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Chicago Botanic Garden Wedding

Grace + Max’s Chicago Botanic Garden wedding was perfect! With an outdoor ceremony in the picturesque English Walled Garden the rain held off for them to day “I Do!” We were able to travel around the gardens to take photos with the most amazinng backdrops!

Shout out to the amazing team lead by Linda from Affairs With Linda for helping make sure everything went according to plan!

Be sure to scroll through to see all 90+ photos from their wedding day!

Wedding Details:
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Chicago Botanic Garden
Planner + Coordinator: Affairs With Linda
Photographer: NAKAI Photography
Florals + Decor: Floral Gardens
DJ: BeatMix Music

Here are four of our favorite photos from the day – love the symmetry, tree variation, and lighting in these pictures – not to mention their expressions!

We had their first look in the English Walled Garden…love the privacy and the romantic vibe to match the moment

Definitely had to take photos on the bridge that leads to the Japanese Gardens

The Willow Trees help add that little touch of magic

English Walled Garden Wedding Ceremony

Chicago Botanic Garden Wedding Reception

Congrats again Grace and Max! It was an amazing day and hope these photos help you relive some of the magic of your Chicago Botanic Garden wedding!

The Dalcy Wedding Photos

Our day with Jessica and Stuart lived up to all the that we thought it would and could be! So many hugs, laughs, and tears shared throughout the day. Our hearts were full by the end! We had the honor of getting to know them when we helped plan and photograph their Chicago proposal photos and their Classic Chicago engagement photos at North Avenue Beach.

Be sure to scroll through this blog post to see all 90 photos posted!

Shout out to Kelly from Shannon Gail Weddings & Events for making everything happen flawlessly, to Emma at The Dalcy for wonderful experience, and Mary from Steve’s Flower Market for the amazing ambiance!

Wedding Details:
Getting Ready: The Thompson Chicago Hotel
Ceremony + Reception Venue: The Dalcy
Photographers: NAKAI Photography
Coordinator: Kelly from Shannon Gail Wedding & Events
Hair/MUA: Pin Me Up Chicago
Band: Funktastic
Lighting: MK Lighting & Design

Getting Ready Photos at The Thompson Chicago Hotel

This first look moment is everything…

We took the drive to BLVDier Chicago for their bowtie expertise –

Wedding Photos in front of the Wrigley Building

The Dalcy Wedding Ceremony Photos

Gorgeous room design set up for their ceremony

The Dalcy Wedding Reception Photos

Just need to point out the black and white checkerboard dance floor!

Love this photo of Jessica…when we think of her…this is what we see in our minds – such a loving and genuine heart

He got us all good-

Congratulations again Jessica + Stuart! Hope these photos help you relive the moments from your amazing day!