Natalie and Daniel’s Timeless Spring Wedding at Cafe Brauer

Feb 20

From the very start of working with Natalie and Daniel, it was so clear how in love they are. Natalie was incredibly thoughtful with every decision, from linen colors to photo locations, and made sure every detail felt personal to them and true to their relationship.After almost ten years together, the love between them was so evident throughout the entire day. We felt so honored to be a small part of such a special celebration.

The morning started at The Claridge House Hotel where the team of their closest friends, family, and of course, trusted vendors, gathered to get ready for the big day.

While the vendor team put the finishing touches on the ceremony at Cafe Brauer, Natalie and Daniel headed to separate photo locations with their wedding parties and immediate families. Natalie took photos at the Wrigley Building while Daniel met his group at the Honeycomb just outside the venue, all with absolutely perfect weather on their side.

As guests begin to arrive, we tuck Natalie into a hidden spot to make sure no one catches a glimpse of her gorgeous dress while we start lining up the rest of the wedding party.

The moment finally comes that Daniel gets to see his beautiful bride walk down the aisle. The stunning natural light that Cafe Brauer provides never fails to make a bride glow.

After the ceremony, guests head to the patio for hors d’oeuvres and cocktails while the vendor team gets to work flipping the ceremony space into the reception. The caterers, venue team, coordinators, and more move quickly to transform the room for a show-stopping reveal.

While the magic was happening behind the scenes, Natalie and Daniel went to take more photos including their beautiful couple portraits.

The night flowed into all the fun festivities with their first dance, cake cutting, and dinner, followed by a packed dance floor. We also cannot forget Natalie’s stunning dress change and the sparkler send off to end the night!