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Nikki & Brett
Adler Planetarium
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Chicago, Illinois
Ceremony – Western Springs Christian Reformed Church | Western Springs, IL
Reception – Adler Planetarium | Chicago, IL
Floral Decor – Dilly Lily | Chicago, IL
Event Management – Food For Thought | Anna | Chicago, IL
Illumination – Frost | Maggie | Chicago, IL
Cake – Bittersweet | Mindy | Chicago, IL
DJ – An Enchanted Evening | Rob | Chicago, IL
Cinematographer – Digital Take | Andy | Schaumburg, IL
I was so excited to capture Nikki & Brett’s wedding reception for my second weekend in a row photographing at Chicago’s Museum Campus. Nikki got ready at her parents house in Downers Grove which happens to be just a few minutes away from my new studio located in the western suburb of Lisle. The day was filled with many moments that I consider to comprise the perfect wedding to photograph. Please see my comments below these highlights to discover what I love about my job. Thank you Nikki & Brett for trusting me to capture your day. I hope you two are having an amazing adventure on your honeymoon in Mexico and I can’t wait to unveil the rest of your photos soon!
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(above/below) Beautiful bouquets from Dilly Lily![](https://jasonkaczorowski.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CAVANAUGH2.jpg)
(above) I strive to find unique places to position wedding bands for creative ring shots![](https://jasonkaczorowski.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CAVANAUGH4.jpg)
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(above) I love when I see the Father of the Bride gives his daughter this look on their journey down the aisle![](https://jasonkaczorowski.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CAVANAUGH13.jpg)
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(above) Sneaking a shot of Brett comforting Nikki by stroking her hand in his during their vows![](https://jasonkaczorowski.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CAVANAUGH17.jpg)
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(above) One of my favorite moments after saying I Do is when a couple embraces for the first time as husband and wife after their recessional![](https://jasonkaczorowski.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CAVANAUGH21.jpg)
(above/below) A faux-getaway is a courteous method to encourage guests to head to the reception in order to start preparing for portraits![](https://jasonkaczorowski.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CAVANAUGH23.jpg)
(above) The Bride and Groom in front of Chicago’s Board of Trade![](https://jasonkaczorowski.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CAVANAUGH25.jpg)
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(above) Sometimes it takes teamwork to make sure the dress doesn’t get dirty on location
(above/below) Olive Park by Chicago’s Navy Pier is a popular spot for wedding photos and a perfect place to catch a little lake breeze on a humid afternoon![](https://jasonkaczorowski.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CAVANAUGH29.jpg)
(above) Nothing looks as badass as a quintessential groomsmen homage to Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs![](https://jasonkaczorowski.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CAVANAUGH32.jpg)
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(above) Outdoor cocktail hour on the terrace at Chicago’s Adler Planetarium![](https://jasonkaczorowski.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CAVANAUGH37.jpg)
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(above) A cute exchange from Nikki and Brett during toasts by friends and family![](https://jasonkaczorowski.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CAVANAUGH46.jpg)
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(above) Elegant chandeliers accented the setting sun above the Chicago skyline![](https://jasonkaczorowski.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CAVANAUGH49.jpg)
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(above) The Chicago skyline helped boost the Blackhawks to a win against the Boston Bruins 3-1 Saturday night
Food For Thought, the exclusive catering partner of the Adler Planetarium, always provides incredible entrées and delicious desserts![](https://jasonkaczorowski.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CAVANAUGH53.jpg)
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(above) Brett & Nikki enjoying their slideshow projection produced by Chicago wedding DJs, An Enchanted Evening![](https://jasonkaczorowski.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CAVANAUGH56.jpg)
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A little bit of laughter during the couple’s First Dance
(above/below) Fireworks can be seen from the Planetarium’s terrace launched from Navy Pier every Saturday nights at 10:15pm![](https://jasonkaczorowski.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CAVANAUGH59.jpg)
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(above) Saturday night marked the arrival of the “Supermoon” – the moon’s largest and closest encounter with Earth in 2013.
Guests also enjoyed an astronomer guided view through telescopes on the terrace capable of viewing Saturn.![](https://jasonkaczorowski.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/CAVANAUGH63.jpg)