Best Chicago wedding photos from luxury photographer Kenny Nakai. Capturing real and authentic moments from your wedding day

Knollwood Club Wedding Slideshow // Anna + Alex

09.16.19

Lake Forest Knollwood Club Wedding Photography Slideshow!

Just a month ago Anna + Alex were married at the newly renovated Knollwood Club in Lake Forest, IL! Be sure to have a good internet connection to view their wedding in HD! We made sure to take some photos in the Market Square in Downtown Lake Forest, as well as to hop on golf carts at the Knollwood Club! Be sure to watch to the end for a few confetti photos! Congrats again Anna + Alex!

To read about their wedding, be sure to check out Anna + Alex’s Knollwood Club Wedding Photography Blog Post!

Wedding Details
Getting Ready: Knollwood Club
Ceremony: Church of St Mary Lake Forest
Florals + Decor: Flowers by KH
Reception: Knollwood Club
Photographers: Nakai Photography

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Loews Chicago Wedding Photos // Carly + Aaron

09.13.19

Chicago Downtown Loews Jewish Wedding Photos

It’s been less than two weeks since Carly + Aaron’s wedding, and their photos are up! It was a non-stop day of fun with all their Jewish wedding traditions taking place at the Downtown Chicago Loews Hotel! Not to mention their Hora dance that included jump roping, skits and tossing the bride up in the air?! There were so many great photos, it was hard to narrow down the best ones for this blog post! Be sure to scroll down to see all 60+ images!

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Wedding Details:
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Loews Downtown Chicago Hotel
Planner + Coordinators: Johnna + Erica from Great Events Inc
Photographers: Nakai Photography
Florals + Decor: Stemline Creative
Band: Arlen Music Productions
Wedding Dress: Pronovias

Photographer’s Tip: Use interior design features to help with composition! Here the modern ceiling details and pendant lights frame their kiss!

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Love this “Vanity Fair” inspired bridal party photo!

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Getting Ready Pictures at the Loews Chicago Downtown

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The ladies had a little bit of fun with their confetti toss!

Carly did a reveal to her bridesmaids and we love all the expressions on their faces! Photos like these make my job as a photographer all the more rewarding – What a moment to capture!

Looks like she belongs in a wedding advertisement!

Such a pretty portrait of the Bride

Father of the Bride wanted to show off his matching socks! =)

Father and Son moment –

We headed up to the rooftop to take photos together!

The cutest photo EVER!

As a photographer, this is one of my favorite spots to shoot at the Loews Chicago. It’s not always available if there are too many people in the lobby, but it was open for Carly + Aaron! We may have asked a few people to move, but guests are more than happy to do their part for the bride and groom!

Jewish Wedding Ceremony Pictures

The Loews Chicago ballroom looked great with florals and decor from Stemline Creative-

The Jewish wedding ceremony actually happens with close friends and family…where they sign their Ketubah!

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Non-stop fun for these guys! Carly had a workout!

Looking forward to photographing these two next year!

Congrats again Carly + Aaron! I hope these photos help you relive all these wonderful moments from your wedding day! Can’t wait to share more!

with love,

your Chicago wedding photographer,

Kenny Nakai

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Loews Chicago Wedding Photos

09.10.19

Loews Chicago Hotel Wedding Photography Slideshow

Can’t believe it’s just been a month since this wedding! Though I already posted my favorite photos on a previous blog post, (E&T’s Loews Chicago Hotel Wedding Photography) I loves sharing photos in a slideshow format! Be sure to watch via a high speed connection so you can watch in HD!

Wedding Details:
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Loews Chicago Hotel
Planner: Great Events, Inc
Decor + Florals: Kehoe Designs
Gown: Pronovias from Mira Couture
Photography: Nakai Photography
Band: The Lakeshore Encores

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Blackstone Wedding Teaser Photos // Catrina + Tom

09.08.19

Chicago Wedding Photos // Blackstone Hotel // Buckingham Fountain

It’s 1am and Catrina and Tom are probably not even back in their rooms yet after partying all night at their reception at the Blackstone Hotel! There are so many amazing moments from their wedding day, I just wanted to share these teaser photos to keep the excitement going!

Wedding Details:
Getting Ready + Reception Venue: Chicago Blackstone Hotel
Ceremony: Anunnciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Chicago
Planner + Designer: Manikas Designs
Photographers: Nakai Photography
Gown: Dimitras Bridal Couture

First up…a photo where Tom proposed! In front of the iconic Buckingham Fountain!

The Blackstone Hotel is a classic and beautiful kept hotel in Chicago. The interior decor is unreal! Not to mention that it has historical family significance! Love their timeless look paired with a classic interior space like the Blackstone!

Manikas Designs knocked it out of the park with the decor. Love everything about this room and the decor to compliment it! As a wedding photographer, its our job to make sure the decor looks as phenomenal in a photo as it does in real life (if not better)! As much as I love this picture, it was pretty surreal to actually be in this room!

One last photo on the front steps of the Blackstone Hotel!

Congrats again Catrina + Tom! It was an amazing day all around! Thanks for having us there to celebrate with you all! There are soooo many more phenomenal photos…enjoy these for now!

with love,

your Chicago wedding photographer,

Kenny Nakai

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Loews Chicago Wedding Teasers // Carly + Aaron

09.02.19

Loews Chicago Downtown Wedding Teaser Photos

It was a wonderful 9119 wedding today! (09-01-19) It’s 1am and the bride and groom are probably just making their way out of their after party! The weather was perfect to take advantage of the rooftop terrace at the Loews Chicago! We took sooooo many gorgeous photos, but wanted to share these teaser pictures before heading to bed! Check back in a couple weeks to see the full wedding blog post!

Love this casual picture on the 2nd floor walkway in the Loews lobby

A great picture of the newly weds on the roof of the Loews Chicago!

A photo in front of their Chuppah!

Congrats again Carly + Aaron! You guys had an epic party tonight, enjoy your time with friends and family before heading off for a little R&R!

with love,

your Chicago wedding photographer,

Kenny Nakai

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