Happy Friday friends!!! I have another beautiful wedding to share on the blog today! Samantha and Adam were married this past Saturday just outside of Chicago (if you missed their downtown Chicago engagement session, check it out)!! The morning started at Adam’s parents where his mom helped him put on the traditional Polish wedding dress and Sam’s mom helped her into her gorgeous Olga Cassini wedding dress. There was a Polish quartet playing on the main level of their place while bridesmaids & groomsmen were running about. It was a very lively & fun atmosphere. Before Sam and Adam left for the church in their horse drawn carriage, both of their parents performed the traditional Polish blessing on them while the band played. Adam’s sister also gave a toast and it was so sweet.
After the carriage arrived at the church and Sam’s dad walked her down the aisle, these two were pronounced husband & wife and the party got started! We stopped by the Joliet Bird Haven for portraits and I just loved the architecture of the greenhouse! Those arches were such a perfect backdrop for them!
My favorite moment of the wedding day was Sam & Adam’s first dance. They had a choreographed waltz that they did and they moved so gracefully across the floor! I’ve seen many couples attempt to do a classic waltz and sometimes you can tell they’re counting steps or focusing too hard on the dance & not taking in the moment with each other, but that was definitely not the case with these two! They made it look effortless!
Sam & Adam, thank you for bringing me into your family and trusting me to document your wedding day! It was such a special day and I so enjoyed not only getting to know you, but also your family & friends throughout the day! Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness! Much love, Jen. xx
