It was a sunny day; is it?\u00a0 Instantly, we got rain, snow, sleet, and lots of wind–seems like a blizzard in April?\u00a0 Maybe not–wait, it just veered again–and now a bright sun with snow?\u00a0 Chicagoland had a bit of an identity crisis due to fluctuating weather.\u00a0 So weird, yet it’s perfect.\u00a0 The bride wished for snow, and she got it.\u00a0 Surely, we got the essence of it during the couple’s first look: what a blessing!<\/p>\n
It’s true that every wedding is unique\u00a0 in its own way.\u00a0 For starters, when we entered Paige’s prep room to greet them, we were overcame with a wave of positive energy, from both Paige and everyone else in the room.\u00a0 We felt instantly that this was going to be a special day.\u00a0 Paige and Brandon are amazing couple and it was such a joy to not just photograph them, but just be in their presence.\u00a0 They are SO incredibly in love with each other and both share a zest for life and adventure!\u00a0 Both sets of families were so incredibly warm and friendly too.\u00a0 It was so great to see families who were so connected with each other and didn’t mind’showing it!\u00a0 It was such a fun and uplifting atmosphere the entire day.\u00a0 Then add Hotel Arista<\/a><\/span> and City Gate Grille<\/a><\/span> in Naperville to the mix!\u00a0 These venues are perfect for two people to get married under.\u00a0 The ceremony was emotional–I don’t think there was a dry eye in the\u00a0 house.\u00a0 It was truly a magical day, and we felt incredibly honored to be the one to capture it!\u00a0 A sincere thank you and congratulations to Paige and Brandon, you guys ROCK!<\/p>\n Bride and Groom: Paige + Brandon
\nCeremony: Hotel Arista<\/a>
\nReception: City Gate Grille
\n<\/a>DJ\/MC: Rick Medel
\nFlorist: Wedding Flowers by Russ Phillips<\/a>
\nCake: De Etta’s Bakery<\/a>
\nMake-Up: Spellbinding Color Concepts; Jules Fleming<\/a>
\nPaige + Brandon’s Engagement<\/a><\/p>\n
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