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Arielle + Brett’s Wedding Photos!

Langham Chicago Wedding Photos

Arielle + Brett’s Wedding Photos at the Chicago Langham Hotel! If you have never been before, the Langham has one of the most amazing lobbies. We definitely had to take a wedding picture with their blown glass installation!

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Wedding Details

Arielle + Brett’s Amazing Millennium Park Engagement Photos
Wedding Ceremony + Reception Venue: Langham Chicago
Coordinator: Lola Event Productions
Florals + Decor: Flower Firm
Chicago Photographer: Nakai Photography
DJ: Okyne Medialab
Cake: Elysia Root Cakes

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We stepped outside during dinner so we could a photo with The Langham lights at night! Arielle is quite the dancer, so it was fun to twirl in her wedding dress!

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Getting Ready at the Langham

Her gorgeous dress in the Langham Suite…with a gorgeous view of the Chicago River behind it!langham chicago wedding photoschicago-langham-wedding-photographer-nakai-photography-005chicago-langham-wedding-photographer-nakai-photography-006chicago-langham-wedding-photographer-nakai-photography-007

Caught this moment of the smiling bride as you can see her dress in the reflection

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A special moment the bride shared with her sister and mother
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The beautiful bride, the symmetry, the background of the Chicago River and the Langham decor all make for an amazing wedding photo!
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She smiled as looked back at her family holding back the tears-

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She has a smile that makes you want to smile-
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The emotions were too much when her father walked through the door. Moments like these remind me why I love being a wedding photographerlangham-chicago-wedding-photographer-nakai-photography-015

The fine balance of wiping a tear without ruining the makeup

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The bridesmaids!

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My associate photographer, Tom, captured these great photos of the groom

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The groomsmen-

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Before their actual wedding ceremony, they had a Jewish Ketubah signing-langham-chicago-wedding-photographer-nakai-photography-023

The Langham all set up for their wedding ceremony!

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Brett brought the humor in his wedding vows – life longevity and flaxseeds – I’ll never forget it!

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Jewish prayer with his Tallitlangham chicago wedding pictures

And of course, my favorite Jewish wedding tradition, the breaking of the glass! Mazel Tov!

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In keeping with Jewish tradition, everything took place after sunset, so we stayed inside the Langham for the
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Langham Chicago Wedding Reception Photos

Beautiful pieces by Flower Firm

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Gorgeous chandeliers over the Langham Devonshire Ballroom!langham chicago wedding photographer

Wedding cake by Elysia Root Cakeslangham-chicago-wedding-pictures-nakai-photography-047First dance picture!
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This guy might have a future as a wedding photographer! wedding-photographer-langham-chicago-nakai-photography-051wedding-photographer-langham-chicago-nakai-photography-052wedding-photographer-langham-chicago-nakai-photography-053wedding-photographer-langham-chicago-nakai-photography-054

Time to lift the bride and groom in the Jewish traditional wedding dance, the Hora!
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Thank you Arielle + Brett for having me as your wedding photographer! Everything was gorgeous and I couldn’t have been more happy for you both! Welcome back from your honeymoon!

with love,

your Chicago wedding photographer,

Kenny

Angus + Esther’s Wedding Photos!

Creative Chicago Wedding Photos

I’ve known Esther since she was in high school and I can’t believe I was her wedding photographer! She has a great creative eye and she placed a high value on her wedding photography! If you haven’t already, make sure you check out their Chicago Engagement Photos – complete with balloons!

A shout out to Grace from Vale of Enna for supplying the gorgeous florals and to John & Lois for being the officiant and coordinator! Video by Henry Wu Studios It’s always great to work with friends on weddings! And a special thank you to John & Lois for referring me to Esther, I appreciate your support of Nakai Photography!

Here’s one of my favorite photos from their wedding day-
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Esther got ready at the Trump Hotel, and I was able to photograph her in a window from Angus’ getting ready suite across the river! You can see Esther six floors above the letter “M”
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For those that don’t know, the Trump Hotel has the most amazing views of Chicago. You are so close to the Wrigley Building!

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Love her Jimmy Choo shoes! creative-chicago-wedding-photos-nakai-photography-005

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A photo of the bridesmaids looking out the window

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Beautiful colors and variety in her bouquet- Great job Vale of Enna!

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Esther looks stunning!

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We took their wedding photos on the Chicago Riverwalk. I love this creative photo of the two of t

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We wanted to incorporate some fall colors in their wedding photos, so we found the perfect trees to add that ‘pop’ of color!

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chicago creative wedding picturesI went for a more creative crop and camera angle to include the fall colors!

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Esther is a teacher, and two of her students wanted to sing a song for them!

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First dance photos-

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Had to include a couple friends and their kids!

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Thanks Esther + Angus for having me as your wedding photographer! I was so blessed by your ceremony and the whole celebration!

with love,

Kenny

William + Todd’s Wedding Slideshow!

Luxury Same Sex Wedding at the Chicago Trump Hotel + Tower!

William + Todd’s same sex wedding ceremony + reception! Planned and coordinated by Michelle from Personalized Events by Michelle and amazing decor by Rishi from HMR Designs!

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