A bride and groom kiss one another while standing outside of The Haley Mansion after the first look for their wedding day

Chicago Suburbs Wedding at The Haley Mansion | Nicolina and Devan

Wedding day flat lay consisting of rings, perfume, an invitation, and shoes all on a carpet

This past December I got the chance to document Nicolina and Devan’s wedding and WOW did these two put together an incredible day! No exaggeration, I’ve been thinking about their day non stop since it ended, which is why I am SO excited to finally be sharing it with you all. There is a LOT that I love about this wedding, but there’s one secret detail that you just HAVE to see! So take a trip with me out to The Haley Mansion in the suburbs of Chicago and relive one of my favorite weddings with me!

A wedding day flat lay consisting of cologne, rings, a tie, and more jewelry

Getting Ready and Portraits at The Haley Mansion

Nicolina and Devan’s wedding day started with them getting ready in the company of their closest friends and family. Seeing these two get ready while surrounded by the love and support of their favorite people really made it clear just how important this day was to everyone involved. Once everyone was ready, and Nicolina had a chance for a first look with her gals and her father, it was time to head to The Haley Mansion.

A groom buttons his shirt sleeve as a groomsmen smiles and laughs with him as they get ready in a hotel room
A groom adjusts the watch on his wrist while getting ready for his wedding inside his hotel room
A bride sits on a hotel bed with her 7 bridesmaids as they all smile at the camera before getting ready for the wedding
A bride sits on a bed with her 7 bridesmaids as they all raise glasses of champagne in the air, the bride faces away from the camera while the bridesmaids face towards her
A bride sits on a bed with her 7 bridesmaids as they all raise glasses of champagne in the air, the bride faces away from the camera but smiles back over her shoulder while the bridesmaids face towards her
A groom stands in a hotel room with his groomsmen as they all raise plastic red cups in the air for a toast
A bride smiles as her mother buttons up the back of her wedding dress while getting ready in a hotel room
A bride smiles at the camera while her mother stands behind her and adjusts the back of her wedding dress
Detail photo of a white floral bouquet
A bride in her wedding dress smiles at the camera while standing in front of a window of her hotel room
A bride in her wedding dress smiles as she looks out of the window in front of her

Outside of The Haley Mansion is where Nicolina and Devan would see each other for the first time on their wedding day. Devan’s face immediately lit up when he saw Nicolina, and for good reason as she looked STUNNING in her dress. I love first looks for a variety of reasons, some of which I’ve talked about previously, like how they let you slow down on your wedding, or how beneficial they are for your timeline. Most importantly though I love the emotions that they bring out of the couple as it makes for such an incredible moment to document! After some couples portraits and wedding party portraits it was time for the ceremony to begin.

A groom smiles as he sees the bride in her wedding dress for the first time during their first look outside of The Haley Mansion
A groom smiles as he holds the brides hands and looks at her wedding dress during their outdoor first look
A bride and groom smile at one another while holding hands during their outdoor first look
A bride looks over her shoulder towards the groom who is walking behind her on a path outside The Haley Mansion
A bride and groom kiss while standing outside on a brick walkway after their first look
A bride and groom kiss one another while standing outside of The Haley Mansion after the first look for their wedding day
A bride and groom kiss outside of The Haley Mansion while members of their wedding parties stand and cheer on either side of them
A groom walks with his 9 groomsmen towards the camera while taking wedding party photos outside of The Haley Mansion
A bride stands with her 7 bridesmaids and 2 flower girls while taking wedding party photos outside of The Haley Mansion
A bride and groom stand next to one another for a portrait photo outside of The Haley Mansion
A bride and groom kiss one another while standing in front of The Haley Mansion
Black and white photo of a bride and groom posing for a portrait photo before their wedding at The Haley Mansion
A bride smiles as the groom holds her from behind and kisses her head while taking photos outside of The Haley Mansion
A bride smiles up at the groom as he kisses her head while holding her from behind
A bride smiles as the groom hugs and kisses her from behind while the two stand outside The Haley Mansion
A groom smiles at the camera while holding the bride from behind as she smiles and looks down
A bride and groom pose for a portrait photo outside of their wedding venue, The Haley Mansion
A bride and groom smiles at the camera for a portrait photo outside of The Haley Mansion
A bride and groom smile at one another while underneath the bride's veil
A bride and groom kiss one another while outside of The Haley Mansion before their wedding ceremony there
A bride and groom pose for a portrait photo in front of a set of stairs outside of their wedding venue, The Haley Mansion
A bride and groom kiss one another while standing in front of a set of stairs of The Haley Mansion
A bride and groom close their eyes and touch their heads together while the sun shines behind them
A bride and groom close their eyes and touch their heads together while the sun shines behind them
A groom smiles towards something off camera while adjusting his suit coat as he stands outside of The Haley Mansion
A groom adjusts his watch during a portrait photo while outside of The Haley Mansion
A bride smiles at the camera while standing on a stone balcony of The Haley Mansion
A bride plays with her veil while facing away from the camera and looking out over a stone balcony at The Haley Mansion
A bride leans against a stone balcony at The Haley Mansion and smiles at the camera over her shoulder
A bride and groom kiss one another while on a stone balcony outside of The Haley Mansion before their wedding ceremony there
A bride and groom smile at one another while taking photos outside of their wedding venue, The Haley Mansion

Their Jaw Dropping Ceremony

Nicolina and Devan’s wedding ceremony inside of The Haley Mansion was impeccably beautiful from top to bottom. Between the black tie formal attire of their wedding, the regal and historic feel of the mansion, and the abundance of natural lighting, everything lined up to create a one of a kind experience that literally had my jaw on the floor! Not only did the ceremony look beautiful, but it felt beautiful. Each and every person there was so eager to celebrate the love Nicolina and Devan share, something that became very clear as both during and after the ceremony there were plenty of happy tears being shed!

