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Radisson Blu Wedding Photos // Stefanie + Casey

Radisson Blu Chicago Wedding Photos

Two weeks ago, at the Chicago Radisson Blu Hotel, Stefanie married her best friend Casey! They danced the night away with one of Chicago’s best bands, The Gold Coast All-Stars! Among the many highlights…the way her father reacted when he saw her, five grandparents in attendance, and the gorgeous decor designed by Natalie from HMR Designs!

Shout out to Jan Ehrenberg from Parties, Events, and More for planning and coordinating their special day! She assembled some of the best wedding professionals in Chicago! In case you missed it, be sure to check out three additional photos (not featured here) at Stefanie + Casey’s Radisson Blu Wedding Teaser Photos Blog Post!

Wedding Details:
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Chicago Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
Planner + Coordinators: Jan from Parties, Events, & More!
Florals + Decor: Natalie from HMR Designs

Makeup: Cynde Cosmetics
Dress: Casablanca Bridal

Dresser: Caroline Shaw from The Wedding Dresser
Photographers: Nakai Photography
Band: Gold Coast All-Stars

Be sure to scroll through all 60+ images in the blog post, but up first…three of my favorites! I love the Radisson Blu lobby – the exposed brick and lighting are the perfect location for photos!

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With wedding parties, I always like to create Vanity Fair Inspired pictures – like this one! The uplighting perfectly matched the bridesmaid dresses and flowers!

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Stunning ballroom of the Radisson Blu transformed by HMR Designs – and The Gold Coast All-Stars ready to welcome the guests!

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Getting Ready Photos at the Radisson Blu

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Custom reception shoes!

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Stefanie has glossed the lips of many bridesmaids and brides through the years…and her she was on her wedding day – getting her lips done!

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Monogrammed PJs and slippers!

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A photo with three important women of the day!

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As a photographer, I’m always looking for unique angles and perspectives…here the Father of the Bride was on my right…but you could see his expression in the mirror!

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Photographer’s Tip: Incorporating the details – here the back of the shirt helps give context to what is happening in this special moment-

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Looks like an advertisement from a magazine!

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Wedding Photos on the Radisson Blu Terrace

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Was able to incorporate the award winning architecture of the Aqua building into the photo! (where the Radisson Blu resides)

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These guys were up for anything for a photo!

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Indoor Lobby Radisson Blu Wedding Party Photos

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Wedding Ceremony Pictures 

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Perfect moment captured by my associate photographer, Tom!

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A special ordered photo!

Wedding Reception Pictures

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As a wedding photographer, I work really hard to capture the decor and ambience as best as possible. So much planning goes into this one night…you need to have amazing photos to remember it all!

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Congrats again Stefanie + Casey! It was an unforgettable night – It was hard to choose which photos to feature here! Can’t wait to share them all with you!

with love,

your Chicago wedding photographer,

Kenny Nakai

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