Middleton Place

Flower petals slowly fell across the aisle. The faint sound of violin and cello strings floated through the air, signaling to the guests that the moment was finally here. All rose as Andi emerged from the garden bar, and began her walk down the aisle, a walk she had dreamed about for years now. The […]

The stately grounds of the Kellogg Manor House felt familiar to them. Grace and Carson had often taken walks there throughout their years of dating, but tonight was different than those other evenings. Tonight was a night of celebration. As an homage to their story thus far, Grace and Carson wanted to spend their engagement […]

How can you add to perfection? The day had already been everything she had dreamed and more. The morning came and went without delay, the formalities of the ceremony and speeches beautifully captured Cara and Noah’s love, and she was finally married to the man she had spent her life with for the past few […]

Traffic bustled on all sides as the sounds of the city rose in a cacophonous symphony. The streets were completely filled with people and traffic, but as Tessa and Michael strolled along the sidewalk, it almost felt like the city and its patrons understood that this evening was special for the two of them. Crowds […]

Home is where the heart is. Sometimes, you don’t need to travel to another country or city to celebrate your love. In fact, sometimes, the perfect place to revel in a certain season of life could be just right around the corner. When the planning for their engagement session initially began, Courtney and Johnathan were […]

Nostalgia tends to breed romance. In a world filled with fast-paced living and technology growing almost by the minute, there is something comforting about cuddling on the couch and watching a timeless, black and white romance movie. Kathryn and Ryan shared that their favorite movie in the world is the classic “Casablanca” and they would […]

As they rounded the corner, the familiar sight of the back of the Inn came into view. The bench where they had sat, worked, talked, and eventually fallen in love had been moved long ago, but the feelings still ran deep for Lizzie and Jake. The Watervale Inn was not only where they met and […]

Water softly trickled down the fountain wall of the hidden garden. The heat of the day had passed, and now the fading sunlight revealed a literal paradise for Jenna and Steven’s engagement shoot. With the estate standing proudly in the background, Jenna and Steven entered the grounds, escorted closely by the newest member of their […]

Exploring the city of Chicago is much like meeting your soulmate. The stroll from block to block seems to always reveal a restaurant you have yet to try or a hidden gem of architecture that you have not seen before. Likewise, as we meet our soulmate and begin to pursue them, we find that there […]

To dance with someone is to know them. As the music begins, two people come together to not only enjoy but also create. There is always give and take, and as each step leads to the next, the two dance partners learn how to better lead and follow each other. In many ways, marriage is […]