A CHICAGO WEDDING BLOG FOR NAKAI PHOTOGRAPHY

Langham Wedding Slideshow // Samer + Reem!

A Luxury Chicago Wedding Photography Slideshow // Langham Chicago // Riverwalk 

One month ago. This amazing wedding happened just one month ago at the Langham Chicago! Reem + Samer are still getting adjusted to ‘real life’ after a honeymoon of a lifetime! Make sure you have a good internet connection to watch their photography slideshow in HD!

If you haven’t already, be sure to check out Samer + Reem’s Chicago Engagement Photos + Wedding Photography Blog Post

Wedding Details
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Langham Chicago
Florals + Decor: Kesh Designs
Planning + Coordinating: Kesh Events
Photographer: Nakai Photography
Associate Photographer: Tom Yan
Videography: Mirar Productions
Dresser: The Wedding Dresser
Hair: Juan Jose Herrera
Cake: Elysia Root Cakes
Chairs + Linens: Tablescapes
Dress: Oscar de la Renta
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Doughnut Wall: Do-Rite Donuts
Stationary: Oda Creative

 

Langham Chicago Wedding Photos // Fazilat + Nadeem!

Olive Park Chicago Wedding Photos // Langham Chicago // Art Institute // Riverwalk

It was a touching wedding reception held just two weeks ago at the Langham Chicago Hotel! Just listening to the toasts, you could tell just how much family means to these two. They had their wedding ceremony in Asia and then hosted another reception here in Chicago! Shout out to all of Fazilat’s family who are seeing these photos on the internet for the first time! Another shout out to the bridal party for being willing to go everywhere for the Bride and Groom during their photo session! It truly means a lot to them!

In case you missed their amazing Bahai Temple + Chicago Skyline Engagement Blog Post, be sure to check those photos out as well!

Wedding Details:
Reception Venue: Langham Chicago Hotel
Photographer: Nakai Photography
Planner: Davina Arceneaux from the Langham
Photo Locations: Art Institute, Riverwalk, Olive Park 

A picture of the bride and groom in front of the Chicago Art Institute! As a photographer, I love the way the sunlight and shadows help bring the drama to this image!

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We took a few photos in the South Garden at the Art Institute as well- I love how romantic this feels – almost like a fairy tale!

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After having professional photos taken in Paris and Asia, I made sure to incorporate the Chicago skyline for these Olive Park Chicago wedding photos!

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Getting Ready Photos at the Langham Chicago

I never tire of hanging a wedding dress at the Langham Chicago with the Riverwalk in the background!

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Fazilat went all out with her luxury details! Love the Jimmy Choo shoes and matching Jimmy Choo clutch!

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Nothing but the best for Fazilat, wedding rings from Tiffany & Co!

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Love the details on the back of her wedding dress!

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The big reveal!

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Beautiful photo of the bride!

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Nadeem’s family is Pakistani and the ladies wore saris!

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The bride gifted the groom this pair of Gucci cufflinks!

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A portrait of the groom overlooking the Chicago river

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A photo in the Langham Chicago lobby before heading out!

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We made sure to take a photo with the Langham marquee and their iconic pink taxi!

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Wedding Photos Along the Chicago Riverwalk!

The Langham Chicago is located right along the riverwalk!

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As a Chicago wedding photographer, I love how this picture is “Chicago” without being cliche!

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A wedding party photo with the Wrigley Building in the background!

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I love how simple and beautiful this photo of them on a Chicago bridge with the Langham in the background

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Art Institute Chicago South Garden Wedding Photos

We stopped by the South Garden at the Art Institute for a few photos!

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Looks like an advertisement in a wedding magazine!

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Olive Park Chicago Wedding Photos 

One of the best views of the Chicago skyline for their Olive Park Chicago wedding photos!

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LOVE LOVE LOVE these Olive Park Chicago wedding photos. The colors, the wind, and of course, the skyline!

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The guys looking pretty good themselves!

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Langham Chicago Wedding Reception

The Devonshire Ballroom all ready for their reception!

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Cake by Elysia Root Cakes

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Nadeem surprised Fazilat with a performance by these Arabic Dancers!

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You have to notice the background!

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Garretts Popcorn party favors for everyone!

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Congrats again Fazilat + Nadeem! It was a gorgeous day and we came away with some amazing Olive Park Chicago wedding photos! Thanks for being such a great couple to work with!

with love,

your Chicago wedding photographer,

Kenny Nakai

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Harold Washington Wedding Photos // Margaret + Tobi!

Harold Washington Library Winter Garden + Buckingham Fountain Wedding Pictures

Little did they know, that when Tobi + Margaret danced at their Senior prom together, that they would dance together as bride and groom on their wedding night! Their wedding ceremony was held at the historic St Luke’s River Forest Church and their reception at the breathtaking Winter Garden at the Harold Washington Library! A shout out to Camille from Camille Victoria Events for planning this gorgeous wedding!

If you haven’t already seen them, be sure to check out Margaret + Tobi’s Chicago Engagement Photos! A special ‘hello’ to all the family and friends who traveled from Nigeria for their special wedding day!

Be sure to scroll through all the best wedding photos from their day, but up first are three of my favorites! This first one is on the bridge in the Winter Garden on the top floor of the Harold Washington Library!

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Ceremony Venue: St Luke’s Church in River Forest
Reception Venue: Harold Washington Library // Winter Garden
Planner + Coordinator: Camille from Camille Victoria Weddings
Floral: Weddings By Westgate
Photographer: Nakai Photography
Dress: Anne Barge from Bella Bianca

We stopped by Buckingham Fountain for wedding photos after the wedding ceremony – A Chicago icon!

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The Winter Garden all ready for their wedding reception!

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Getting Ready in River Forest, IL

Photographer’s Tip: A reflection can help add a little visual intrigue! Love the details in her wedding gown!

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Margaret looks stunning in this next portrait!

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The groom was getting ready at St Luke’s Church in River Forest

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Love this portrait of him in black and white!

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Had to take a picture with the River Forest clock just across the street from the church!

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Buckingham Fountain Wedding Photos

It was a beautiful summer day for these pictures in front of Buckingham Fountain!

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Harold Washington Library Wedding Reception Pictures

Before heading into the Winter Garden, we took a few photos on State St with the library in the background!

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Photographer Tip: Symmetry balanced with emotion makes for a beautiful wedding photo!

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The Winter Garden had some gorgeous sunlight coming through glass ceiling!

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Something sweet matching their wedding colors!

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Love this first dance photo- I wanted to wait until they were in the center of the frame!

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Congrats to Margaret’s parents celebrating their wedding anniversary with a special dance!

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A special shout out to all the St. Ignatius alumni in the room!

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Thank you Margaret + Tobi for having me as your wedding photographer! I truly enjoyed celebrating with you all and seeing all the love and prayer that went into your wedding day and your relationship!

with love,

your Chicago wedding photographer,

Kenny Nakai

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