Ever since their engagement session earlier this year, Julie & Andrew have been some of my favorites…I can say that, right? They’re genuinely sweet, kind people, and they’re super fun at the same time. They’re just really awesome individually and together…if they lived in Chicago I would want to hang out with them all the time and not only be their wedding photographer! Because of all of that, I have been looking forward to this wedding for months, and I thought it was a great way to end my wedding season this year. I have one in November, and one in December but Andrew & Julie’s wedding marked the end of my weddings-every-weekend run that started sometime in May!
We started off with some getting ready shots at the James Hotel where I was first introduced to Julie’s 10 bridesmaids (wow)…good thing they are all great people too or my day might have been a little chaotic!
Love the sparkle-y bridal TOMS!Andrew was a little excited, I think he knew how beautiful she would look…A favorite, for sure!Gorgeous as always!After the photos we headed to Gallery 1028 for the ceremony and reception. This is one of my favorite venues, if you’re going for a more urban vibe for your wedding it is definitely worth a look!Even though Julie lives in California, she definitely hand picked every detail of the decor and her amazing mom put it all together here in Chicago…they must make a great team because everything was perfect!Andrew’s mom officiated the wedding, below is the time when she had them turn around and soak in all of their guests…I love this shot.I’ve never blogged a wedding party entrance shot before…but, the creativity here deserved to be recognized : )The live band for the night was Tryst…they were so good, all night. There was never a lull on this dance floor, let me tell ya.
One of the most special parts of the day was when Andrew got up to sing a couple songs to Julie…this guy is talented! He also had about 20 of his friends singing back up vocals…I knew Andrew & his family were musically talented, but I had no idea so many friends were as well. Julie & Andrew, I love you guys and your wonderful friends and family. Your wedding day was amazing, but I know that your marriage and life together will be that much more-so!
Congratulations again…enjoy the last couple days in Hawaii!