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A Lake Forest Wedding – Larisa + Angelo!

Lake Forest Academy Wedding Photos

I love Lake Forest, IL. It is picturesque, quaint & has a variety of places for wedding pictures! I was excited to return to the Lake Forest Academy Armour House for Larisa + Angelo’s wedding…it’s been a couple years since I’ve been there!

Before we start this wedding blog post…here’s one of my favorites from the Armour House at the Lake Forest Academy! It’s photos like this that make this wedding photographer excited! Something classic, modern & a little fashion forward!

armour house wedding photographer Lake Forest Academy

In case you missed them…be sure to check out Larisa + Angelo’s Lincoln Park engagement photos!

Lake Forest Academy Wedding Photos: Getting Ready

We started their wedding photography coverage at the Armour House in Lake Forest. The weather was perfect! The ladies were getting ready on one of the outdoor patios. A photo of her beautiful wedding dress!

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The bride’s ballerina wedding shoes!

armour house wedding photographer Lake Forest Academy

The ladies all wore these cute floral bathrobes while getting ready! The colors go so perfectly with the greenery behind them!

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A fun moment of the bride getting her wedding dress down from the hook!

armour house wedding photos Lake Forest Academy

armour house wedding photographer Lake Forest Academy

Such a beautiful photo of the bride! She is so happy! =)

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Incorporating some of the Armour House architecture into this bridal portrait-

armour house wedding pictures Lake Forest Academy

I love the simplicity of this photo- should be a magazine ad!

armour house wedding photography Lake Forest Academy

Loving the variety of bridesmaid dresses and the two colors! They go perfectly with their bouquets!

armour house wedding photos Lake Forest Academy

Thanks to Tom for second shooting and covering the guys getting ready at a Lake Forest hotel-

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The groom looking sharp in black and white!

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Caught this moment as the ladies were walking into the church! I love the way the wind blows the bridesmaids dresses just the perfect amount!

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Lake Forest Wedding Ceremony Photography

Their wedding ceremony was held downtown Lake Forest, IL. The church has such lovely details for the bride walking down the aisle picture!

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lake forest wedding pictures

lake forest wedding photographer

Love the way he looks at his bride =)

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lake forest wedding ceremony photos

lake forest wedding ceremony photos

lake forest wedding pictures

lake forest wedding photographer

Downtown Lake Forest Wedding Photos

We headed down the street to take photos throughout the downtown Lake Forest area! There are such a variety of architecture in a small location!

downtown Lake Forest wedding photographer

downtown Lake Forest wedding photos

A full bridal party picture!

downtown Lake Forest wedding photos

downtown Lake Forest wedding photographer

downtown Lake Forest wedding photography

downtown Lake Forest wedding pictures

The bridesmaids were just lounging by this Lake Forest building and I thought it looked like the perfect color palate with their dresses!

downtown Lake Forest wedding pictures

downtown Lake Forest wedding photography

Walking in front of the most iconic downtown Lake Forest building!

downtown Lake Forest wedding photographer

Lake Forest Academy Wedding Photos: Portraits

One of my most favorite places to take wedding photos in the northern suburbs! I’m a wedding photographer who loves architecture and nature- and the Lake Forest Academy has the perfect blend of the two!

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armour house wedding pictures Lake Forest Academy

Love this photo- Thanks to an awesome bridal party for being patient with this wedding photographer- it’s my favorite of the day!

armour house wedding photos Lake Forest Academy

armour house wedding photography Lake Forest Academy

armour house wedding pictures Lake Forest Academy

The Armour House staircase is pretty amazing. I wanted to find a new angle for the bride and groom – I’m a wedding photographer who prides himself on creative photos – I think this one works for me!

armour house wedding photos Lake Forest Academy

Love how the staircase frames the bride and groom in this photo…and I love the motion of them walking down-

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Lake Forest Academy Wedding Photos: Reception

Love the colors on their wedding cake!

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A room shot of their Armour House wedding reception!

armour house wedding photos Lake Forest Academy

A picture of the bride and groom’s grand entrance down the staircase to their wedding reception!

armour house wedding photographer Lake Forest Academy

armour house wedding pictures Lake Forest Academy

armour house wedding photography Lake Forest Academy

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The uplighting in the white Armour House ballroom helps make for the perfect ambiance! Shout out to Okyne Medialab for a great mix of music throughout the night!

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Another picture of their choreographed first dance!

armour house wedding photography Lake Forest Academy

armour house wedding photography Lake Forest Academy

armour house wedding photos Lake Forest Academy

The Lake Forest Academy Armour House is so photogenic! Love the colors and the candle votives!

lake forest academy armour house wedding photo

Wedding Sparkler Exit!

They ended the night with sparklers! Such a perfect exit!

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The sparklers create such a romantic atmosphere!

sparklers wedding picture

Ending their wedding day with a kiss under sparklers!

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Thanks so much Larisa + Angelo for having me as your wedding photographer! So many wonderful photos through out their Lake Forest Academy Wedding Photos! nd the sparkler exit was just PERFECT! Congrats again!

with love,

your Lake Forest wedding photographer,

Kenny

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