphotage Fine Art Destination Wedding Photography - Chateau Cocomar - Chelsea & Nick

Bonphotage Fine Art Destination Wedding Photography - Chateau Cocomar - Chelsea & Nick

Rarely 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

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Makray Memorial Golf Club - Andra & Kyle

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Makray Memorial Golf Club - Andra & Kyle

We are so excited to share a sneak peek of Andra and Kyle’s beautiful Autumn wedding at Makray Memorial Golf Course! We are blessed to meet so many sweet couples through this business of ours and Andra and Kyle certainly rank amongst the best of the best! The Fall foliage was really showing off for their wedding day and we had a great time taking couple portraits at beautiful locations around the venue property. Many memorable speeches were made and happy tears shed! Another beautiful wedding for the books!

Congrats you two!

xo, Bonphotage

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Bridgeport Art Center - Lauren & Boyar

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Bridgeport Art Center - Lauren & Boyar

Lauren and Boyar’s wedding was one of the most fun days we’ve had the pleasure of capturing! Starting from the morning, everyone was so excited and the energy was contagious! The couple’s pup even made an appearance during couple portraits at Olive Park! The ceremony and reception both took place at Bridgeport Art Center, with beautiful jewel and green floral tones adorning the tables. We are so excited to share a sneak peek of their perfect day! Congratulations you two!

xo, Bonphotage

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Fourth Presbyterian Church and Osteria Via Stato Restaurant

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Fourth Presbyterian Church and Osteria Via Stato Restaurant

We 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

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Engagement Photography - Lincoln Park - Carrie & Gene

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Engagement Photography - Lincoln Park - Carrie & Gene

We 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

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Holy Name & Galleria Marchetti - Maggie & Matt

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Holy Name & Galleria Marchetti - Maggie & Matt

So 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

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Loyola Church & Blackstone Hotel - Annette and Marcus

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Loyola Church & Blackstone Hotel - Annette and Marcus

We had such a blast capturing Marcus and Annette’s magical wedding day at Loyola Church and the Blackstone Hotel! These two are so in love and their happiness radiated from start to finish of their perfect day! The whole day was planned perfectly by Christine Janda Design and Events and every beautiful detail was accounted for. Loyola’s stunning location right on Lake Michigan made for a beautiful ceremony space and the ornate and historic detail of the Blackstone ballroom was a stunning backdrop for the reception. We are so excited to share a sneak peek of their wedding day! Congrats you two!

xo, Bonphotage

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Engagement Photography - Chicago Art Institute - Megan & Ronald

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Engagement Photography - Chicago Art Institute - Megan & Ronald

Megan 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

Bonphotage California Fine Art Wedding Photography - Langham Huntington Pasadena - Tiffany & Scott

Bonphotage California Fine Art Wedding Photography - Langham Huntington Pasadena - Tiffany & Scott

We had been looking forward to Tiffany and Scott’s dream California destination wedding for the past year! Ever since speaking with Tiffany on the phone and hearing her vision of a fine art wedding aesthetic at one of the loveliest southern California venues - Langham Huntington Pasadena - we knew we were the perfect fit to capture her day! And a fairy tale wedding it was! From Tiffany’s sparkly Louboutin heels to the stunning Langham garden ceremony, the whole day was perfection from start to finish! We are honored to have been a small part of their wedding day and we are so excited to share a sneak peek of their day!

Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!

xo, Bonphotage

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Chicago Cultural Center - Samantha & Tanner

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Chicago Cultural Center - Samantha & Tanner

One 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.

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Bonphotage Fine Art Engagement Photography - Chicago Art Institute - Samara & Andy

Bonphotage Fine Art Engagement Photography - Chicago Art Institute - Samara & Andy

It was a pleasure spending time with Samara and Andy (and their adorable pup!) for their engagement session at the Chicago Art Institute! This stylish duo was perfectly photogenic and sweet and we can’t wait to capture their day at the Waldorf! We are swooning over their photos! Congrats you two - enjoy!

xo, Bonphotage

xo, Bonphotage

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Bonphotage Fine Art Wedding Photography - Drake Hotel - Lauren & Adriel

Bonphotage Fine Art Wedding Photography - Drake Hotel - Lauren & Adriel

Lauren 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

Bonphotage Fine Art Engagement Photography - Chicago Riverwalk - Alana & Ross

Bonphotage Fine Art Engagement Photography - Chicago Riverwalk - Alana & Ross

It was a pleasure spending time with Alana and Ross (and their adorable pup!) for their engagement session at the Chicago Riverwalk! This stylish duo were perfectly photogenic and sweet and we can’t wait to capture their day at Adler Planetarium! We are swooning over their photos! Congrats you two - enjoy!

xo, Bonphotage

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Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Ruffled Feathers Golf Course - Carli & Matt

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Ruffled Feathers Golf Course - Carli & Matt

We’d been looking forward to Carli and Matt’s wedding day at Ruffled Feathers Golf Course since we met them for their engagement session last year! These two are so fun loving and just a blast to be around. We couldn’t wait to capture their special day and boy was it one for the books! Definitely a contender for the most happiness on a wedding day! Congrats you two and thank you for letting us be a small part of your perfect day!

xo, Bonphotage

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - River Roast - Liz & Chris

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - River Roast - Liz & Chris

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

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Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Film Wedding Photography - Chicago History Museum - Kim & Rich

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Film Wedding Photography - Chicago History Museum - Kim & Rich

We just can’t stop swooning over Kim & Rich’s gorgeous wedding at the Chicago History Museum! The whole day was perfectly planned by Storybook Weddings and the florals from Life in Bloom were to die for! Kim started the day at the Ambassador Hotel, one of our favorite getting ready locations in the city, before heading to several picturesque locations around Lincoln Park. The two said “I do” surrounded by family and friends and the party went on late into the evening! Thank you so much Kim and Rich for letting us be part of your beautiful day and enjoy this sneak peek!

xo, Bonphotage