A groom puts a ring on the bride's finger during their outdoor wedding ceremony at the Makray Golf Club in the Chicagoland area

Traditional Chicagoland Wedding | Sabrina and Tom

Wedding rings and an engagement ring sit on top of an invitation for the wedding

This past September I had the honor of photographing Sabrina and Tom’s wedding at a Chicagoland golf club! As fate would have it, Sabrina was actually my Gamma Chi while at Purdue, so we’ve known one another for years. This made capturing her and Tom’s wedding day, a day focused around spending time with their friends and family, an absolute blast!

A wedding day flatlay consisting of rings, invites, earrings, and shoes

First Look and Private Vows

Both Sabrina and Tom started off their wedding day by getting ready separately with their respective wedding parties. Having their friends there with them to start the day was THE best way to get these two hyped up for the first event of their wedding day, the first look! Sabrina and Tom met up in the lobby of their hotel for the first look. The large glass windows of the lobby combined with the marble stairway made for such a gorgeous setting for this moment. Both Sabrina and Tom got a bit emotional for their first look, but their private vows soon after REALLY brought out the waterworks. Talk about an intimate way to start your wedding day! From there it was time to make our way to Makray Golf Club for their wedding ceremony.

Close up photo of a bride having her hair worked on as she gets ready for her wedding day
A bride sits with her 5 bridesmaids on a bed as they all smile at the camera before getting ready for the wedding day
A bride sits with her 5 bridesmaids on a bed as they all smile at each other before getting ready for the wedding day
A bride and her 5 bridesmaids all smile at the camera before getting ready for the bride's Chicagoland wedding day
5 bridesmaids react as they see the bride in her wedding dress for the first time after getting ready for her Chicagoland wedding day
A bride sits on a couch in her wedding dress to put on her shoes in her hotel room
A bride in her wedding dress smiles while standing in the hotel room before her wedding
A groom smiles while a groomsman helps put his tie on for him while in their hotel room before his Chicagoland wedding
The groom of a wedding looks down as he adjusts his shirt cuff while standing in front of a window
A groom stands as one of his groomsmen adjusts his bowtie while in their hotel room
A groom stands in the lobby of a hotel in front of a large staircase and smiles as he waits for the bride
A bride taps the groom on his shoulder to get him to turn around for their first look in the lobby of a hotel
A groom smiles as he sees the bride in her wedding dress for the first time during their first look in the lobby of their hotel
A bride and groom read their private vows to one another during their first look in the lobby of their hotel
A bride smiles while the groom reads his private vows to her while they stand together in the lobby of their hotel
A groom reads his vows to the bride after their first look in the lobby of their hotel
A groom tears up as the bride stands in front of him and reads her vows while they stand in the lobby of their hotel
Black and white photo of a bride and groom hugging one another while standing in the lobby of their hotel
Close up photo of a bride and groom's hands holding one another as they walk next to each other
A bride looks over her shoulder as her and the groom walk up a set of stairs in the lobby of their hotel
A bride and groom look at one another while holding hands and walking up a set of stairs in the lobby of their hotel
A bride and groom kiss while standing on a set of stairs in the lobby of their hotel before their Chicagoland wedding
A bride and groom kiss one another while standing in front of a set of stairs in the lobby of their hotel
A groom smiles at the camera alongside his 6 groomsmen while at the Makray Golf Club for his wedding in the Chicagoland area

Portraits and An Outdoor Wedding Ceremony

Sabrina and Tom’s wedding venue, Makray Golf Club, can be found in Barrington, Illinois. This golf club of the greater Chicagoland area is stunning, and turned out to be the perfect location for Sabrina and Tom’s minimalist yet classic wedding day! Since the two had their first look prior to their ceremony, we opted to get their couples portraits as well as wedding party portraits done ahead of their schedule on the grounds of Makray.

