Kate and Brian are married and what a day it was! Their wedding was the perfect blend of classic, timeless, and elegant. From the moment I arrived on the wedding morning, I knew this celebration would be something special.
We started the day with Kate getting ready alongside her mom and her girls. The house was filled with excitement, happy energy, and the sweetest anticipation. Photographing those quiet, emotional moments before the ceremony is one of my favorite parts of any wedding day, and Kate made everything feel effortless with her warmth and grace.
The ceremony took place at St. Michael’s Church in Wheaton. Watching Brian see Kate walk down the aisle was one of the standout moments of the day. His reaction was so genuine and heartfelt, the kind of moment that reminds me why I adore documenting weddings. These are the memories that stay with you long after your wedding day!
A look at Kate & Brian’s Oak Brook Hills wedding day
After the ceremony, we celebrated at the Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook. The venue was glowing in the late summer light and the florals by Shamrock Garden Florist brought the entire design to life. Soft, fresh, garden-inspired florals created a romantic backdrop for the entire reception and paired with the season so perfectly.
Kate and Brian, thank you for inviting me to capture such an important chapter of your story. Your wedding day was beautiful from beginning to end and it was an honor to be a part of it. Cheers to the newlyweds!
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We don’t even know where to begin in saying thank you to Jill! She went completely above and beyond in capturing our wedding day! She somehow managed to capture all of the photos we dreamed of while staying perfectly on schedule and making the entire day run so smoothly. Our engagement shoot with her was just as wonderful – the photos were everything we hoped for and more and it could not have been more fun!
Not only is Jill incredibly talented, she is also the most wonderful person to be around. You spend so much time with your photographer on your wedding day, and we truly could not have imagined anyone better to be part of ours. Jill is so calm and adds so much fun and positive energy to taking photos! Our parents and bridal party all commented on how sweet, efficient, and professional she was. Not only is Jill the most incredible photographer, she is just the most down-to-earth and genuine individual, as well! We cannot recommend her enough!
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Jill! We will treasure your photos for years to come and we are beyond grateful for you and your work!