John Andrews Photography

Luke & Carrie are just a wonderful couple.  From the moment I met them at my office last year, to their engagement session, to the wedding – I’ve always felt like we were old friends.  Their group of friends (aka the bridal party) were also awesome on the wedding day!  The day started off with prep at the Doubletree at Esplanade Lakes, followed by the ceremony at St. Johns Lutheran Church.  We made a quick photo stop at Cantigny after the ceremony (and just barely avoided a downpour) and made it back to Esplanade Lakes before the real rain started coming down.  The party was rocking all night long thanks to Al Okyne’s DJ talents!

Congratulations Luke & Carrie – can’t wait to work with you on the album!

-Andrew

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Vendors
Officiant: Dan Wegryzn | St. Johns Lutheran Church
Gown: Private Label by G from Bridal Elegance
Bridesmaid Dresses: WToo by Watters
Formalwear: Formally Modern Tuxedo
Hair/Makeup: ASHA Salon | Valerie Rodriguez (MAC Cosmetics)
Invitations: Carlson Crafts
Florist: TPM Stems – Cheryl Mettille
DJ: Okyne Media Lab – Al Okyne
Cake Artist: Jarosch Bakery

Mike & Amy were married a few short weeks ago and I was able to document another beautiful downtown wedding.  I just love shooting in Chicago during the summertime.  There is always so much going on and lots of great places to make awesome photographs!  The day started off at the W Lakeshore hotel for all of the bridal party prep.  The ceremony was held at St. James Chapel at the Quigley Preparatory Seminary, followed by a gorgeous reception at the Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier.

-Andrew

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Robert and Melissa were married just over a month ago.  I was honored to be asked to shoot their very gorgeous Chicago wedding which started out with some prep shots at the Crowne Plaza Metro Chicago hotel.  The ceremony was held at Saint Pauls United Church of Christ followed by a very swanky reception at The Grandview Loft at Westgrand Studios.

We did get the opportunity to make a quick stop downtown to shoot some fun photos around Michigan Ave and the Chicago River.  We also had some fun shooting outside Westgrand Studios while waiting for introductions to start.

Thanks guys for inviting me to cover your wonderful wedding day!

-Andrew

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Every once in a while during the start of a wedding day I get a feeling that the day will truly be special.  I know that might sound a little corny, a little psychic or a little weird – however I always seem to be right!  From the moment I walked into Elizabeth’s house on the day of the wedding I knew that the day would be perfect – and after reviewing all the photos afterwards…  well you get the picture.  The ceremony took place at St. James Church, followed by a reception at the Metropolis Ballroom in Arlington Heights.  In between we stopped at a park to grab some Relaxed Portraits of the bridal party and Robert & Elizabeth.  The Stanley Cup even made a guest appearance at the reception! (well a replica of it did – all the guys are huge hockey fans)

-Andrew

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