Liz Schrenk 12/21/25 Liz Schrenk 12/21/25

Katie & Sean’s Gorgeous Morton Arboretum Wedding

Katie and Sean met in high school during their Freshman honors geometry class, where Katie was very confused and Sean kindly let her copy his homework. They remained friends and only started dating in 2021 after spending time talking over Zoom during the pandemic. In November 2023, Sean surprised Katie by proposing in front of Mount Fuji while they were vacationing in Japan. Sean and Katie now live with their two cats, Zoey and Pedro Purrscal, and enjoy spending time with friends and traveling together.

I had the best time getting to know Katie and Sean at their pretty engagement session last Fall at The Morton Arboretum. Katie is so full of life and laughter and the love she and Sean share is so special, it was wonderful exploring the trails and spending time with them at the same spot where they would get married less than one year later. When their big day arrived Conrad, Ryan and I were all excited to celebrate this sweet. couple with their family and friends! Spirits were high when we arrived for getting ready photos and Katie looked absolutely gorgeous, she is one of those people who just radiates beauty from the inside and looked truly radiant as a bride. We left the hotel and made our way to the Thornhill Education Center at the Morton Arboretum where Katie and Sean had their first look and sweetly shared private vows with one another.

It was just a perfect Fall day and everything looked so beautiful, we were obsessed with the bridesmaids’ jewel-toned dresses and the stunning florals by the talented team at Piscasaw Gardens. Katie shared a really sweet moment with her Dad when he saw her for the first time as a bride not long before he walked her down the aisle. After the ceremony we were blessed with a gorgeous sunset before settling inside for an unforgettable night of food and dancing to celebrate the newlyweds. Katie and Sean treated their guests to a round of trivia during dinner hosted by Gabe Ortiz – Conrad, Ryan and I had so much fun playing and answering questions while we ate our delicious meal! This perfect day was filled with so much laughter and joy, we only wish we could do it all over again!

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

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

VENDOR DETAILS
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY
Something Blue

VENUE
Morton Arboretum Thornhill Education Center

FLORIST
Piscasaw Gardens

HAIR
Clare Curran

MAKEUP
Carolina Valenzuela

DJ
Gabe Ortiz

BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES
Azazie
Birdy Grey

WEDDING CAKE
Le Chocolat Bakery

WEDDING RINGS
James & Sons Fine Jewelers

Liz Schrenk 10/8/24 Liz Schrenk 10/8/24

Christine & Mason’s Gorgeous Morton Arboretum Wedding

I first met Christine when she helped her good friend Stephanie with her dog at her engagement session in the Fall of 2022. Christine and Stephanie are besties from college and I knew right away that they had a special friendship, I mean how many people would give up a weekend afternoon to help manage their friend’s dog during a photo shoot?! But that’s the kind of person Christine is, selfless and kind and willing to go the extra mile for her friends.

I was thrilled when Christine invited us to photograph her wedding to her fiancé Mason! We had a lovely afternoon together during their engagement session last Summer at The Morton Arboretum where we would return in 2024 for their wedding day. I loved exploring the beautiful sprawling property with Christine and Mason and finding pockets of pretty light with them, that session made me so excited for their wedding!

When the big day arrived Conrad and I met Christine upstairs at the Morton Arboretum where she was waiting with her Mom and sister Rachel. Christine looked gorgeous in her gown from Bri’Zan Couture, and her hair and makeup was perfect thanks to the talented team from The Bridal Beauty Team. After the beautiful flowers arrived from Shamrock Garden Florals we were ready to move outside – Christine first had a sweet and emotional reveal with her Dad before her First Look with Mason. Once everyone had seen Christine we moved across the Arboretum to the Thornhill Education Center for photos. Christine and Mason chose a small wedding party – only her sister Rachel and his best friend Jake – and we had the best time taking pictures with these four. We just love small wedding parties, there’s something so intimate and comfortable about spending time with the people you love most on your wedding day. After taking pictures outside we were given the opportunity to make some beautiful photographs inside the Thornhill Education Center, those were some of our favorite moments from the day!

Christine and Mason’s ceremony took place at the Grand Garden and was absolutely stunning – this gorgeous site felt like an Italian vista and was the perfect spot for this sweet couple to exchange their vows. After their ceremony we moved into the Ginko Room to celebrate the newlyweds, our very own Ashley and Marcella had gone above and beyond as day-of coordinators to help make the room look party-ready. We snuck away during the reception to enjoy beautiful golden light across the pond before the sun set and the dance floor opened. Christine and Mason’s guests danced the night away (the party was so much fun that we had to give some wedding crashers the boot!) It was an amazing day and we were so grateful to share in Christine and Mason’s love story 💙