Sydney + Gage || Upstate South Carolina
Sydney + Gage are the cutest couple and I loved spending time with them at Furman University and Downtown Travelers Rest in South Carolina last week.
Ashley + Kylen || The Pretty Place Chapel Wedding
"I will lift my eyes to the hills." Psalm 121:1
Words can't express how thankful I am to have been a part of Kylen and Ashley's wedding at The Pretty Place Chapel in Cleveland, SC. How incredible to marry someone as close as possible to Heaven? Congrats again to the beautiful bride and groom!
Lisa + Alex || Engagement Photos
Unforgettable engagement session with the sweetest couple ever... Lisa and Alex, I can't wait for your wedding next year!
Katie + Anthony || Chicago
Katie and Anthony’s summer wedding was a dream come true. Their love wasn’t hard to capture because they are head over heels in love and total naturals in front of the camera. I will never forget this beautiful couple.
VENDORS:
Ceremony & Reception: Porter Kitchen and Deck Chicago,IL
Hair Stylist: Fiocca Salon
Makeup: Tamara Hair and Makeup
Video: Pretty Films
Floral: Flowers for Dreams
Cake: Molly’s Cupcakes
Peggy + Rich | Wilmette Harbor Club
Peggy and Rich met as teenagers when they worked at the Wilmette Harbor Club so it makes perfect sense to come back to this gorgeous place to tie the know in front of all their family and friends. This beautiful couple and their families are the nicest and funniest people you’ll ever meet and they sure know how to party! Happy one year anniversary Peggy and Rich! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your memories 🍾🥂💖 #happyanniversary
Andrea + Jose || Stan Mansion Chicago, IL
Congratulations to this beautiful couple who had the most amazing Fall wedding in Chicago recently! It was an honor meeting you and getting to know you both leading up to your wedding. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness together!
Venue: @stanmansion — Cake: @cocoandevecakes — Floral: @buncheschicago — Hair and makeup: @anomaliebeautyagency_ — Venue: @stanmansion
Anna + Damian || Firehouse Chicago Wedding
Anna and Damian were married at the Firehouse Chicago surrounded by their beautiful family and friends. Their wedding was so colorful and vibrant surrounded by the gorgeous greenery outside the firehouse. A picture is worth a thousand words so I will let them speak for themselves.
Congratulations to the beautiful bride and groom!
Jocelyne + Eddie || Oakbrook Bath & Tennis, Illinois
Easily one of the coolest wedding I’ve ever been a part of! This beautiful couple sure knows how to have fun. My favorite was la vibora de la mar y el baile del mandilon! EPICCC!! Congratulations once again Jocelyne and Eddie!
Erin + Tony || Beach Wedding
What’s better than saying “I do” with the sounds of waves crashing? Congratulations to this beautiful bride and groom! 🌊
Folly Beach Family Session
There’s nothing more exciting than a Summer vacation to Charleston and being able to book a beach session at Folly before you head back home! This 60 minute session was nothing short of AMAZING and I can’t believe we were able to experience the beautiful sunset with dolphins swimming all around us!
Liliana + Edson || Wedding Portraits
There’s nothing like capturing a couple’s love for each other after they’ve eloped! Congratulations to the newlyweds, Liliana and Edson!
Nayeli + Frank || Belvedere Events and Catering Elk Grove Village, IL
Nayeli and Frank’s wedding was a winter wedding dream come true! It was very cold, and Chicago represented with the windiest day ever! Yet you wouldn’t even be able to tell with all of these beautiful smiling faces. The love that was shared between the bride and groom and all of those around them was something I will never forget. Thankful to have been a part of such a beautiful wedding.
VENDORS:
Venue: @belvedereeventsandcatering — Wedding Coordinator: @dayofdivas —Dress: @bellasposabridalboutique — Florist: soukal floral — Video: @windy_city_production —
Hair & Makeup: makeupbyamericaf — Music: @luna_entertainment_djs
Liz + Alex || Acquaviva Winery, Maple Park, IL
Congratulations to the beautiful bride and groom who tied the knot at this gorgeous vineyard back in October! Wishing you both an eternity of happiness!
Leyani + Roy || Spring Session
It’s always a beautiful time when you can be in a family’s life to capture their children growing up and their love for each other over the span of a few years. I love how these turned out!
Shuhani + Pritesh || Chicago Golden Hour
Chicago rooftop sessions during golden hour are what dreams are made of! Cheers to this beautiful couple. These turned out incredible.
REDFIN featured me on their blog!!!
A couple weeks ago I received an email from Ryan, a Content Marketing Specialist at REDFIN about featuring me in one of their blogs about our city. I was caught off guard and stoked! First off I am obsessed with the Redfin app since we are in the process of homeownership and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the city of Chicago as everyone knows(check out my tattoo).
Here are my two cents about Chicago. Please check it out and read in it’s entirety. This city has so much to offer!
Rocio Pagoada Photography
Allie + Scott || Engagement Session
This sweet couple booked me to photograph their wedding which will take place at the Stan Mansion in the Fall. We got to know each other and got them comfortable for the camera throughout this engagement session around Halloween last year. I am impressed at how photogenic they are and how easy it was to capture their love for each other. I can’t wait for their big day!
Amber + Jeff || Lincoln Hall Chicago, IL
Congratulations to this amazing bride and groom who made it official at their favorite place, Lincoln Hall! If you’ve ever been here for a concert, you know this place is pure EPICNESS!!!! Their wedding was no different. Here is a small sneak peek from their wedding a week ago.
Emma & Demetrice — Burton H. Hales Mansion Oak Park, IL
Emma and Demetrice were married on a gorgeous and very hot summer day in Oak Park, IL. Their wedding was on the grounds of a historic home called the Burton H. Hales Mansion. It was full of greenery and so much history. One thing you can see through these photos is how much they love each other.
I am so happy to have been a part of their wedding day and to now be able to call them my friends.
If you’re looking for a wonderful florist, I totally recommend this company:
@aprettyflowerchicago — www.aprettyflower.com
