K + C eloped at Chicago’s iconic City Hall on a rainy day in April. I spent the day with the couple and their families, including their adorable French Bulldog, exploring some of Chicago’s lesser-seen architectural marvels. K’s great grandfather was part of the team who laid the foundation for The Marina Towers and other […]

Mary & Matt had a wedding of epic proportions at Pazzos 311 in downtown Chicago. From the flowers to the band, each detail was carefully curated and planned to the nines by Lynne Kennedy from The Gilded Aisle Weddings. Mary and I bonded over our mutual love of Taylor Swift and Billy Joel, and I […]

Deanne & Sean are truly meant to be! The pair met through mutual friends, and has been together for many years. Through the good times and bad, they have always supported one another. Deanne and Sean are both beautiful humans, inside and out. I feel extremely lucky to have captured their wedding in Naperville, Illinois- […]

Photos by Mandelette Associates, Stephanie and Minha Mazel tov to Jeremy & Corey! Chef Jeremy and his beautiful bride had a wedding for the history books. Carefully curated details, pops of lemon, and shades of greens and blues highlighted their special day in a way that was so beautiful, it brought a tear to my […]

Megan and Andy have the sweetest love story! The pair met by coincidence, as they were both extra on set of the TV show, Chicago Fire. They provided their cars for the filming, and Megan took notice of Andy through her rear view mirror. The pair signed their papers as filming wrapped, and they decided […]

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Kyra and Ryan are absolutely adorable together. This witty and humorous pair met in middle school, and their romance blossomed as they entered high school together. After almost losing each other not wanting to ruin their amazing friendship, they decide that they would be end game. From that moment on, this pair was committed forever. […]

Jasmine and Keith are the perfect pair! Jasmine is a wedding planner, and had been dreaming of her own day for so long. After postponements and a beautiful romance through the worst of times, these two finally tied the knot on a beautiful October day. As they exchanged vows under a gorgeous floral arch by […]

Lindsey and Sergio are such a passionate pair. The two fell for each other after Lindsey started going to see Sergio bartend at her favorite local restaurant. She was drawn in by his long hair, kind eyes, and love for making others happy. Lindsey also happens to be my best friend, and I am so […]