When an absolutely gorgeous bride wears a Pronovias gown in a dreamy ballroom like the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in downtown Chicago and dances the night away with her prince charming, you know the images are going to be stunning! And our jaws are still on the floor from all the gorgeous film scans from their day! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreYes, they are a real couple, not models! And their wedding was absolutely stunning! We are so excited to share a sneak peek into Lynn + Erik's beautiful wedding day! Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreTalk about beauty! These two couldn't be sweeter and we can't wait for their California wedding! Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreNow, *THIS* is a Chicago wedding! With a "who's-who" of wedding vendors, a perfectly sunny day and a gorgeous Chicago skyline, Allie + Kenny's wedding was one for the books! Wrap It Up Parties perfectly executed the day, starting from the ceremony, which took place at the Loew's hotel, overlooking the city, with beautiful candelabras and florals from Kehoe Designs. Inside, peonies flowed from the sweetheart table and the "Beauty and the Beast" theme continued with a giant fairy tale love story for guests to take their photos in front of. The couple danced the night away and fun was had by all! What an enchanted evening!
Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreA little rain wasn't going to stop Dmitriy and Liz from enjoying every moment of their dream wedding! Their nuptials had it all, from the cutest pup in a tux, to an adorable first look on Kinzie Bridge, to dessert table #goals, to Dmitriy's surprise dance performance for his beautiful bride!
After heading to some of Chicago's most picturesque portrait locations, this sweet duo tied the knot at Cconcorde Banquets. Laughs, delicious food and old fashioned fun was had by all! Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreThis lucky lady gets to have not one, but TWO wedding days! And we are lucky enough to capture this stylish lady and her Norwegian love on BOTH days! When a friend offered her absolutely stunning private Chicago roof deck for nuptials #1, how could Kendal refuse? I am absolutely swooning over her Sex in the City inspired look and those viewwsssss...
Congrats Kendal + Olav!!
Photo Credit - Cody for Bonphotage
Read MoreSue Ping and Hyun tied the knot at one of our favorite Chicago venues - Galleria Marchetti! Sue and Hyun got ready at the Godfrey Hotel and rented the entire roof deck for their detail shots and first look (a film photographer's dream!) The ceremony took place under the beautiful ivy- covered archway in Galleria Marchetti's courtyard and then the party moved inside for the tented reception in all it's pink and white glory! I can't get enough of their beautiful film scans!
Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreThese two lovebirds met by the pool in Mexico when their families happened to be vacationing at the same resort many years ago. Against the odds and after long distance dating, here they are, ready to tie the knot this year at the Warwick Allerton in downtown Chicago! I had the best time at the Chicago Riverwalk with Chelsey + Scott during their engagement session and we can't wait to capture their wedding day!
Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreTo say we've had the opportunity to capture a fair share of beautiful weddings this year would be an understatement...and the wedding season has just begun! Cecilia and Josh's Evanston nuptials were no exception! Bonphotage associates Cody and Jordan had a blast hanging with this laid-back crowd and one of the "funnest wedding parties" of the year! Personally, I can't get over the beautiful lighting, sweet first look and GIANT floral bouquet!
Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
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 MoreWeddings like Chelsea + David's at the Green Turtle Bay Resort in Kentucky are the reason why we LOVE destination weddings! Surrounded by picturesque nature and their closest family and friends, C + D said "I do" in one of the most heartfelt ceremonies I have had the pleasure of witnessing. Let's just say, more than a couple tears were shed! Not to mention, an absolutely stunning braid and dapper groom!
I can't get enough of their film scans and am so happy for these two and all the future holds for them!
Congrats you two! xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreCurrent obsessions - DL Loft in Chicago and this adorable lifestyle engagement session! Brieanne and Tom love the lifelike look of film and wanted to use that medium to capture their favorite pastime, cooking together! DL Loft, inspired by Parisian style, was the perfect location. I am swooning over the every single photo!
Congrats you two and we can't wait for your Newberry Library wedding next year!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreHoly moly, this wedding! Kate and Reilly had a perfect day in Oakbrook to tie the knot! Expansive greenery and a fun, laid-back couple truly made for photog heaven! This Butterfield Country Club wedding is one for the books!
Thank you to Bonphotage associates Madeline and Brittany for perfectly capturing this beautiful wedding!
