CHICAGO WEDDING BLOG

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REAL MOMENTS.

It's been quite the journey since I started this Chicago wedding blog in 2007. Photography is more than something to post on social media. It's a time capsule. Stopping. Freezing. Holding a moment forever.

There is no greater privilege than being trusted to preserve these moments for the people I love working with.

Wedding photography has brought me to the rooftop Cupola at The LondonHouse and on to the turf at Wrigley Field. Not just documenting people, but our ever-evolving city, one frame at a time. One love story at a time.

Kara + Kevin’s Chicago Langham Wedding Teaser Photos!

Wrigley Building and Langham Chicago Wedding Teaser Photos

The sun came out in Chicago on this glorious Saturday! While many were outside exercising, doing yard work or just going for a walk, Kara + Kevin were able to capture these beautiful photographs outside at the Wrigley Building! There are so many photos to share, these are just three teaser photos from just 10hrs ago!

Wedding Details:
Getting Ready + Reception Venue: Langham Chicago Hotel
Ceremony: St James Lutheran Church
Planners: Julissa + Alicia from Clementine Custom Events + Weddings
Florals: Garden Chicago
Photographer: Kenny from NAKAI Photography

The sunshine helped make this Wrigley Building photo AMAZING!
Wrigley building Chicago wedding photo bride groom kiss

Nothing is more romantic than a veil blowing in the wind with the Chicago River in the background! The view from the Wrigley Building is like no other!
wedding chicago Wrigley building photo bride groom veil blowing

Kara + Kevin wanted to make sure we got a romantic nighttime photo with the Langham sign!
langham Chicago wedding photos bride groom sign night time

Congrats again Kara + Kevin! Enjoy these next few days with all of your out of town family + friends! Thank you for being willing to brave the elements to capture your dream wedding pictures!

with love,

Kenny Nakai

Intercontinental Chicago Photography Slideshow // Jamie + Aric

Intercontinental Magnificent Mile Wedding Photography Slideshow

Jamie + Aric’s wedding slideshow is up and ready for viewing! Make sure you have a good internet connection to watch the video in 4k HD! There are just too many wonderful emotions throughout the slideshow- enjoy it!

If you haven’t already seen them be sure to check out their Intercontinental Wedding Photography Blog Post and their West Loop + Zoolights Engagement Photos!

Wedding Details:
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Chicago Intercontinental Magnificent Mile
Planner + Coordinator: Jan Ehrenberg from Parties, Events & More!
Florals + Decor: HMR Designs
Photographers: Nakai Photography
Dresser: Caroline Shaw from The Wedding Dresser
Makeup: Cynde Cosmetics
Band: Greenlight

Langham Chicago Wedding Slideshow // Brianna + Jim

Langham Chicago Wedding Photography Slideshow

It is so special when families and friends come together to celebrate the union of two souls. We often grow up thinking life will look like this, or life will look like that. But it rarely turns out that way. We can’t control love, and when Brianna and Jim found each other…they both knew right away…things were going to be different!

There’s a lot to be thankful for this holiday season…but I am super thankful to have wonderful clients who appreciate our work! Here’s the five star Yelp Review Brianna left for Nakai Photography! Thank you Brianna!

Kenny is an artist in how he is able to capture the moment. He was our photographer for our wedding at the Langham hotel this past weekend. I saw his past work that he did at the Langham and knew he was the one for us. He makes the pictures look like art in that nothing looks posed or fake. He is able to bring out the beauty of the city/hotel/people and capture the moment. He also is easy to work with. He’s calm and friendly but has no problem telling you what to do to get the perfect picture. His wedding album is so beautiful that it’s going to be our coffee table book. If you have any hesitation, follow his Instagram account and you will quickly see how talented he is @nakaiphotography

Make sure you have a good internet connection to watch their wedding photo slideshow in 4k HD! If you haven’t already, be sure to read more about their wedding at their Langham Chicago Wedding Photography Blog Post!

Wedding Details:
Ceremony + Reception Venue: The Langham Chicago Hotel
Florals + Decor: A Stem Above
Planner + Coordinator: North Shore Weddings & Events
Band: Time Chicago Band
Photographers: Nakai Photography
Gown: Pronovias