Radisson Blu Wedding Photos // Lexie + Jon

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The story of how these two met are what movies are made out of! Without going into too much detail…it was soooo special to hear how their parents were involved in the early stages of this relationship! Needless to say, there was a lot of love shared between these two families!

The Radisson Blu Chicago has the most amazing interior decor and we made sure to incorporate their modern luxury vibe into their wedding photos! If you haven’t already, be sure to check out their Chicago Engagement Photography Blog Post!

Shout out to an amazing team of wedding professionals today: Marcy + Johnna from Great Events Inc, Joy + her team from the Radisson Blu Aqua, Craig and team from Epic Events, and Danny + his Gold Coast All Stars Band!

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Wedding Details:
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Chicago Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
Planner + Coordinators: Great Events Inc
Florals + Decor: Epic Events
Dress: Pronovias from Ultimate Bride
Photographers: Nakai Photography
Band: Gold Coast All-Stars

As a wedding photographer, I love varying textures. The exposed brick paired with gold metal made for the most perfect backdrop for this Vanity Fair inspired bridal party photo!

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One of my favorite moments when working a wedding with Great Events Chicago is their confetti toss!

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We stepped outside of the Radisson Blu to capture this serene moment overlooking the Lakeshore East neighborhood.

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Gorgeous decor by Epic Events-

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Getting Ready Photos at The Radisson Blu Hotel

A picture of her Pronovias gown in her suite

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There are some that smile for the camera, there are some that smile for the fun, and there are some that smile out of fear! Such a great photo!

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Lexie had a reveal with bridesmaids, this photograph truly stops time!

One of the best photojournalistic photo of the day – such a special moment!

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Just a simple portrait, but a gorgeous one of the bride!

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The Radisson Blu is in the award winning Aqua building – we had to take a few portraits on the balcony!

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While I was on the balcony photography the bride and groom, the second photographer was below to capture them with the building architecture!

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Because every picture tells a story! #radissonbluaquachicago

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A photo from their Jewish wedding ceremony – the signing of the Ketubah!

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Wedding Ceremony Pictures at the Radisson Blu Aqua

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The groom ‘may’ have jumped the gun a little with his emphatic “I DO!!!”

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Radisson Blu Aqua Wedding Reception Photos

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Congrats again Lexie + Jon! So happy for you both – hope these photos helped you relive each and every moment! Can’t wait to share more! Enjoy these for now!

with love,

your Chicago wedding photographer,

Kenny Nakai

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Saddle and Cycle Wedding Teaser Photos // Caroline + Spencer

Saddle and Cycle Chicago Wedding Photos

The storm clouds cleared for Caroline + Spencer’s wedding earlier today at Saddle and Cycle! They were married just six hours ago on the Northside of Chicago! Here are just a few teaser photos for their friends and family to enjoy until more photos are released in a couple weeks!

Wedding Details:
Getting Ready: Ambassador Chicago
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Saddle and Cycle
Florals + Decor: Exquisite Designs
Planner + Coordinator: JD from A Perfect Pair Chicago
Photographers: Nakai Photography
Gown: Reem Acra, New York

For those that don’t know, Saddle and Cycle is unique as one of the few outdoor green spaces for a wedding! As a photographer, I love the contrasting textures as well as a few Chicago buildings in the background to give you a sense of location!

 

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Shout out to Ashley and the Saddle and Cycle wedding + event team for a great job!

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Before the reception started, we took a quick photo outside!

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Shout out to Alexandra and the Exquisite Design team for a wonderful job!

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Congrats again Caroline + Spencer! It was a beautiful wedding on a cool crisp fall day! Thanks for being such a wonderful group of friends and family to work with! There are so many gorgeous photos, can’t wait to share more! Enjoy these for now!

with love,

your Chicago wedding photographer,

Kenny Nakai

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Chicago Loews Wedding Slideshow // Carly + Aaron

Chicago Loews Jewish Wedding Photography Slideshow

Carly + Aaron were married at the Chicago Loews Hotel earlier this month! It was the most perfect day for photos on the Loews rooftop and they had the most fun during all their Jewish wedding traditions!

