Gabby and Gabe met at Elmhurst University the Summer of 2018 when they were both involved with the school’s orientation program. They got to know one another through training sessions, long talks and ice cream – Gabby knew on their first date that Gabe was the one. That first date led to six years of dating through long distance, Covid, and grad school for Gabby, until they got engaged on Gabe's 28th birthday on the campus where it all started. Gabby knew they would get engaged because Gabe was so nervous that day, plus he had planned to randomly walk around campus when it was 90 degrees out. In the Kranz Forum right after her grandma's favorite song played on the church bells (unknowingly), he got down on one knee and proposed. The rest is history!

Conrad loved getting to know Gabby and Gabe at their beautiful engagement session last Fall at the Naperville Riverwalk. These two complement each other perfectly and made it SO easy for Conrad to photograph them! We were excited to join Gabby and Gabe to celebrate their wedding this Summer, it was a hot but perfect day! Gabby and Gabe chose to have their wedding ceremony at the chapel at Elmhurst University, a sweet nod to the early days of their relationship. After their traditional ceremony the newlyweds took a quiet walk together before we took pictures of them around campus. Conrad, Lindsay and Ryan went along with Gabby and Gabe to the spots that were important to them at Elmhurst, including their first date spot by his dorm where he proposed. It was so nice to have just that one-on-one time with Gabby and Gabe at their favorite place!!

After wrapping at Elmhurst University we made our way to the Metropolis Ballroom in our hometown for Gabby and Gabe’s fun and lively reception. It was the best celebration of their love, we were so thankful to be a part of this special day!