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“Wow” – That was a word I said a lot on Rachel + Paul’s wedding day. Combine fireworks, the Riverwalk and the talented Rishi from HMR Designs…and you have an amazing luxury wedding! First off- I want to share my two of my favorites from their wedding day! The fireworks over Michigan Avenue as viewed from the terrace on Sixteen with the most unique vantage point!

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I decided to be a little creative and capture their silhouettes against the fireworks- It’s moments like these…that make my job as a wedding photographer so rewarding! It’s a once in a lifetime moment!

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Wedding Ceremony + Reception Venue: Chicago Trump International Hotel + Tower
Photographer: Nakai Photography
Floral + Design: HMR Designs
Lighting: Frost Lighting
Band: Arlen Music Productions – Ken Arlen Evolution Orchestra
Wedding Dress: Anne Barge
Shoes: Fransesco Sacco
Tuxedo: Armani

A photo of her Anne Barge wedding gown-

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Her beautiful Francesco Sacco shoes!

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Her wedding invitation-

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An all white bouquet by HMR Designs

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Beautiful ensemble- The gown…her hair and hair piece go together so perfectly!

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Rachel in her suite…overlooking the Chicago River-

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Another picture in front of the Trump windows-

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Love this photo of Rachel behind the veil-

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My second photographer, Tom, was busy taking photos of Paul in the groom’s suite-

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Paul was sporting a custom Armani tuxedo-

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Love this portrait of Paul
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We headed down to the first floor for their wedding photos!

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A wedding picture overlooking the Chicago River-

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We headed back up to their suite for a few photos
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Chicago Luxury Wedding Details

HMR Designs created this amazing escort table-

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Laser cut Ketubah-

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Chicago Luxury Wedding Ceremony + HMR Designs

HMR Designs wedding ceremony decor in the Trump Grand Ballroom. It literally took our breath away! One of Rachel’s nieces said it best, “wow…they make things like this in real life? I thought it was only in movies!” Kudos to Rishi and HMR Design team!

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A luxury wedding ceremony- simply beautiful!

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Paul waiting for his bride –

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Backstage…my second photographer caught Rachel taking in the moment before she walked down the aisle!

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I love this photo- I wanted to combine their Chuppah and their emotions to make this photo! I smile every time I look at it!

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Chicago Luxury Wedding Reception Pictures

HMR Designs flipped the Grand Ballroom from the ceremony to the reception- I love all the colors and beautiful flowers!

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What details!

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Love the custom wax seal on every place setting-

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The decorations were all make of sugar! I don’t even know what words to use to describe it!

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First dance pictures underneath their beautiful chandelier!
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I love their smiles =)

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This might be one of my favorite moments caught in a photograph…look at Paul’s eyes…pure happiness!

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Mommy couldn’t help but to hold him too! =)

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It’s always a good time during the hora!

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The Ken Arlen Evolution Orchestra provided the music and energy all night!

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And to end the night…I leave you with two more photos from the 16th floor terrace!

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I love the Chicago skyline!

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Thanks Rachel + Paul for having me as your wedding photographer! There were so many amazing Chicago luxury wedding details and moments throughout the day!

with love,

your Chicago wedding photographer,

Kenny

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