Blackstone Wedding Teaser Photos // Catrina + Tom

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!

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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!

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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!

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

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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

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! ***UPDATE: See their full Chicago wedding photography blog post here!!!***

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

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

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

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A photo in front of their Chuppah!

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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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Knollwood Club Wedding Photos // Anna + Alex

The Knollwood Club Lake Forest Wedding Photos! 

Anna + Alex were married a couple weeks ago at The Knollwood Club in Lake Forest, IL! They are the sweetest couple. She’s the type of person that is always attending to the needs of others and he is so thoughtful with his words (as evident by his toast that night)!

I met Anna when I was the photographer for her brother’s wedding a few years back! (See Larisa + Angelo’s Armour House Wedding!) Anna was a bridesmaid in that wedding and I and was excited to see so many familiar faces! Since Anna grew up in Lake Forest, it was only fitting to have wedding ceremony, photos and reception in her hometown!

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These Knollwood Club Lake Forest wedding photos reflect the recent renovations. You won’t find many photos online of their new space! (as of this writing) Shout out to Juliana and Randy from The Knollwood Club for accommodating all of our needs! As a wedding photographer, it’s great to work with such a supportive team! Here’s one of my favorite bridal party photos taken at the Knollwood Club. It looks like it belongs in a wedding magazine!

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This is one of the my favorite Knollwood Club Lake Forest wedding photos taken…so peaceful…so romantic! knollwood club il wedding photos lake forest golf club

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

Getting Ready Pictures at The Knollwood Club

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Photographer’s Tip: Make sure to show off the wedding gown! Move furniture if you have to!

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Simply stunning!

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Church of St Mary Lake Forest Wedding Ceremony Photos

Guests were treated to this gorgeous floral arch upon arrival!

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Hey there little ring bearer! I was the photographer for your mommy + daddy’s wedding! So great to photograph you too!

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Downtown Lake Forest Market Square

For those that have never been, downtown Lake Forest has a cute little shopping district called the Market Square. It’s really cute and super photogenic!

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The Deerpath Inn Wedding Photos

The Deerpath Inn, a special hangout for these two…and for so many who live in Lake Forest!

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The Knollwood Club Lake Forest Wedding Photos

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Nothing is more fun for a bridal party than to get them all driving around in golf carts!

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My favorite renovated space at The Knollwood Club is this bar/lounge painted in a dark navy blue! The gold/brass accents are perfect!

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Knollwood Club Lake Forest Wedding Reception Photos

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Had to include a photo of these two…so great to hangout with you both again!

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Thank you Anna + Alex for a wonderful day! From the golf carts to the confetti, you guys were so great to work with! So happy for you both!

with love,

your Lake Forest wedding photographer =)

Kenny Nakai

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