Eagle Brook Country Club Wedding in Geneva, IL | Julie and Jon

bride and groom walk across bridge at Fabyan Forest Preserve by Chicago Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie

I absolutely loved photographing the wedding of Julie and Jon, partly for their beautiful locations, but mostly for their beautiful personalities! Their first date was on 12/13/14, and that’s a pretty incredible start to any relationship if you ask me. I had the pleasure of meeting these two before their wedding for their Lincoln Park, Chicago, Il engagement session, and I’m so glad I did. Nothing is better than arriving to a wedding and already knowing the couple, before getting to see them tie the knot.

We started their wedding at the St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church in Sugar Grove, Il, and their ceremony was tear-worthy- at least that’s what the guests and Jon thought. With their love story, I wouldn’t have expected anything less, “Jon says it was truly love at first sight,” the bride Julie says.

After photographing their ceremony, we took a short drive over to the Fabyan Forest Preserve, and it was definitely worth the drive. This picturesque park was complete with green grass, a river, and even a bridge to match the scenery. We all had a blast taking portraits and bridal party photos, running back to the limo to head to the reception at the Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva, Il just before the rain came in. Schaefer Greenhouses did an incredible job of decorating in their pink and white color palette, and the cake by The Cakery was every bit as delicious as it looked!

If you can’t tell by the photos, DJ Sounds Abound put on a killer set, and this gorgeous couple danced the night away; breaking only for some sparkler photos in the dark. The couple said that the thing they were most excited for was “Celebrating with all our friends and family, all the people we love,” and that is exactly what happened throughout the day, and into the night.

St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church Wedding in Sugar Grove, IL | Jennifer Lourie
groom gets ready at St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church Wedding
St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church Wedding
interior images of inside St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church Wedding
bride meets groom at the end of the aisle with dad in tow by Chicago Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom stand at altar of St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church Wedding
groom celebrates marrying his bride at St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church Wedding
bride and groom walk outside of church to bubbles by Chicago Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bridal party in black tuxes and burgundy dresses walk across bridge
bride and groom pose on bridge at Fabyan Forest Preserve by Chicago Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
close up of bride hugging groom by Chicago Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride poses for wedding portrait at Fabyan Forest Preserve by Chicago Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride poses for wedding portrait at Fabyan Forest Preserve by Chicago Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride poses for wedding portrait at Fabyan Forest Preserve by Chicago Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
groom poses for wedding portrait at Fabyan Forest Preserve by Chicago Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
groom poses for wedding portrait at Fabyan Forest Preserve by Chicago Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
groom poses for wedding portrait at Fabyan Forest Preserve by Chicago Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom hold each other at Fabyan Forest Preserve by Chicago Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
wedding reception entrance at Eagle Brook Country Club
wedding reception table decor by Chicago Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
white wedding cake with rose colored roses
wedding reception pink floral decor by Chicago Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom share their first dance at Eagle Brook Country Club
woman sings and dances during wedding reception by Chicago Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
wedding guest holding drink dances at wedding reception by Chicago Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
black and white image of woman dancing with male guest by Chicago Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
female wedding guest in red dress dances at reception by Chicago Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
male wedding guest dances at wedding reception by Chicago Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
male wedding guest dances at wedding reception by Chicago Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride dances at wedding reception by Chicago Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
female holds self while dancing during wedding reception by Chicago Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
wedding guests hold sparklers by Chicago Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie
bride and groom hold sparklers by Chicago Wedding Photographer Jennifer Lourie

Vendors //
Ceremony Venue : St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church, Sugar Grove, IL
Portrait Location : Fabyan Forest Preserve, Geneva, IL
Reception Venue : Eagle Brook Country Club, Geneva, IL
Floral Design : Schaefer Greenhouses
Hair : Katie from House of Koukla
Make-Up : Brian Sutherby
Bridal Boutique : Kathryn’s Bridal
Dress Designer : Badgley Mischka
Bakery : The Cakery
Groom’s Suit : Formally Modern Tuxedo
DJ : Sounds Abound

xx,

Jennifer Lourie