Perfect Harry Caray’s Chicago Wedding | Keith + Kaitlyn

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Ohhhhh happy day : ) That is exactly what this day was for everyone that was fortunate enough to be there to witness Keith + Kaitlyn as they shared their vows and officially became married! Alright, first things first – I recommend clicking this link and blasting this tune as you scroll through this post…. Tunes! Alright now that we’ve taken care of that…. Kaitlyn and Keith were married on a lovely Spring day surrounded by so much tradition, including tons of nods to NOLA – where Keith’s family has a long history. On top of that, these two were married on Kaitlyn’s parent’s wedding anniversary. Family is clearly key to these two and you could feel that throughout the day!

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Oh a little more tradition — Kaitlyn’s engagement ring belonged to Keith’s Great-Grandma and Keith’s wedding band was his paternal Grandfathers. chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 8 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 2 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 3 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 6 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 1 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 4 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 13 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 11 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 5 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 23 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 17
I’m not crying, you’re crying!
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This beauty!!!!chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 24 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 26 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 27
Haaaaa – this sweet moment of Keith going, oh hold on wait, let me write out a card for you to bring to Kaitlyn : )chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 32 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 31 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 28 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 34 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 30

I looooooove love love when I can get Momma watching her son’s face as his bride is walking down the aisle, always a most favorite moment! chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 35 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 37

Hands tell lovely stories : )chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 40 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 45 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 43 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 42 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 41 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 38

This moment made me smile so wide, Kaitlyn always kind of tucked herself into Keith, it was perfectly them!chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 47 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 44 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 46

They Marrrrrrried!!

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Yes. Yes. Yes.

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You guuuuys : )chicago wedding shoot by professional wedding photographer elle rose photo chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 66 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 55 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 84 highlights ellerosephoto KK 1chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 88 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 71 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 75 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 76 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 77 harry caray's chicago wedding shoot photos

This makes my heart so happy!chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 69 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 81

LOVE.
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You two are the bestest : ) You’ve got some contagious love about y’all and I’m so very lucky to have been there to capture it all! chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 79 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 78 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 87

Time for the party to start!
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You guys – this is the Four Star Brass Band. THEY WERE AMAZING! Hire them for everything. chicagoweddingphotogra pher ellerosephoto 101 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 105 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 104 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 107 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 106 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 108

First Dance:: The Very Thought of You – Nat King Colechicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 112

A few words from the newlyweds::

Most hilarious moment of the day?: When one of my bridesmaids sat on a Styrofoam cooler on the trolley, it broke, and she fell into the cooler.

Would you have done anything differently?: I did most planning well in advance but left a few extra things like gift bags and programs to finalize in the last few days. If I did it again, I would definitely do those things at least a week out to make those last few days stress-free.

Favorite moment from your day?: I loved the whole day, I can’t choose, but Keith says his favorite moment was when he saw me at the end of the aisle.

Any tips or tricks for future couples planning their weddings?: Do as much as you can in advance so you can relax in the days leading up to the wedding & make sure you have solid vendors like Elle Rose Photo! Pictures are such an important thing to have after your wedding and it was nice to know that was one thing I didn’t have to worry about when working with Laurie. (Laurie here, totally blushing : )

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Keith with his Mom + Grandma, who were busting moves to Penny’s from Heaven : )chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 113 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 115 reception party at Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 120 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 118 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 119 chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 116

Kaitlyn + Keith — thank you, thank you, thank you so very much for having us there to capture your gorgeous day, we had the absolute greatest time with you guys and your wonderful bridal party + families. It was just so much fun getting to ride along for the laughing + dancing + happy tears! You two are absolutely meant to be with each other – it is just so evident to anyone around you! Huge congrats + thanks again, XO – Laurie chicagoweddingphotographer ellerosephoto 121

Second Shooter Extraordinaire :: Maggie Wright  ///  Videographer :: Vanilla Video   ///  Florist :: Jane’s Blue Iris  ///  Cake :: Creative Cakes  /// Venue + Catering :: Harry Caray’s Lombard  ///  DJ :: Okyne Media Lab   ///  Wedding Dress: Allure Couture from House of Brides  ///  Shoes :: Adrianna Papell   /// Jewelry :: Eliot Danori ///  Bridesmaid Dresses :: Wtoo by Watters  ///  Tuxes :: Men’s Warehouse  ///  Sweets Table :: Keith’s mom, Chef Tracie

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