“After spending the day with Brad + Lauren out and about on their May in the country high-fashion engagement photo session, we knew their upcoming Aurora wedding at The Roundhouse would be just as great… And was it an awesome day! A day filled with wedding excitement, vibrant colors and lots of people joining in on the celebration.

 

On Brad and Lauren’s summer wedding day it was warm and sunny, beautiful afternoon. We loved capturing the emotions, smiles, love and excitement between B+L at the park. The dense forest and meandering gravel path created a beautiful romantic setting. Brad + Lauren were both glowing and looked stunning. With temperatures being nearly in the 90′s we found a couple of picturesque shaded shooting spots under a canopy of trees. Up the gravel path, we photographed some artistic bridal party group shots, romantic photos of just the bride + groom under an old oak tree, and across the street in the vast prairie. And later, we captured some fun, high-fashion wedding day “urban styled” shots in town.

 

We loved Ren’s chosen bright wedding colors, mixing in tropical shades of vibrant pink and coral. Accents of the tropics were everywhere. Their outdoor ceremony took place under the shining sun, at America’s Historic Roundhouse underneath the courtyard’s gazebo. The Roundhouse is a unique, historic venue located in the western Chicago burb’s appealing to many brides planning a wedding in the Aurora and Naperville area. The brew pub has many smaller themed rooms, a microbrewery, museum, hosts comedy, live music, and newer renovations have retained the historical vintage details of the original building’s construction of the 1850′s. ( It’s one of the oldest existing limestone roundhouse in the nation. ) During the reception, the banquet room’s atrium doors opened up onto the patio providing an outdoor option. So during the evening, guests enjoyed being either outside in the courtyard, or dancing inside on the dance floor. On B+L’s wedding night, a rock band was playing outside in the courtyard ( on the exact same stage where earlier that day they exchanged their wedding vows. ) Inside guest’s enjoyed the music Sounds Abound DJ’s was mixing… nearly everyone’s hands were up in the air and there was plenty of dancing going on on the dance floor. To the guests who attended the wedding… does anyone remember which song was playing during our last featured photo? : )

 

Thanks Brad + Ren in hiring us to capture the two of you and your guests on your gorgeous summer wedding day. Ryan and I enjoyed spending the day with you guys and had a great time helping to celebrate your day along side your family and friends. Enjoy the pictures… hope they bring back many memories of the fabulous day!”

 

 

 

Brad + Lauren’s wedding incorporated many DIY elements. Below are a few highlights:
Ceremony + Reception: America’s Historic Roundhouse, Aurora
Couture Bridal Dress: W1 WHITE ONE
Tuxedos: American Male, Oswego
Flowers: Phillip’s
Makeup + Hair: Salon Two Nine, North Aurora
Coordination: Nicole Cook
Cake: The Cakery
DJ: Kyle Overbey from Sounds Abound, Naperville

 

Revisit our May photos from Brad + Lauren’s Chicagoland high-fashion engagement photography session.