When your friends get engaged, of course the first thing that runs through your mind is pure excitement for them… followed immediately by “please oh please let me shoot your wedding!” When Brooke + Pat asked me to do their wedding, I lit up with pure joy! Capturing any wedding is absolutely humbling and beautiful. But when it’s two people you know and were part of your own wedding, well it makes it that much sweeter.

Brooke is a total fashionista, so I knew every single detail of her wedding was going to be gorgeous! The venue alone, the Nature Museum, is just beautiful. Add on top of that two beautiful people, the funnest bridal party, the prettiest color palette, gorgeous florals, and a killer gown? Oh and did I mention that all of their guests lit up the dance floor? Brooke + Pat, it was such an honor to capture your wedding! Thank you for asking me to be a part of your day. Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Brackett!

Getting Ready Hotel — The Westin Michigan Avenue |  Photography — Jenna Marie Photography | Ceremony + Reception — Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum | Bridal Dress — Pronovia | Bridal Shoes — Badgley Mischka + Nike | Bridesmaid Dresses — Alfred Angelo | Groom + Groomsmen Attire — Men’s Wearhouse | Hair Stylist —  Leila Styles | Makeup Artist —  Briana | Florist — Fragrant Design |  Cake — Sweet Mandy B’s | S’Mores Favors — Etsy | DJ — Shannon Currie