Catie + Eric are a total riot to be around! A genuinely fun and loving couple. They were referred to me by their friends, Jen + Adam (who just got married the other week, so stay tuned for their wedding on the blog!). We met up at a Starbucks turned Potbelly (yum) where we talked forever about life, their wedding, and everything under the sun. I immediately felt a connection with them.

Catie is a total DIYer, so I knew her wedding was going to be something special! They started the day by getting ready at her aunt’s salon in downtown Naperville. Talk about a picture perfect place for pictures!! After, we met up on the Naperville Riverwalk for their first look full of so much emotion and cheers from their bridal party in a trolley nearby! After? A beautiful ceremony full of their favorite people and an equally beautiful party at Meson Sabika!

I am beyond excited for these two! Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Shoesmith!!

VENDOR LOVE // Bridal Dress — Catherine Deane at BHLDN | Bridesmaid Dresses — Alfred Sung at Nordstrom | Groom + Groomsmen Attire —  Vera Wang Tux at Men’s Warehouse | Hair Stylist — Rachel at C’Zar Salon + Spa | Makeup Artist — Gina at C’Zar Salon + Spa | Invitations — Wedding Paper Divas | Florist — Kio Kreations | Ceremony — St. Patrick Church | Transportation — Naperville Trolley | Reception Venue — Meson Sabika | DJ — David Wilner at Sounds Abound | Cupcakes — Small Cakes | Favors — Cheap Wedding Favors | Photographer — Jenna Marie Photography