Enjoy this sneak peek K + R! xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreThe weather couldn't have been more perfect for these two smitten kittens during our gorgeous engagement session at Olive Park! I adore this session so much - just look at how photogenic and stylish these two are! Can’t wait for their wedding at Cafe Brauer!
Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreSome weddings just leave you speechless. The emotion, the love, the happy tears...Megan and Kiril's wedding was one of those. The whole day was executed to perfection by Lola Events and no detail was overlooked. Megan started her day at the Public Hotel where Sonia Roselli Beauty beautifully applied makeup for her and her best girls. Laughs, champagne and CARTIER followed (yes, Megan was lucky enough to open the most stunning Cartier bracelet from her love!)
Kirin and Megan saw each other for the first time when she walked down the aisle at Gallery 1028. Megan looked absolutely radiant in her Sarah Seven gown! The party continued well into the night with dancing and fun for all!
Congratulations you two and thank you for letting us be a small part of your beautiful day!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreHoly peony!! Chris and Tricia's wedding still has us majorly swooning!! Every detail was planned to perfection and the day was perfectly executed by the amazing team at MLP Events and the florals by Anemone Creative were incredible!
Chris and Tricia's day started at the Gwen Hotel in downtown Chicago. The couple got ready surrounded by their family and friends before seeing each other for a first look on the penthouse terrace! Family and bridal party then headed out for photos on the sunniest Chicago day!
The party then headed over to Galleria Marchetti where the couple said "I do" under a beautiful ivy-covered archway adorned with florals. The celebrations continued with delicious food, talented violinist and dancing well into the night!
We are honored to have been a part of this beautiful day and hope you enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
special thanks to Bonphotage Associate Rachel for beautifully assisting!
Read MoreAmanda and Jason's modern wedding at the Ravenswood Event Center was one for the record books! Starting with her gorgeous bouquet in bright colors, to the perfectly styled reception, not a single detail was forgotten! It was so important to A + J that their guests have a fun time and as an objective observer, I can say that was definitely the case! Guests dined at food stations serving delicious food and danced well into the night while a live band kept the atmosphere festive!
It was an honor to be a part of your special day - congratulations you two!
xo, Bonphotage
special thanks to Serena and Rachel for beautifully assisting <3
Read MoreWhile half of the Bonphotage team was in Nashville shooting weddings last weekend, the other half was in Chicago capturing beauty in Chicago. And boy, was I happy when I saw the beauty that went down at the Beverly Country Club last Saturday! Megan looked absolutely stunning in her wedding gown and there is no question that fun was had by all - I mean, even just looking at the photos makes you want to smile! Oh my - don't forget to take a look at the sweetest ring bearer of all time...GAH!
Congrats Megan and Jordan - we are honored to have been a part of your special day! Enjoy this sneak peek!
Special thanks to Cody and Brittany for beautifully capturing the day!
Read MoreAside from the cute umbrella photos, you'd never know it was a rainy day on Adrienne and Phil's wedding day. Adrienne looked stunning in her gown from Alice in Ivory and the violet and lilac bridesmaids dresses made for the most beautiful color scheme! The bridesmaids wore purple bracelets to match their dresses, gifted to them from the bride.
After leaving the Westin, the bridal party headed to Union Station for classic Chicago portraits. After a beautiful ceremony, the party continued to Lincoln Park's Cafe Brauer where lots of laughs and dancing kept on through the night!
We are honored to have been a small part of their beautiful day! Enjoy this sneak peek you two!
xo,
Bonphotage
(photographed by Cody and Madeline of Bonphotage)
Read MoreI was shooting an editorial in Hawaii when I received a call from Katie Weir asking if I was available on May 6, 2017 to photograph her wedding in Nashville to her long time love, country music-recording artist, Josh Gracin. Those of you who know me and know I grew up in the high desert in Southern California where country music was all the rage, might understand why I had to double check that I had heard correctly. I grew up watching Josh's career begin on American Idol and then listening to his hits on the radio. Of course, my answer to Katie was "Heck Yes!"
Shortly after, Katie and Josh made the trek to Chicago with their *adorable* German Shepard to take their engagement photos. Katie looked stunning in an ombre red BCBG dress and glittery Jimmy Choo's and oh...her RING...*swoon*!
I can hardly wait for their big day and am so honored to have had the privilege to document their engagement (coming to a fab magazine soon!)
Congrats you two! xo, Bonphotage
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