The day had THE perfect amount of overcast to make the lighting ideal for their photos. After we had the portrait photos we wanted it was time for their ceremony to begin. Their ceremony took place outdoors on the grounds of the Makray Golf Club. They wanted to keep their ceremony simple and straightforward, and that is exactly what we did. From there it was time for some family portraits before making our way inside for a riot of a reception!

A groom walks and adjusts his suit coat while his 6 groomsmen walk behind him at the Makray Golf Club
A groom adjusts his suit coat while members of his wedding party walk behind him on the grounds of the Makray Golf Club
A bride and her 5 bridesmaids stand on a wooden bridge at the Makray Golf Club and smile at the camera before the bride's Chicagoland wedding
A bride smiles at her 5 bridesmaids around her who all smile back on the grounds of the Makray Golf Club before her wedding in the Chicagoland area
A bride and groom smile while surrounded by their wedding parties who cheer for them while outside the Makray Golf Club
A bride and groom smile alongside their wedding parties as they all stand outside of the Makray Golf Club
A bride smiles looking to the left while standing on a bridge in the Makray Golf Club
A bride smiles at the camera while standing on a bridge in the Makray Golf Club
A bride facing away from the camera smiles over her shoulder while standing on a bridge in the Makray Golf Club
Black and white photo of a bride smiling while walking along a bridge in the Makray Golf Club before her Chicagoland wedding day
A groom smiles to the right while standing in front of a field at the Makray Golf Club
Black and white photo of a bride smiling as the groom kisses her on the cheek before their wedding at the Makray Golf Club
A bride and groom smile as they're about to kiss one another while on a bridge at the Makray Golf Club on their wedding day in the Chicagoland area
A bride and groom smile while standing on a bridge in the Makray Golf Club
A bride smiles at the camera while the groom kisses her cheek as they stand on the grounds of the Makray Golf Club
An outdoor wedding ceremony space set up on the grounds of the Makray Golf Club looking out over the golf course
A groom smiles as he enters the space for his outdoor wedding reception at the Makray Golf Club
A bridesmaid and groomsman walk down the aisle together at an outdoor wedding ceremony at the Makray Golf Club in the Chicagoland area
A flower girl walks down the aisle of an outdoor wedding ceremony at the Makray Golf Club
A flower girl gives a smirk to the camera while walking down the aisle of an outdoor wedding ceremony at the Makray Golf Club
A groom smiles while next to his groomsmen during his outdoor wedding ceremony at the Makray Golf Club in the Chicagoland area
A bride tears up while walking down the aisle with her parents during her outdoor wedding ceremony at the Makray Golf Club
A bride hugs her father after being walked down the aisle of her outdoor wedding ceremony at the Makray Golf Club
A groom stands next to his groomsmen while looking at the bride during their outdoor wedding ceremony at the Makray Golf Club in the Chicagoland area
An outdoor wedding ceremony at the Makray Golf Club in the Chicagoland area takes place on a cloudy day
A groom puts a ring on the bride's finger during their outdoor wedding ceremony at the Makray Golf Club in the Chicagoland area
A bride and groom kiss one another during their outdoor wedding ceremony at the Makray Golf Club
A bride and groom kiss one another during their outdoor wedding ceremony at the Makray Golf Club
A neon sign of a bride and groom's last name is lit up on a table next to photos of them for the reception of their wedding

Their Indoor Reception at Makray Golf Club

Something I love about the Makray Golf Club is how classy and stylish it is, both indoors and out! It’s a Chicagoland wedding venue fit for any wedding day! Sabrina and Tom’s reception indoors is an easy contender for the highlight of their day. I mentioned these two wanted to prioritize having fun with their friends and family for their wedding, and boy was their reception fun! Between the lovely speeches from members of their wedding parties, the first dances, and finally when their live band invited everyone on the dancefloor to celebrate with them, Sabrina and Tom couldn’t have asked for a more fun and intentional reception!

