Jason + Aaron ~ Downtown Chicago Elopement Photography

Jason and Aaron contacted me back in January just after they got engaged to inquire about planning an elopement in Chicago! Jason mentioned that Chicago is special to them because it is where their relationship started 3 years ago, and they’ve come back to visit (from Lexington, KY) every July since. We absolutely love being a part of elopements and intimate weddings – so of course we got right to planning!

These two wanted something simple and romantic, with a view of the city – and I think we managed just that! 😉 The lovely Rev Marian married them at one of my favorite spots in the city – overlooking the Chicago river and the cityscape on the most perfect July night in the city! Afterwards we hit up a variety of quintessential Chicago locations and had the best time documenting this new chapter in their lives together! I still can’t believe what a perfect night it was for these two – Chicago really showed its best for them with perfectly comfortable temperatures and the most beautifully golden sunset! I could have photographed them all night!

Here are some of my favorites from their Chicago elopement!

 

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Love love love! Congrats again you guys!!! I hope you are enjoying the last few days of your honeymoon!

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