Where do we start with these two?? How about the fact that when walked in the hotel room at the start of the day, we immediately felt like Sophia had been our bestie for years?? We were laughing and having fun from the start, and it’s a good thing too— because Friday the 13th tested us at every turn! Through every obstacle we faced: construction, traffic, rain, a bad tumble (thankfully everyone was okay!!), these two kept smiling and taking a step back to take in the big picture of their wedding day. We were so impressed by how they handled everything that came their way with grace and laughter, and kept the shining light of their love burning bright. It bodes well for their life together: they clearly will be tackling everything as a team. Which is what marriage is all about.
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From the moment we first chatted with Emily about her wedding vision, we knew this was going to be a wedding to remember! Most important to Emily was candid portraits of the people who came from far and wide to witness their nuptials and we could see why! There wasn’t a dry tear in the house when Jason’s mother announced that there was a new “Mrs. Trueblood in town!” Every detail was perfectly planned and executed, including Emily’s TWO beautiful bridal looks!
Captured beautifully by Bonphotage photographer Serena.
bride • @emilli_onaire | groom • @jasonjtrueblood
planner • @thegildedaisleweddings
photo • @serena.bonphotage.photo | @bonphotage
venue • @westmorelandcountryclub
makeup • @joannabartistry
hair• @rarebirdbeauties
floral • @twosistersevents
decor @rusticswan
band • @xylobandsglobal
cake • @deflouredbakery
paper goods • @lullabelledesign | @letterpresslyds
transportation • @_pontarelli
church • @saintsjfx_wilmette
We’ll just be over here DYING over Kim & Brandon’s STUNNING film scans..GAH. Dream team with the sweetest couple captured beautifully by @serena.bonphotage.photo . The University Club is such a stunning venue with it’s soaring Chicago views and gothic architectural detail. The stained glass and elaborate details take you on a trip to Europe and it was the perfect setting for K & B’s elegant wedding celebration! We are so grateful to have been a small part of their day! Congrats you two!
bride • @kimm618
photo • @serena.bonphotage.photo | @bonphotage | @bonphotage.associates
planner • Grace with @clementinechicago
venue • @universityclubofchicago
floral • @juliettanfloraldesign
hair and makeup • @tamaramakeup
rentals • @satinchair
dj • @figmedia
bride’s getting ready • @rcchicago
xo,
Bonphotage
Read MoreLincoln Park was the beautiful scene of Jessica and Bobby’s engagement session! The rain held off long enough for the perfect overcast sky and we had the best time with these lovebirds! We cannot wait for their wedding next year!
xo, Bonphotage
Captured perfectly by Bonphotage photographer Serena
Read MoreTheodora and Eric travelled from New York City to Chicago to say their vows in front of their family and fiends and it was MAGICAL! Theodora had a specific vision for her wedding which included a backdrop (a la Sofia Grange style!), an incredible vintage Valentino gown and even a couture crown - she was truly a QUEEN on her wedding day! Eric and Theodora said their vows privately on a gorgeous sunny day before heading to RPM Events for cocktails with stunning views of the Chicago River. The day was perfection from start to finish and captured beautifully by Bonphotage photographer Serena.
Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
bride • @theodorarains | groom • @ericsrains
photo + video | @serena.bonphotage.photo | @bonphotage | @bonphotage.associates
venue • @rpmeventschicago
makeup • @alyssadianamakeup
hair • @tinamarie.hair
floral • @flowerfetishchicago
cake • @ecbg_studio
How about a little sneak peek of Kristina and Nick’s wedding at the beautiful Biltmore Country Club!? The most beautiful day with such a sweet couple! Our eyes were locked on the film scans as they started to come in - it always feels like Christmas - and when the subjects are this gorgeous - can you blame us?! Congratulations you two and thank you for trusting us to capture your perfect day!
xo, Bonphotage
Captured beautifully by Bonphotage Photographer Serena
photo + video • @serena.bonphotage.photo | @bonphotage | @bonphotage.associates
planner • @urbanallureevents | @ginavanderson
floral + decor • @cjjanda | @cjesami
hair + makeup • @windycityglam
venue • @biltmorecc
band • @patricklentzentertainment
cake • @bittersweetpastryshop
sweets table • @ambrosiaeuro
lighting • @satinchair
Oh goodness - where to start with these two?! They were oozing joy and chemistry at their engagement session and the magic only continued through to their wedding day. We had the best time capturing Ashley and Matt’s beautiful wedding at our favorite Chicago History Museum (one of the best spots in the city for classic drone’s eye view shots - scroll down!) The weather was perfect and they were absolutely GLOWING! We are so grateful for incredible clients that make our day easy peasy just being themselves! Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Captured perfectly by Bonphotage photographer Serena
photo + video • @serena.bonphotage.photo | @bonphotage | @bonphotage.associates
planner • @simply_azure
floral • @flowersfordreams
venue • @chicagomuseumevents
catering • @foodforthoughtchicago
hair and makeup • @danielakostabeauty
dress • @martinalianabridal
dj • @thedjfirm
paper goods • @steraclepress
Travis and Nicole’s wedding at the The Dalcy Hotel in Chicago had it ALL! From the most stunning Monique Lhullier gown to a full seafood tower during cocktail to the most delicate details, it was an unforgettable day. You could see the love Travis had for his bride by all the emotion expressed in both of their videos - we dare you not to shed a tear! Congrats you two!
xo,
Bonphotage
Read MoreFrancesca and Eric’s wedding at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra was the epitome of class and elegance. These lovebirds met in art school in downtown Chicago and wanted to showcase the beauty of their favorite town. They began the day getting ready at the Palmerhouse Hilton which overlooked their beautiful wedding venue. We then went to the Art Institute South Garden (secret garden in the city!) for portraits before saying I do! The wedding was filled with so many sweet moments and we are so honored to have been a part of their day!
Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Captured beautifully by Bonphotage Photographer Serena
Read MoreLauren and Cody were picture PERFECT for their beautiful wedding at Montebello Estate! You can tell from Cody’s reaction to seeing his stunning bride coming down the aisle that this wedding was so full of joy and happy tears! We are so excited to share a sneak peek into their magical wedding day!
Congrats you two!
xo,
Bonphotage
captured beautifully by Bonphotage Photographer Serena
Read MoreMarissa and Max planned an incredible wedding at the Chicago University Club! With it’s ornate architecture and impeccable Chicago views, it was the perfect location to tie the knot. Marissa looked absolutely stunning and the bride and groom were all smiles from start to finish! We are so grateful to have been a part of their day and we are so excited to share a sneak peek!
Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
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Read MoreOne of the best aspects of our job is having the pleasure to document families over the years as they grow! We met Colleen and Tim in 2019 for their engagement session and had the pleasure of capturing their wedding in 2020. When Colleen and Tim reached out for a family session to document the addition of their precious pup Effie, it was an overwhelming YES from us!
We had the most magical golden hour session at North Ave Beach Pier in Lincoln Park and we are so excited to share their film scans (don’t think we will ever get over adorable Effie!) We look forward to continue capturing this sweet fam over the years!
xo, Bonphotage
Captured by Bonphotage Photographer Serena
Read MoreJessica and Jason planned the most beautiful, intimate wedding at their family estate. The setting, the decor, the thoughtful details - it took our breath away! With a small guest list (29!) the focus was on family and forever. They got married in the garden surrounded by flowers with the sun shining, then enjoyed dinner and drinks on the terrace. Every detail was thoughtfully curated and the whole day was picture perfect. Enjoy this sneak peek you two!
xo, Bonphotage
bride: @jessica_barsema
planner: @lkeventschicago
photo & video: @serena.bonphotage.photo / @bonphotage / @bonphotage.associates
hair&makeup: @bsansostiartistry
floral: @ev.designcollective
catering: @nicheandcoevents
dj: @beatmixchicago
lighting: @frostchicago
furniture/bar: @boweryandbash
cake: @westtownbakery
It’s been 8 months in the making but we are so excited to share a personal project we’ve poured our heart and soul into! Last year, we purchased our forever home, an 1890’s historic Victorian home in Lincoln Park. The home had great bones but a massive renovation was in store and we learned so much along the way!
In what will be a series of posts sharing our journey, including a complete kitchen renovation, multiple bathroom renovations, basement rehab, addition of a roof deck and much more, we are starting with one of the most impactful changes we made (from an aesthetic and safety perspective!) and that was the addition of the stair runners. Now, our house has a LOT of stairs - 144 to be exact (hello quads!) but with two little ones and old hardwood stairs, we needed a safety solution but wanted it to go well with the Contemporary Parisian vibe we were going for.
After meeting with multiple vendors, we stumbled across Rouzati Rugs and were blown away by the quality materials they had to offer. Even more so, the family-owned company could not have been kinder and more skilled to work with. Jafar and Ali are a father-son team who are truly a joy to be around! They made the whole process so easy for us by providing multiple examples and installing in a timely and unobtrusive way. They also were wonderful with communication - making sure we were satisfied the whole way through the process and being so flexible with this mom of two’s crazy schedule!
Read MoreWe are so thrilled to share a sneak peek of Kate and Zach’e elegant Chicago wedding! They started the day at the beautiful Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, sharing a touching first look in front of the iconic marble staircase. We then went to some of our favorite locations around the city, including the South Garden at the Art Institute and the Board of Trade for portraits of the lovebirds and their closest friends and relatives. The perfect day continued at the Harold Washington Library (if you haven’t seen the sun garden - it’s a must!) where the sweet couple said “I do” and partied into the night! Congrats you two!
Xo, Bonphotage
Read More2022! What a year for weddings! As we do every year, we tried to round up the “BEST” of 2022 but what a challenge! We had the opportunity this past year to capture love across the globe - from Miami, to Beverly Hills, to Napa Valley, to the Amalfi Coast, to Paris, to the Santa Ynez Valley, to Michigan, to St. Louis and of course in our beloved Chicago! We wish we could share each and every one of the stunning weddings we captured but here is a small glimpse of the some of the magic!
We are forever grateful to do what we love and looking forward to an even more incredible 2023!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreWe still can’t get over how incredibly beautiful Danielle and Jack’s three day wedding celebration in Puerto Vallarta Mexico was!! Vidanta Nueva Vallarta was the most beautiful venue to host friends and families who had waited anxiously through three postponements to finally celebrate these two! From the tented reception with views of the Pacific Ocean to the stunning floral arch to the incredible post-wedding yacht party, it was all a true fairy tale! We are so grateful to have been a part of their luxurious destination wedding!
Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreMia and Jeremy’s beautiful wedding at Chicago’s Blackstone Hotel was the epitome of classic elegance! Planned perfectly by Clementine Custom Events, the whole day was filled with beautiful detail and floral. Mia and Jeremy were glowing with happiness and we are so thrilled to have been a small part of their day!
Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreWe are so thrilled to share Mimosa and Dan’s beautiful wedding videos from their perfect day at Hartley Botanica! The bride looked stunning in Galia Lahav and there were too many beautifull moments to count! Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
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