lafayette square park wedding | henry + jessy

chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-93 Where to begin with these two… Henry and Jessy are two of the very best human beings around. And together they seem unstoppable, just guaranteed to make it through life happy in love. Everyone around them on their wedding day had a peaceful look of confidence that they were exactly where they were supposed to be on that gorgeous October day. I was so lucky to have Angie along with me, and she met up with Henty and the guys in Soulard while I started the day with Jessy and her ladies in a gorgeous old row house in Lafayette Square, surrounded by some beautiful details + smiling gals! chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-4 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-6 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-2 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-9 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-3 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-10 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-11 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-12 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-13 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-16 So dapper! chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-14 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-15 Jessy, you are such a stunner! chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-7 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-17 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-20 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-19 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-21 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-22 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-24 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-25 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-28 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-26 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-27 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-30 Then it was time for the first look, always my favorite time of day : )chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-33 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-34 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-35 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-38 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-44 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-40 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-37 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-56 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-47 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-48 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-61chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-53 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-54 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-49 Such gorgeous blooms!chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-57 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-55 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-46 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-62 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-70 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-58 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-91 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-71 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-66 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-50 I had gotten a funky new lens a few days before their wedding, and Jessy so politely let me snap a few bonus shots of her : )chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-64 You guys were an absolute blast to get to photograph – thanks for killing it all day! chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-60 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-69 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-68 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-72 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-67 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-73 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-74 Oh my goodness did I adore that these two got married under this gorgeous big tree!chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-76 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-77 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-78 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-79 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-80 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-81 Marrrried!!! chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-82 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-89 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-83 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-86 Such a fun idea for after the ceremony to spend some time in the sunshine before the reception!chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-88 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-87 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-92 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-96 You guys are just the bestest together : )chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-98 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-90 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-94 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-100 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-101 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-45 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-97 Then it was reception time at gorgeous Windows on Washington, a perfect St. Louis city venue!chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-111 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-103 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-109 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-112 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-105 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-119 The details throughout the space were absolutely stunning! Loved how warm the room was with all the glimmering lights and gold details! chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-120 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-121 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-123 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-125 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-107 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-124 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-116 First dance :: Sara Bareilles – I Choose Youchicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-129 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-130 chicagoweddingphoto
grapher_ellerosephoto_hj-133 A twist to cap off the mother son dance and kick off the open dance floor was ah-mazing!chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-134 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-138 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-136 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-135 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-132 chicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-128 Henry + Jessy!! Thanks you, thank you oh so very much again for having us there to capture your gorgeous wedding day, we had an absolute blast! From the moment we walked into your day it was clear how much fun we would have with celebrating you guys with your friends + families – and fun we had! Thank you so much for trusting us to capture these gorgeous memories for you guys,we had the best time!  Congrats  again, XO – Lchicagoweddingphotographer_ellerosephoto_hj-139

Groom’s Suit :: Tommy Hilfiger  ///  Groomsmens’ Suits :: Kenneth Cole  ///  Bridesmaids’ Dresses :: JCrew  ///  Bride’s Shoes :: Badgley Mischka  ///  Bride’s gown :: Allure Bridals  ///  Hair/Makeup :: La Belle Mariée   ///  Florist :: Les Bouquets   ///  Cake :: McArthur’s Bakery   ///  Trail Mix Bar creator :: My mom 🙂  ///  Day-of Wedding coordinators :: Proposing Dreams   ///  DJ :: Complete Music and DJ ///  Officiant :: Cris Hanna, Life’s Celebrations  ///  Bus :: Fantastic Transportation  /// Amazing Second Shooting :: Angie Menos Photography

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