Hotel Arista & Noah's Event Venue, Naperville, IL Wedding Photography | Chris & JC

It's good to be back, my friends!! Chris and JC's wedding earlier this month was the perfect way to start my Spring season! These two are all-around wonderful people, but here are a few things I love most about them: How easily they laugh together, the way they look at each other (SO many gems during the ceremony!! I got a little teary while editing!), and how much they love their family and friends. It was such a joy to capture their day!

We started out at Hotel Arista for the getting ready and their First Look images. I'd never been there before, but it had some amazing natural light so you know I was in love.

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I love Chris's closed eyes right before turning to see his bride! Such sweet, nervous anticipation!

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Then it was time to get married and celebrate over at Noah's Event Venue!

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The ceremony was mostly happy tears and loving looks. They also had 3 different people officiate, each of whom were important to Chris and JC. I just love their sentimentality in planning their ceremony!

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The light was stellar right after family formals, so we spent two minutes (literally) grabbing a few images before heading into the reception.

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Party time!

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Ya'll need to meet Dave. He's the Best Man every Groom (and photographer!) needs. He came equipped with a backpack full of emergency supplies, was literally right there any time anyone needed anything, and held a crazy number of purses and drinks during family formals. He was invaluable and truly helped the day go smoothly!!! Thanks Dave!!

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A few of my faves from the dance floor!

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Congrats again, you two!! Thank you so much for the care and consideration you showed me all day!! You were a pleasure to work with! :D

Huge thanks to Gisselle for second shooting this wedding with me, and for capturing some behind the scenes photos of me in action!

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If you bring a newborn to a wedding, there's a 9/10 chance I'm going to come over and get all googly-eyed and start baby talking to them. You've been warned. (My goodness, you guys, he was sooooooooo precious! GAH!)