Tables for an indoor wedding reception at the Makray Golf Club are set up and decorated
A welcome sign for an indoor wedding reception at the Makray Golf Club
A bride and groom smile and raise their arms as they walk into their indoor wedding reception at the Makray Golf Club in the Chicagoland area, guests around them clap and cheer
A bride and groom stand in front of their table during their indoor wedding reception and embrace one another
A bride and groom cut the cake during their indoor wedding reception at the Makray Golf Club
A bride licks frosting off of the nose of the groom during their indoor wedding reception at the Makray Golf Club in the Chicagoland area
A bridesmaid smiles while standing and giving a speech during an indoor wedding reception at the Makray Golf Club in the Chicagoland area
A bride and groom laugh while sitting next tot their wedding party members during their indoor reception at the Makray Golf Club in the Chicagoland area
Bridesmaids sit together at a table and raise their glasses for a toast
a groom stands and kisses the bride while she sits at their table during their indoor reception at the Makray Golf Club
A bride smiles at the groom while sitting next to him at their table during their indoor wedding reception at the Makray Golf Club in the Chicagoland area
A bride and groom hold hands as they walk out onto the dance floor together during their indoor wedding reception at the Makray Golf Club
A bride and groom dance together during their indoor wedding reception at the Makray Golf Club
A bride and groom kiss during their first dance at their indoor wedding reception at the Makray Golf Club
A groom smiles at the bride while they share their first dance at their indoor wedding reception in the Makray Golf Club which is in the Chicagoland area
A bride and groom dance together during their indoor wedding reception at the Makray Golf Club in the Chicagoland area
A bride hugs her father during their first dance at their indoor wedding reception in the Makray Golf Club
A groom hugs his mother while they dance during an indoor wedding reception at the Makray Golf Club
A bride dances with guests around her during an indoor wedding reception at the Makray Golf Club in the Chicagoland area
A groom smiles at the camera while dancing with some of his groomsmen during an indoor wedding reception at the Makray Golf Club in the Chicagoland area
Guests of an indoor wedding reception at the Makray Golf Club dance together
Guests of an indoor wedding reception at the Makray Golf Club dance together
A groomsmen is pulled on the dancefloor by his suspenders during an indoor wedding reception at the Makray Golf Club in the Chicagoland area
A groomsman dances with other guests during an indoor wedding reception at the Makray Golf Club in the Chicagoland area
A flower girl dances in a dance circle during an indoor wedding reception at the Makray Golf Club in the Chicagoland area
A flower girl dances with her father during an indoor wedding reception at the Makray Golf Club in the Chicagoland area
A piece of wedding cake sits on a plate on a table during an indoor wedding reception at the Makray Golf Club
A bridesmaid smiles at the camera and lifts her arm in the air during an indoor wedding reception at the Makray Golf Club in the Chicagoland area
Guests of a wedding celebrate and dance together during the indoor reception at the Makray Golf Club in the Chicagoland area

I’m SO happy to have been a part of Sabrina and Tom’s Chicagoland wedding day! Both Sabrina and Tom are such wonderful people, and it was such a treat to capture them celebrating their love alongside their friends and family! For a look at what it’s like to work with me as your photographer check out this blog, and if you’re ready to book your wedding day or session with me send over an inquiry through my contact page so we can reserve your date today!

Groomsmen dance together and point at the camera during an indoor wedding reception at the Makray Golf Club in the Chicagoland area

Vendors

Venue: Makray Golf Club

Planner: Marryment Weddings

HMU: StyleOnSite

Dress: Luxe Redux

Florals: Something Borrowed Blooms

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I'm a Chicago wedding photographer with a passion for people, candid moments, authenticity, and golden hour. I document weddings with a ferocity for the real moments that matter on a wedding day: the moments you lived with the people you love. With 200+ weddings under my belt, I use my expertise to guide my clients to feel comfortable and confident so their images feel like them. 

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