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Wedding Photos at Abandoned Ruins – Marzena + Jesse!

Chicago Polish Wedding Photos!

There are so many amazing wedding pictures from this wedding…I don’t even know where to start! Marzena + Jesse put so much into their special day and it was such a touching wedding – tears were flowing when they made a stop to visit the Bride’s late father at the cemetery! But here’s my favorite photo from their wedding – I love this location…abandoned ruins! Such an urban feel! I have not found wedding photos at this location online…it was amazing!!! It took me hours (literally) to find this place!

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It was great to work with a couple that appreciates my creative & unique wedding photography. They couldn’t wait for their engagement session as they love the high end fashion look I bring to my imagery. Be sure to check out their Chicago engagement photos blog post to see their eSession pictures!

Bride’s Wedding Details

A gorgeous silver bracelet

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Her beautiful Saison Blanche wedding dress

A shout out to my second shooter Tom Yan who did a great job photographing Jesse as he was getting ready –

This photo looks straight out of an ad in a magazine!

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GQ all the way!

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A cool wedding rings photo

wedding ring photo

Marzena had some hot Jimmy Choo shoes!

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Mom is all smiles as her daughter puts on her wedding earrings

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Her younger sister helping with the garter-

chicago polish wedding photos

Jesse wrote her a note before the wedding, and it was an emotional moment!

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We headed out to some abandoned ruins for their bridal party wedding photos! Such a cool space & unique space – enjoy these photos!

A photo of her all white wedding bouquet

The gorgeous bride! I love the juxtaposition of beauty & urban decay…the abandoned ruins made for such a cool backdrop! So hard to find places like this in the Chicago area!

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And I love this portrait of her- what a look!

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Jesse was so happy to see his bride! Jesse was sporting a grey tuxedo-
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Groomsmen photo
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The ladies popping with color in their blue bridesmaid dresses and pink bouquets!

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Love their smiles in this photo!

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Again- the urban abandoned ruins –

cool creative abandoned ruins urban wedding photo picture

We headed back to Marzena’s house for a Polish wedding tradition- a blessing by the parents…no doubt her late father was on her mind- Chicago has such a large Polish population – I’m surprised this was the first time I photographed this ceremony!

chicago polish wedding photo picture

chicago polish wedding photo picture

We headed to Cistercian Fathers Our Lady Mother of the Church in Willow Springs, IL – pink petals on the custom aisle runner

Pink rose globes

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The grand entrance!

chicago polish wedding photo picture

chicago polish wedding photo picture

chicago polish wedding photo picture

chicago polish wedding photo picture

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Another Polish cultural tradition – the throwing of coins at the newly weds!

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And they had a dove release! I got lucky with a photo of the perfect outstretched wings of the dove!

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We visited the grave of Marzena’s late father…what a special moment –

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A reflection of the bride on her father’s tombstone-

chicago polish wedding ceremony photo picture

Their wedding reception was held at Boback’s Signature Events at Seven Bridges

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A couple bridal party photos- Love the blue & pink colors with the setting sun!

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We took advantage of the modern look of Boback’s Signature Events at Seven Bridges for this bridal party picture

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Empty room picture at Bobacks Signature Events at Seven Bridges. The blue and pink look great in the room!

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They had a lounge area near the patio – white leather modern sofas with pink roses-

bobacks signature event chicago polish wedding photo picture

Wedding cake photo!

chicago polish wedding cake photo picture

A large white lounge sofa for the bride & groom at their sweetheart table-

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They had a dessert bar set up- what a set up by Boback’s Signature Events!

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Their first dance on their custom Blue & Pink dance floor!

bobacks signature event chicago polish wedding photo picture

She’s so happy on her wedding night!

bobacks signature event chicago polish wedding photo picture

I ran off the dance floor for this photo from a different perspective-

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They tossed a blindfolded Jesse like he was a stuffed animal! Timing is everything when it comes to a photo – I tried to get it at the peak of their toss!
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And Marzena was leading the dancing train!

chicago polish wedding dancing photo picture

Congratulations again Marzena & Jesse! What a wonderful day! You both are such wonderful people and it was obvious by the good time had by all! And thank you for welcoming us to your Polish wedding celebration! I enjoyed all the Polish festivities and food! =)

with love,

your Chicago wedding photographer,

Kenny

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