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Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Newberry Library - Brieanne + Thomas

We just love the Newberry Library and it was a perfect location for Thomas and Brieanne's classic Chicago wedding! Their perfect day included a magical first look, portraits at the beautiful Newberry Library spiral staircase, beautiful florals from Zuzu's and the best group of dancing family and friends a couple could ask for! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!

xo, Bonphotage

special thanks to Bonphotage Associate Cody for perfectly capturing the day!

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Bonphotage Fine Art Film Destination Wedding Photography - Chateau Bouthonvilliers France - Nicole + Tarik

I literally squealed when these film scans landed in my inbox. Quite possibly the most beautiful wedding we've had the privilege of covering, Nicole + Tarik's special day was nothing short of a dream! The ceremony took place by the chapel steps at the historic Chateau Bouthonvilliers in the French Countryside. It had been raining in the morning but the skies opened up with the perfect amount of sun and light breeze right before they said "I do" (a film photographer's dream!) The flowers from Floresie were out of this world (see her bouquet!!) and we absolutely cannot forget Nicole's blush Lazaro dress which literally stopped me in my tracks! Every detail was accounted for, from the oval emerald stunning engagement ring, to the hand calligraphed vow books to the studded louboutins, and all of it was perfectly executed by Mayra from The Event House. 

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Bonphotage Fine Art Chicago Engagement Photography - Meghan + Brian

These two give us all the feels and we can't wait to capture their wedding at the end of the year! Congrats Meghan and Brian and enjoy this sneak peek! 

xo, Bonphotage

special thanks to Bonphtoage Associate Rachel for capturing!

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Bonphotage Fine Art Wedding Photography - Ashley + Matt - Langham Hotel + Studio Manarchy

Ok, seriously, could Ashley have looked more stunning on her wedding day?! Ashley started her morning at the Langham Hotel in downtown Chicago with her best gals before heading to Studio Manarchy to marry her love, Matt! Matt spent the morning with his best guys (and umm..the world's cutest pups!!) and had us all oohing and aahing over the fabulous Rolex Ashley gave him as wedding gift! Estera Events perfectly executed their special day and we are so honored to have captured all the beauty! 

Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!

xo, Bonphotage

special thanks to Bonphotage Associate Cody + Brittany for perfectly capturing the day!

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Bonphotage Celebrity Nashville Wedding Photography - American Idol Alum Josh Gracin Weds Katie Gracin - As Published in People Magazine + Style Me Pretty

American Idol alum Josh Gracin married his partner of over two years, Katie Weir, in one of the most beautiful weddings we've had the pleasure of capturing. 

When Katie called me and explained her love of film photography and how they wanted to create a "fine art wedding" with an Old Hollywood feel while also staying true to their country roots, I knew this was going to be a beautiful day! 

On May 6, 2017, Josh and Katie said "I do" in Nashville, Tennessee at the Green Door Gourmet under a chiffon adorned structure covered in green and white hydrangeas. Katie arrived at the end of the aisle in a fancy car before stepping out for her love Josh to see her for the first time. 

Every detail was worthy of a "fine art" label, from the four mrs. boxes, to Katie's sparkly Christian Louboutin heels to her absolutely stunning Galia Lahav gown! Katie presented each of her bridesmaids with gifts from Tiffany's, each customized. 

The party continued into the barn area, draped in crystal chandelier and silver and pink detail. With regards to the cake, Josh tells us “We wanted a minimalist theme for the wedding so this cake really went well with the simple and modern design aspect." During the reception  venue, guests dug into the all-white confection made up of two tiers of chocolate cake filled with chocolate mousse buttercream and salted caramel, and two tiers of traditional almond wedding cake. The whole creation was covered with vanilla buttercream in “rustic textured lines” and decorated with white flowers.  

The pair also incorporated a sentimental piece into their cake cutting ceremony: “We had ‘Mr. & Mrs. Gracin – May 6, 2017’ engraved on the front of the servingware, and the back reads ‘I Like You a Lot’, which is a song by Jake Owen that Katie sent to me after dating for a couple of months,” says Josh Gracin, whose own single “Nothin’ Like Us” is steadily streaming on Spotify. “She also had it engraved in my wedding ring.”

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Bonphotage Fine Art Chicago Engagement Photography - Stacey + Alex (and Winston!)

