I’ve always dreamt of having a wedding on the beach….but let’s face it, unless you fly everyone out to a tropical location, beach weddings aren’t likely to happen often in Chicago.  One of the main reasons is probably the weather and ….we learned that the hard way!  If you’ve been following my updates on my Facebook fan page you probably already know that The Photography Stylistas and I had been planning our third styled shoot together.  We had an incredible line up of vendors for this shoot and I can’t wait to show you all the gorgeous details that we were able to capture.

I have to mention that this shoot simply wouldn’t have happened had it not been for the AMAZING vendors that stuck with us throughout the day.  It literally downpoured on us…everything was soaked and these vendors not only got soaked with us but helped carry things to and from our shelter and also dried everything for us while we captured shots of our bride and groom in between the dry pockets.  Brides…if you want someone to go ABOVE and BEYOND for you at your wedding, these are the ROCKSTARS to call!

Thank you Laura and Bill of Accent on Events, Elana Darrus (hair & make-up), Meghan of Ashland Addison Florist, Shaheen Kampambwe, and my amazing husband for all your hard work the day of and another HUGE thank you to Jeff & Lynn for allowing us to use their home :).

Often times, people critize styled shoots because they say it’s not at all like shooting at a wedding with time constraints and pressure…but this was certainly the exception to the rule.  Our amazing team rocked it out in the short time we had!

I hope you are as smitten with these photos as I am!

~K

Concept + Design: Photography Stylistas | Styling: Laura of Accent on Events | Models: Nicole Knothe & Nathan Grede | Location: Beach House in Wilmette, IL | Invitations + Details: Homeseed Paper | Cake: Amy Beck Cake Design | Florals: Ashlan Addison Florist | Hair + Makeup Team: Elana Darrus | Wedding Dress Designer: May Queen | Pearl Earrings: Ultra Diamonds | Necklace: Stella & Dot | Bracelet: Stella & Dot | Engagement Ring: Ultra Diamonds – Rose De France Amethyst Cable Ring | Wedding band: Ultra Diamonds – Men’s Tungsten Band | Bow Tie: The Tie Bar| Headpiece: ZipporahK Photography and Ashland Addison Florist | Wedding Suit: Male Fashions Co | Linens: Laura of Accent on Events | Signature Drink: Peach Champagne Cocktails

Photography Stylistas: Dominique Strom – Dominique Strom Photography & Design |  Christine Brizendine – Dabble Me This | Keren Chookaszian – Keren Sarai Photography | Kristi Haddad – Markit Photography | Robyn Schwab – Robyn Photography | Zipporah Kapambwe | ZipporahK Photography