Lauren Wakefield

I met John and Mike for the first time the day of their wedding.  We had chatted on the phone and I had heard a million wonderful things about them from my amazing friend/their amazing wedding planner, Cara…but I still couldn’t help but be a little nervous.  I always get the wedding day jitters the morning of a wedding and that day was no different.  As soon as John and Mike pulled up I instantly felt like I’d known them for years.  We laughed and “slow-walked” and as I snapped photo after photo…I couldn’t hide my smile.

The love that John and Mike have for each other is something that you don’t see every day.  Watching the way they looked at each other and the love that is so obvious and pure and completely genuine…it made me want to pinch myself.  Or hug them and never let go because it’s couples like John and Mike that remind me just how powerful true love can be.  As the night went on…and their friends and family gathered to celebrate these two amazing men…I realized I wasn’t alone.  Every person in that tent saw what I did…two people that are so completely in love and so obviously meant to be together.  Forever.

John and Mike…thank you for allowing me to be a part of a day that was truly spectacular.  You guys are honestly something special and I am so so grateful to have gotten the chance to meet you.  I may live far away…but I promise you I will make it to wine night one of these days!  You can count on it!  I love you guys so much and if I was any happier for you I might explode.  Here’s to a life full of nothing but happiness!!!!

This day was truly put on by the wedding dream team!  A HUMUNGOUS thank you to:

Wedding Planner: Murphy & Company – Cara Belvin  |  The Hospitable Hostess – Jen O’Leary  |  Caterer: Chariot Brick Oven Pizza  |  Acoustic Musician: Carl Dylan  |  DJ: Ben Donovan

I honestly don’t even know where to start when talking about these two and their incredible day.  Every single detail was perfectly placed…and from start to finish it was literally something out of dream.  The most gorgeous flowers you’ve ever seen lined the incredible backdrop of a perfect fall day.  The sun peeked through the trees and from start to finish it was a day no one would ever forget.  As Ashley walked down the petal-lined aisle every person’s face…including Bart’s…was in pure awe.  In awe of her exceptional beauty.  In awe of the beauty that surrounded them everywhere they looked.  And in awe of a couple that is so obviously in love.  As Ashely and Bart exchanged their vows and said “I do”…it was undeniable just how meant to be this day was.  Because these two were meant to spend the rest of their life together.

Ashley and Bart…thank you SO much for including me in your magical day.  It was honestly one of the most beautiful wedding’s I’ve ever been a part of.  Your family and friends are just a testament to the kind of people you are…kind, fun and well…amazing.  I love you guys to death and wish you nothing but happiness!!!!  xoxo!!!!

An ENORMOUS thank you to Tami Paige for second shooting with me.  As always…she rocked it.

And a HUGE thank you to all the vendors that made this incredible day happen!

Venue: Chicago Golf Club  |  Florist: English Garden Flower Shop  |  Wedding Planner: Christin Robinson – Bombshell Events  |  Videographer: Lexoria Wedding Films  |  DJ: Toast and Jam