Happy Friday! Is #FrenchieFriday a thing? Because it really should be! Obsessed with this lifestyle engagement session staring Winston, the world's cutest french bulldog! I had so much fun hanging out with this trio in Wicker Park and I can't wait for their wedding at Architectural Artifacts next year! 

Congrats you two (I mean, three!) 

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Chrysa + Ryan

Chrysa + Ryan couldn't be sweeter! How lucky are we to work with the loveliest couples?! We are swooning over the beautiful lighting and precious moments during their engagement session in downtown Chicago! We can't wait for their wedding day next year!

Congrats you two! 

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Elite Yacht - Karin + Ryo

A wedding on a yacht with the Chicago skyline as a backdrop, the sweetest couple and an incredible fireworks show?! YES please! We are so excited to share a sneak peek of Karin + Ryo's absolutely gorgeous wedding which took place on a perfectly sunny Chicago day abroad the Elite Yacht at Navy Pier! Thank you K +R for allowing us to be a small part of your perfect day! 

xo, Bonphotage

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Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Monte Bello Estate - Paige + Nathan

Paige and Nathan's Monte Bello Estate wedding was a dream!! We can't get over how picture perfect their day was! Enjoy this sneak peek you two and CONGRATULATIONS! 

xo, Bonphotage 

special thank you to Bonphotage photographer Rachel for perfectly capturing the day! 

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Bonphotage Fine Art Film Chicago Wedding Photography - Wauconda Private Estate - Leah + Kyle

Leah + Kyle's wedding at a private estate in Wauconda, IL definitely goes down as one of the most beautiful weddings we've had the pleasure of photographing. From the peony adorned cake to the breathtaking setting along side the lake, it was truly a scene from a fairytale - and captured on film - SWOON! Planned beautifully by Storybook weddings and an all-star team of vendors, we are so excited to share a sneak peek of their beautiful day! Prepare to majorly, majorly swoon!

Congrats you two!

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Fine Art Wedding Photography - Noah's Event Center Naperville - Kady + Kyle

Combine film photography, a beautiful setting, gorgeous flowers by Flowers for Dreams and the sweetest couple and - MAGIC! We had a fabulous time capturing Kady and Kyle's wedding at Noah's Event Center in Naperville and are still swooning over all of the fabulous decor and details! The hand made programs with drawings of each person in the wedding party and stunning chiffon draping are two of our personal faves! We couldn't be happier for Kady and Kyle!

Enjoy this sneak peek you two!

xo,, Bonphotage

Special thanks to Cody and Madeline for beautifully capturing the day!

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Bonphotage Fine Art Bridal Shower Photography - Noah's Event Center Lincolnshire - Meriam + Samer

When your bridal shower includes loads of beautiful natural light and *three* beautifully ornate outfits, WIN. Meriam's celebration at Noah's Event Center in Lincolnshire was one of the prettiest I've witnessed and I am so happy for her!

Enjoy this sneak peek!

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Fine Art Wedding Photography - Jhankar + Arpit

Over the course of her two day wedding celebration, Jhankar was lucky enough to wear not two, but three, beautiful dresses! I am a huge fan of indian wedding traditions, not only because they are so lively and fun, but because the colors just look so beautiful on film! Thank you to Bonphotage associates Madeline and Jordan for beautifully capturing Jhankar and Arpit's wedding day!

Enjoy this sneak peek!

xo, Bonphotage

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Bonphotage Loews Hotel Chicago Roofdeck Wedding - Allie + Kenny

Now, *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 

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Bonphotage Concorde Banquets Wedding Photography - Dmitriy + Liz

A 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 

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Bonphotage Naperville Country Club Wedding Photography - Meghan + Michael

Bouquet LOVE!! Michael + Meghan nailed Pantone's color of the year "greenery" with the stunning florals at their Naperville Country Club nuptials! The picturesque grounds of the country club made for the perfect backdrop for beautiful portraits that the adorable couple will cherish for a lifetime! These two are as sweet as can be, and so smitten with each other, it makes our job perfectly effortless!

Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek! 

xo, Bonphotage

Photo Credit - Cody and Jessica of Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Galleria Marchetti Wedding Photography - Sue Ping + Hyun

Sue 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 

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Bonphotage Evanston Wedding Photography - Josh + Cecilia

To 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 

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Bonphotage Ovation Chicago Film Wedding Photography - Rachel + Juan

When 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

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