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Intimate Micro Wedding at Events at Ethereal in Woodstock, IL

A 60-degree day in March, a small circle of favorite humans, and every single detail chosen on purpose. Matt and Nina's intimate micro wedding at Events at Ethereal in Woodstock, IL — documented by Illinois & Wisconsin wedding photographer Nicole Kilday.

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Faith & Luis — An Editorial Engagement Session in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

From golden hour on the lakefront to moody late-night portraits inside the Maxwell Mansion — Faith and Luis's Lake Geneva engagement session was exactly what it should be. Real, unhurried, and a little cinematic.

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Madison & Ezequiel's Wedding at Venue 5126 | Oswego, Illinois Wedding Photographer

High school sweethearts turned husband and wife at Venue 5126 in Oswego, IL. Handmade bouquets, bedazzled shoes, cats on the dance floor, and the loudest most love-filled room I've ever been in.

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Ashley & Cole — A Black Tie Winter Wedding at Sky on Nine in Rosemont, Illinois

A black tie December wedding at Sky on Nine in Rosemont, Illinois — rooftop views, emerald and white florals, and a handwritten note from grandma that said everything that needed to be said. Welcome to forever, Mr. & Mrs. Ryals.

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Jessica & Ryan’s Wedding at The Crawford Wedding Venue in Naperville Illinois

Jessica had the biggest crush on Ryan in high school. One Instagram response later — here we are. Their Crawford Venue wedding in Naperville, IL was everything: black tie, Bears jerseys, and a reception that went all night.

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Elegant Neutral Backyard Wedding in Grayslake, Illinois

An intimate outdoor wedding filled with soft neutrals, meaningful moments, and legacy-driven details — photographed on Rebecca and Bradley's family farm in Grayslake Illinois on July 13, 2024.

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