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Pria + Chris: Cheerful, Sunny, Lakefront Chicago Wedding

If there was ever a true testament to true love it is Pria and Chris. Pria + Chris are not only high school sweethearts but middle school sweethearts as well. They started dating in the 7th grade and have been together for more than half of their lives. After graduating from Walter Payton Prep in the city, Pria headed to UCLA and Chris went to Vanderbilt. After college, Chris went into the Marines and Pria stayed in California to get her PhD. The two wed on a perfect crisp October day full of sunshine and blue skies.

Cheers to Pria + Chris! -Kirsten

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Shanna + Andrew: Lush, Stylish, Elegant Field Museum Wedding

Shanna + Andrew have a lightness and laughter in their relationship that is just infectious. It was such an honor to plan their wedding alongside them – can’t believe it’s been a year!  They had big dreams when it came to their wedding, and Chicago’s Field Museum was the perfect backdrop for their elegant evening. We worked together for the better part of the year bringing their gorgeous white, green, and blue vision to life, thanks to the brilliant Kehoe Designs. The result was a lush, grand, yet inviting summer Chicago day for these lovebirds. You have to see the incredible ceremony site and dinner in the Field Museum is pure magic!!  Huge thank you to Tim Tab for capturing their day so beautifully. 

Happy first anniversary to Shanna + Andrew!  xo Olivia

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Carrie + Will: Joyful, Family-oriented, Grand University Club Wedding

Carrie + Will and I clicked right away. I met with them and Carrie’s mom after booking, and after the meeting, I just thought – “this is going to be fun”.  They are a fun-loving, kind, and warm pair (and it doesn’t hurt that every meeting at their cozy condo included their tiny pup, Tito!!) and it was an immense pleasure to support their wedding day dreams. 

Carrie grew up going to the University Club with her dad and so it seemed natural to host her wedding ceremony and reception in the stunning Cathedral Hall (doesn’t hurt that it looks a bit like Hogwarts!). Their ceremony was officiated by a friend and it was breathtaking.  The joy and love between these two made the entire room shimmer. The rest of the day was carried along by that wave of love, and the dance floor was a HIGHLIGHT. When both mom and daughter are named Caroline.. You can imagine the energy in the room when Rush Street Rhythm played “Sweet Caroline”.  WOW.  It is a night I remember with so much joy! 

Happy first anniversary to Carrie + Will!  xo Olivia

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