2013 was an incredible year. I had the opportunity to work with so many amazing couples, and there are still many weddings to blog and catch up on. I couldn’t have closed the year on a more perfect note than Megan and Brian’s wedding at Newberry Library.

Megan and Brian were so amazing to work with and between them, their bridal party, and their families, their wedding day was filled with so much joy. If you’ve spent any time in Chicago this winter, you know it’s been RIDICULOUSLY cold. On the day of their wedding, it was a balmy 18 degrees, but despite that, they insisted that they’d be ok braving the cold for some shots downtown along the river. A shot that they specifically requested was of them on top of one of the bridge railings with the city-scape behind them. I love how these turned out and give such an incredible perspective of the city.

This is the second wedding I have shot at Newberry Library and each time they’ve blown me away with the timeless beauty of their ballroom. This set the stage for an amazing reception filled with such a fun and active dance floor, much to the credit of Ryan Norsworthy and his incredible DJ skills.

Megan and Brian, what an honor to be a part of your wedding day – it was such a joy to work with the two of you! And a huge thanks to my close friend and extremely talented photographer, Ginny Corbett, for your help in capturing the day.

Reception: Newberry Library // Hair: Tina Scalfani (Magnificent Brides)   // Make-up: Kristina with Nika Vaughan Bridal Artists // DJ: Ryan Norsworthy (Style Matters) // Flowers: Scarlet Petal