elope in chicago

  • Lily Pool Elopement : Lindsay + Tye 9/7/16

    Lily Pool Elopement : Lindsay + Tye 9/7/16

    If rain on your wedding day is good luck, than these two have all the luck! They came in from Canada to get married in Chicago. As always I had been closely watching the weather for the day of their outdoor ceremony. That morning I realized that the only chance of rain was for…

  • Lily Pool Intimate Wedding: Katie + Ben 8/26/16

    Lily Pool Intimate Wedding: Katie + Ben 8/26/16

    Meet Katie & Ben! They were joined by their close family and friends for a gorgeous wedding at the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool in Lincoln Park. I met them downtown for a first look overlooking the Chicago River before we headed out to Olive Park for some photos. From there we met with everyone…

  • Rainy City Hall Elopement : Alexandra + David – 8/12/16

    Rainy City Hall Elopement : Alexandra + David – 8/12/16

    I constantly get asked “what do we do if it rains?” from my elopement couples. Yes I tried to have some form of back up plan, but if I’m being honest some of my favorite photos are from rainy days. I’d prefer not to have a torrential downpour, but some sprinkles or light rain…

  • Intimate Wedding at Swissotel : Natalie + Mike 8/11/16

    Intimate Wedding at Swissotel : Natalie + Mike 8/11/16

    If you follow the blog you recognize these two from my previous post on their engagement session. They came down from Canada with a few close friends and family to get married! Their ceremony and reception was held at Swissotel with gorgeous views overlooking Navy Pier and the lake. Just in case there was…

  • Natalie + Mike: Engagement Session

    Natalie + Mike: Engagement Session

    We don’t always get to do engagement sessions with our elopement couples, but when we do we love them! Natalie and Mike came down from Canada a few days before their intimate ceremony. They wanted some photos around the city, but also wanted to spend as much of the wedding day with the friends…