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Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Bridgeport Art Center - Marisa & Tim

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Bridgeport Art Center - Marisa & Tim

We 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.

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Engagement Photography - Chicago Riverwalk - Jillian & Kyle

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Engagement Photography - Chicago Riverwalk - Jillian & Kyle

Could these two be any more beautiful?! I had the best time with Jillian and Kyle capturing their engagement session at the Wrigley Building and riverwalk. I absolutely loved her bold choice in dress - doesn’t red look so stunning on film?! I can’t wait to capture their wedding at Solage in Napa later this year! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!

xo, Bonphotage

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Harold Washington Library - Dominique & Chris

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Harold Washington Library - Dominique & Chris

There 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

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Engagement Photography - Chicago Art Institute - Deb & Ramiro

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Engagement Photography - Chicago Art Institute - Deb & Ramiro

Deb and Ramiro have CHEMISTRY and boy did it shine through in their images! Deb looked stunning in a red dress and Ramiro kept her laughing through the whole engagement session! I had a great time with them at the Chicago Art Institute for their engagement photos and cannot wait to capture their wedding this year at Adler Planetarium! Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek!

xo, Bonphotage

Bonphotage Chicago Engagement Photography - Chicago Riverwalk - Taylor & Jim

Bonphotage Chicago Engagement Photography - Chicago Riverwalk - Taylor & Jim

We had a great time getting to know Taylor and Jim during their Chicago riverwalk engagement session! How gorgeous was Taylor’s dress?! These two were friends for many years long before they got together - and doesn’t that always make for the best love story? We cannot wait for their wedding later this year!

Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!

xo, Bonphotage

Bonphotage Milwaukee Engagement Photography - Villa Terrace Museum - Ellie & Justin

Bonphotage Milwaukee Engagement Photography - Villa Terrace Museum - Ellie & Justin

Ellie and Justin are tying the knot this year in Italy! Villa Terrace Decorative Arts museum in Milwaukee was the perfect venue for their engagement session to evoke the European vibe! We had the best time with these two - they had amazing chemistry with each other which really came through in the images and were just a general joy to be around! We cannot wait for their Italian destination wedding!

Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!

xo, Bonphotage

Bonphotage Chicago Engagement Photography - Chicago Riverwalk - Marissa & Alex

Bonphotage Chicago Engagement Photography - Chicago Riverwalk - Marissa & Alex

We had a great time with Marissa and Alex at the Chicago riverwalk capturing their engagement session! We almost had to reschedule the shoot because Chicago weather would not cooperate (snow in April??) but the sun came out just in time! We annot wait for their wedding at the Intercontinental!

Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!

xo, Bonphotage

Bonphotage Fine Art Chicago Engagement Photography- Chicago Riverwalk - Rachel & Sam

Bonphotage Fine Art Chicago Engagement Photography- Chicago Riverwalk - Rachel & Sam

Rachel and Sam are the sweetest! We had a great time with them at the Chicago riverwalk capturing their engagement session and we cannot wait for their wedding this year! Also, can we take about how gorgeous red looks on fuji400h film? Love! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!

xo, Bonphotage

Bonphotage Chicago and California Fine Art Wedding Photography - Bel Air Bay Club - Emma & Geoff

Bonphotage Chicago and California Fine Art Wedding Photography - Bel Air Bay Club - Emma & Geoff

Emma 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.

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Brittany and Lester - Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Brittany and Lester - Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Brittany and Lester celebrated their intimate elopement at the Waldorf Astoria and we are so thrilled to share a sneak peek! Andrea from Soiree Smith and Jason from Flowers for Dreams created the most magical chuppah dripping in florals and a tablescape straight out of a Beauty and the Beast fantasy (think candelabras and florals galore!) B & L even included their two little pups in the photos!

Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!

xo, Bonphotage

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Victoria and Jeff - Hotel Allegro

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Victoria and Jeff - Hotel Allegro

Aren’t these florals just everything?! We are loving the jewel tones Vickie chose for her winter wedding at Chicago’s Hotel Allegro! As if her stunning Galia Lahav wedding gown and cathedral veil wasn’t enough to woo her new husband, the beautiful bride wore not one, not two, but three beautiful gowns throughout the day! The whole day was filled with happy tears and laughter and made for the perfect wedding day. It was an honor being part of their special day - congratulations you two!

xo, Bonphotage

Captured perfectly by Bonphotage associate photographers Rachel, Ben and Josh.

xo, Bonphotage

Captured perfectly by Bonphotage photographer Serena.

Bonphotage Chicago and Destination Fine Art Wedding Photography - Kate & Matt - Mandarin Oriental & Ostra Restaurant

Bonphotage Chicago and Destination Fine Art Wedding Photography - Kate & Matt - Mandarin Oriental & Ostra Restaurant

The only thing better than a wedding day celebration is two of them! Everything from Kate and Matt’s wedding day was straight out a fairy tale, from the lush florals to the beautiful details and the adorable frenchie! We were honored to capture Kate and Matt’s intimate wedding celebration at the Mandarin Oriental Boston and Ostra Restaurant and we cannot wait to capture part 2 of their wedding celebration in Chicago!

Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!

xo, Bonphotage

Capture perfectly by Bonphotage photographer Serena.

Bonphotage Chicago and Destination Wedding Photography - Stacey & Reed - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Bonphotage Chicago and Destination Wedding Photography - Stacey & Reed - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

There's nothing quite as romantic as the ever-restless sea... the tides, the shifting sands, the delivery of unmatched sunset backdrops. Maybe it's why many of us look to the ocean to celebrate love. Stacey and Reed chose Punta Cana, Dominican Republic for their idyllic location and what a dream wedding it was!

Stacey looked absolutely stunning in her Hayley Paige gown and Reed’s expression during their first look and when she came down the aisle said it all! We are so honored to have photographed their beautiful day in the Dominican and we hope you enjoy this beautiful sneak peek as much as we do!

xo, Bonphotage

Captured beautifully by Bonphotage photographer Serena.

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Radisson Blue Aqua Hotel - Kelly & Vince

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Radisson Blue Aqua Hotel - Kelly & Vince

We’re just going to pretend it’s not -60 outside right now and enjoy a sneak peek of Kelly & Vince’s beautiful Radisson Aqua Blu Hotel wedding! Kelly chose red roses for her winter wonderland wedding and she looked absolutely stunning coming down the aisle! The whole day was filled with happy tears and laughter and made for the perfect wedding day. It was an honor being part of their special day - congratulations you two!

xo, Bonphotage

Captured perfectly by Bonphotage photographer Serena.

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Drake Hotel - Erica & Kyle

Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Drake Hotel - Erica & Kyle

We are so excited to share a sneak peek of Erica & Kyle’s stunning Drake Hotel wedding! Every detail was carefully thought out, from Erica’s sparkly Louboutin’s to her matching YSL bag, to the stunning florals from Divine Designs - it was all so dreamy! Erica looked absolutely stunning and you can tell from Kyle’s reaction during their first look that he felt the same way! It was an honor being part of their special day - congratulations you two!

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 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