alison & Avery – a Shapiro ballroom celebration

Alison and Avery are one of those couples you meet and it is immediately apparent that they are perfection together. I first met these newlyweds on a hot August afternoon outside of the lovely Shapiro Ballroom on Chicago Ave to check out their wedding venue together and scope out some sweet spots to do portraits in the neighborhood. We had so much fun hunting for murals, cool brick walls, a view of the Hancock and other awesome urban backdrops we were going to utilize on their big day.

A little over a month later, that day finally arrived and, tough they were calling for rain, the skies gave Alison and Avery a break in celebration of their brand new marriage.

Their ceremony was amazing. Their best man and made of honor were exceedingly good sports and actually acted out Avery and Alison’s very first introduction and exchange which was via a work email chain. They had everyone howling with laughter – photographer included – as we watched these guys marry the love of their lives.

The bride was so beautiful and the groom so very dapper. Sweet tunes, delicious BBQ and a night of wild dancing made this an evening not to be forgotten. It was such an honor capturing the magic as these two began this exciting new chapter of their journey together. Congrats, Avery and Alison! Scroll on down to check out a few of my absolute faves from their day <3.