A groom walks down the aisle with his mother before the ceremony at The Haley Mansion
A groomsman and wedding guest walk down the aisle together during a ceremony at The Haley Mansion
A groom looks out towards the aisle as the bride walks down the aisle during their ceremony at The Haley Mansion
A bride walks down the aisle with her father during the start of her wedding ceremony at The Haley Mansion
A bride hugs her father after he escorted her down the aisle for her ceremony at The Haley Mansion
A bride and groom hold hands while their officiant speaks during their indoor wedding ceremony at The Haley Mansion
A bride and groom hold hands as their officiant speaks and guests watch during their wedding ceremony at The Haley Mansion
A bride and groom kiss one another after their ceremony inside The Haley Mansion
A bride and groom kiss while walking down the aisle after their ceremony in The Haley Mansion
A bride and groom hold hands after their ceremony in The Haley Mansion
A bride and her mother hug one another after the bride's wedding ceremony
A while floral display set on a table for a wedding reception at The Haley Mansion
A table decorated and set up for a wedding reception
A wedding cake with the words "forever and ever" written on  it in frosting
The indoor receptions space of The Haley Mansion decorated for a wedding reception

Celebrating Their Forever and Ever

Immediately after the ceremony was over we had some time for more portraits before it was time for the reception to begin. The excitement levels reached a new high for the day as Nicolina, Devan, and their wedding parties entered the reception space! Nicolina and Devan were seated at their sweetheart table for some wonderful speeches, before it was time for the big reveal.

Bridesmaids enter an indoor wedding reception at The Haley Mansion together as they dance and laugh
Groomsmen enter an indoor wedding reception at The Haley Mansion together dancing and laughing
A bride and groom enter their indoor wedding reception at The Haley Mansion together as guests around them cheer
 A bride and groom smile while holding hands as they enter their indoor wedding reception at The Haley Mansion as guests clap for them
A bride and groom kiss one another while sitting at their sweetheart table during their wedding reception at The Haley Mansion
A bridesmaid stands while giving a speech during an indoor wedding reception at The Haley Mansion
A bride and groom sit at their sweetheart table and raise their glasses during a speech at their indoor wedding reception in The Haley Mansion

Remember that secret detail I mentioned earlier? Well that would turn out to be a surprise gender reveal through Nicolina and Devan’s cake cutting! The two found out then that they would soon be welcoming their daughter into the world, much to the excitement of EVERYONE in the building!

A groom raises a piece of cake in the air for guests to see as the inside of the cake is pink, showing that he and the bride are having a baby girl
A groom raises a piece of cake in the air for guests to see as the inside of the cake is pink, showing that he and the bride are having a baby girl
A bride and groom cut a piece of their wedding cake together during their indoor wedding reception at The Haley Mansion
Guests of an indoor wedding reception at The Haley Mansion all cheer and celebrate together

On that note Nicolina and Devan kicked off the rest of their wedding celebrations at The Haley Mansion, complete with a cigar break for Devan and his guys, some evening portraits of the newlyweds, and enough dancing to last a lifetime!

A bride and groom kiss one another while the bride is being dipped during the first dance of their indoor wedding reception at The Haley Mansion
A groom lifts the bride in the air as she smiles at him during their first dance at their indoor wedding reception at The Haley Mansion
Groomsmen dance together on the dance floor during an indoor wedding reception
The mother of the groom dances on the dance floor with other guests of her son's wedding
A bride and groom kiss one another while outside for some late night wedding portraits
A bride and groom smile at one another while taking late night portraits outside
A bride smiles at the camera while the groom kisses her as the two are outside for late night portraits
A bride and groom sit together on a couch inside of The Haley Mansion and smile at one another
A bride smiles at the camera while the groom wraps his arm around her as they sit together on a couch in The Haley Mansion
A bride and groom pose for a portrait photo with a regal couch in The Haley Mansion during their wedding reception
A bride and groom kiss one another while in a doorway inside of The Haley Mansion
A bride smiles at the camera as the groom smiles at her and holds her
A groom smokes cigars with his groomsmen while outside of The Haley Mansion during his wedding reception
A groom poses with his groomsmen for a photo outside of The Haley Mansion as they all smoke cigars
Guests of a wedding reception dance together as they smile and laugh
Guests of an indoor wedding reception at The Haley Mansion dance together
A bride and groom dance together with guests of their indoor wedding reception at The Haley Mansion
A bride enters the dance floor as guests cheer around her during her indoor reception
A groom breakdances on the dance floor of his wedding reception as guests around him cheer
A bride and groom dance together with guests of their indoor wedding reception at The Haley Mansion around them

Documenting Nicolina and Devan’s wedding at The Haley Mansion felt like something straight out of a movie! Every moment felt just right and SO special for these two incredible people. Just like their wedding cake said, these two and their wedding day are going to stick with me forever and ever and I couldn’t be happier! Be sure to check out some of my other weddings over on the blog, and if you’re looking to book me as your wedding photographer be sure to send me an inquiry!

A bride dances with her friends on the dancefloor during an indoor wedding reception at The Haley Mansion

Vendors

Beauty: Erika Alexis Beauty, I Do Hair by K May 

Florals: Michaela Manatarian

Venue: The Haley Mansion

Bridal Gown: Bella Bleu Bridal

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