Liz Schrenk Liz Schrenk

Abby and Andrew’s Intimate Garfield Conservatory Wedding

Abby and Andrew met in college, they were both Physics majors and found they had an undeniable chemistry ( ugh, sorry! xD ) As they grew closer together and moved forward forging their careers it quickly became apparent that their lives. . .

Abby and Andrew met in college, they were both Physics majors and found they had an undeniable chemistry ( ugh, sorry! xD ) As they grew closer together and moved forward forging their careers it quickly became apparent that their lives were intertwined and marriage was on the horizon. Together with their friends and family they celebrated their love at the beautiful Garfield Park Conservatory last December.

After we met Abby and Andrew for some portraits in the Conservatory, we were joined by their amazing friends. This crew came in and brought so much JOY to the celebration, if only every wedding party could be such an amazing hype-squad!! We loved being with all of these amazing people to celebrate Abby and Andrew’s love story, it was the most perfect day!

Congratulations, Abby and Andrew, we love you and wish you a lifetime of happiness together!

To see all of Abby and Andrew’s beautiful wedding photos, click here

VENDOR DETAILS
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY
Something Blue

VENUE
Garfield Park Conservatory

FLORIST
Hedonia Flowers

WEDDING CAKE
West Town Bakery

WEDDING DRESS BOUTIQUE
Wedding Dress Shoppe Inc.

MENSWEAR
The Black Tux

WEDDING RINGS
Tiffany & Co.

DJ
DJ Chicago

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Liz Schrenk Liz Schrenk

Krista & Blake’s Romantic Arrowhead Golf Club Wedding

We first met Blake as he was preparing to propose to Krista. He planned the perfect moment for when he got down on one knee at the Naperville Riverwalk. Of course she said yes. . .

We first met Blake as he was preparing to propose to Krista. He planned the perfect moment for when he got down on one knee at the Naperville Riverwalk. Of course she said yes, it was so incredibly sweet to be there celebrating their proposal along with the people who love Krista and Blake the most!

Conrad shot Krista and Blake’s proposal and was so excited to see them again for their Busse Woods engagement session. They happened to be there as a big bouncy house event was going on and Conrad took some super fun pictures of them bouncing together to finish their shoot! We loved seeing that some of those happy bouncing pictures ended up on Krista and Blake’s Change the Date card, talk about making the best of a difficult situation!

When their wedding day finally arrived, Krista looked radiant in her beautiful gown from Here Comes the Bride. She did the sweetest first look with her grandfather before heading out to see Blake before their ceremony. After their first look, Krista and Blake’s Australian Shepherds Odin and Wally arrived in their coordinating doggy tuxes, they were totally the highlight of the day! Odin and Wally were such good boys in their little tuxedos, posing and smiling and having the best time celebrating their Mom and Dad’s wedding. It was the perfect day for the perfect couple, we were so happy to be there!

Congratulations, Krista and Blake, we love you and wish you a lifetime of happiness together!

To see all of Krista and Blake’s beautiful wedding photos, click here

VENDOR DETAILS

Photography
Something Blue Photography

Wedding Dress
Here Comes the Bride

Wedding Shoes
Steve Madden

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Liz Schrenk Liz Schrenk

Marissa & Nick (and Peyton’s!) Westin Chicago Northwest Vow Renewal

In April 2021, Marissa and Nick welcomed their beautiful baby girl Peyton. We were thankful to meet sweet Peyton at her Lifestyle Newborn Session at their home, she is just the sweetest baby girl! After her arrival Marissa and Nick knew their 2021 wedding plans would shift once more…

Marissa and Nick met through her cousin (and maid of honor) Danielle, but when they were first introduced Marissa wasn’t very fond of Nick. He persisted and kept asking her out. Once Marissa finally caved and agreed to go out with Nick she had THE best date ever, and the rest is history!

As Marissa and Nick planned their dream wedding they had no idea that Covid was coming and would change everything. While they had to postpone their celebration Marissa and Nick still chose to be married in 2020 in front of family at St. James in Arlington Heights. Their Catholic ceremony was a beautiful celebration of their love and the first step toward their future together as husband and wife.

In April 2021, Marissa and Nick welcomed their beautiful baby girl Peyton. We were thankful to meet sweet Peyton at her Lifestyle Newborn Session at their home, she is just the sweetest baby girl! After her arrival Marissa and Nick knew their 2021 wedding plans would shift once more, and they decided to baptize Peyton during their vow renewal ceremony. It was the first time that St. James Parish in Arlington Heights celebrated both a vow renewal AND a baptism during the same ceremony! It was a beautiful moment watching Marissa walk down the aisle in her wedding dress with Nick holding their daughter. He was beaming with pride; together they have created such an adorable and joyful family!

After the ceremony we converged at the Westin Chicago Northwest for a great big celebration. Marissa comes from a large and well-connected family, it was really fun to see a lot of people we knew at their reception! It was the perfect night celebrating an amazing couple!

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Congratulations, Marissa and Nick (and Peyton!), we love you and wish you a lifetime of happiness together!

To see all of Marissa and Nick’s beautiful vow renewal photos, click here

VENDOR DETAILS
Photography
Something Blue

Church
St. James

Reception Venue
Westin Chicago Northwest

Wedding Flowers
Floral Harmonies

Band
Bluewater Kings

Wedding Cake
Lovin Oven Cakery

Hair and Makeup
Jaide and Co. Bridal Artistry

Wedding Dress
Martina Liana

Wedding Dress Boutique
Volle’s Bridal

Bridesmaid Dresses
Kennedy Blue

Menswear
The Black Tux Nordstrom

Wedding Rings
R.C. Wahl Jewelers

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Liz Schrenk Liz Schrenk

Katie & Matt’s Brix on the Fox Celebration

This summer we celebrated weddings in a whole new way. The pandemic shook up our routine of big celebrations and led us to pause and see weddings differently. Last summer Katie and Matt were forced to…

This summer we celebrated weddings in a whole new way. The pandemic shook up our routine of big celebrations and led us to pause and see weddings differently. Last summer Katie and Matt were forced to put their big wedding celebration on hold and instead exchanged their vows at their church in front of only their families. Conrad was on hand to photograph the intimate celebration (and to meet their puppy Freedom after the ceremony!)

Conrad and I were both so happy to be welcomed back this summer to document Katie and Matt’s big party. Ashley came along to help me shoot photos while Conrad captured video throughout the day. We convened at Brix on the Fox and honestly had the best time with Katie and Matt’s friends and family. The day was so relaxed and everyone was so eager to celebrate with this awesome couple! And while we didn’t get to hang with Freedom this summer we were happy to see that he was at least well-represented on Matt’s socks and koozie. It was the perfect day filled with beautiful details and joyful moments.

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Congratulations, Katie and Matt, we love you and wish you a lifetime of happiness together!

To see all of Katie and Matt’s beautiful wedding photos, click here

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