Be sure to have a good internet connection to watch their slideshow in HD! To read about their wedding, you can head over to their Chicago Loews Wedding Blog Post or check out their Lincoln Park Engagement Photos!

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

 

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Radisson Blu Wedding Teaser Photos // Lexie + Jon

Chicago Radisson Blu Jewish Wedding Photos

It’s 2:30am, and I am so excited to share these four teaser photos from Lexie + Jon’s wedding earlier today! The Radisson Blu Chicago (located in Lakeshore East neighborhood) was the perfect venue for their wedding festivities! There is so much to share, stay tuned in the next week or so to see their full wedding blog post! If you haven’t already, be sure to check out their Chicago Engagement Photography Blog Post!

Shout out to an amazing team of wedding professionals today: Marcy + Johnna from Great Events Inc, Craig and team from Epic Events, and Danny + his Gold Coast All Stars Band!

Love this photo of the two of them on the Radisson Blu balcony!

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Wedding Details:
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Chicago Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
Planner + Coordinators: Great Events Inc
Florals + Decor: Epic Events
Dress: Pronovias from Ultimate Bride
Photographers: Nakai Photography
Band: Gold Coast All-Stars

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Congrats again Lexie + Jon! So many fun moments from today, I think Jon wins the most times I’ve ever seen a groom tossed in the air in one night! =)

Can’t wait to share more! Enjoy these for now!

with love,

your Chicago wedding photographer,

Kenny Nakai

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Greek Wedding Photos at Annunciation + Blackstone // Catrina + Tom

Greek Wedding Photos at Annunciation Cathedral + The Blackstone Hotel

Catrina + Tom were married about two weeks ago at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in downtown Chicago and celebrated at the iconic Blackstone Hotel! Catrina coordinated her look with the classic interior decor of The Blackstone! Since the Blackstone is centrally located, they opted to have their photos taken at The Adler Planetarium + Buckingham Fountain!

Shout out Tom from Manikas Designs who not only designed everything, but also helped to coordinate the day!

Be sure to scroll through to see all 60 images in the blog post, but up first is one of my favorites in the Blackstone lobby. This looks like a wedding magazine advertisement!

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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

Love creating a ‘Vanity Fair’ styled wedding party photo! Love the symmetry all around them!

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Brides and grooms flock to the Adler Planetarium for one thing…the iconic view of the Chicago skyline! Catrina + Tom had another special reason…it’s where they had their first date!

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Just a whole lot of wow in this photo!

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Getting Ready Photos at The Blackstone Hotel

A beautiful photo of her wedding gown

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A little fun before putting on their gowns!

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A little help from Mom.

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Catrina looks simply stunning here! This in between moment is everything!

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Her father couldn’t hold in his expression-

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The guys were getting ready in a different part of the hotel

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Before leaving, we took a few photos in the Blackstone Hotel lobby-

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Adler Planetarium Lakefront Wedding Photos

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Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Chicago Wedding Ceremony Photos

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Greek Orthodox weddings are full of so many photographic moments!

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Photographer’s Tip: Make sure you have an ultra wide lens to capture the painting at the top of the dome!

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Buckingham Fountain Wedding Photos

The weather was absolutely perfect for photos at Buckingham Fountain! Photographer’s Tip: The Buckingham Fountain only shoots up 150 feet for 20min each hour…gotta time it right…or get lucky!

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Blackstone Hotel Wedding Reception Pictures

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Love Greek dancing at the reception!

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Can it be a Greek wedding without Greek desserts?

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One last photo along Michigan Avenue!

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Congrats again Catrina + Tom! So happy for you both! It was an epic day and we got it all! Can’t wait to share more! Enjoy these for now!

with love,

your Chicago wedding photographer,

Kenny Nakai

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