Jaime & Jed's Wedding at Allerton Hotel {Chicago Wedding Photographer}

I’m so excited to share Jaime and Jed’s full wedding day blog post from their fabulous Chicago wedding this June. I first met Jaime and Jed when they flew me out to Chicago to photograph their Engagement session that included their two dogs, Wall-E and Eva (how cute are those names!) and I loved the Mad Men theme they incorporated into their outfits and locations.

I knew their Chicago wedding was going to be amazing (even though the puppies weren't able to be there) and it absolutely was.

Jaime and Jed were married at the gorgeous St. Michael Church in Old Town and had a super fun reception at the Allerton Hotel. Their wedding was a beautiful testament to Jaime and Jed's relationship, as well as to all their friends and family who love them so much. And the reception was SO much fun! Complete with a surprise dress change by our gorgeous bride and quite possible the best wedding band EVER. And a surprise performance by one of the bridal party members who just happens to be playing Jerry Lee Lewis in the Million Dollar Quartet - you know, no big deal ;).

Congratulations on your wedding, Jaime and Jed! It was an absolute pleasure to be a part of your day and I loved meeting all your friends & family!

Thanks for looking!

~ Mandy

Vendors:

Church:

St. Michael Church in Old Town

Reception and Get Ready Hotel:

Allerton Hotel 

Dresses:

Jim Helm

and

Lazaro

Guys Clothes:

Black Tie Formal Wear

Florist:

Kio Kreations

Cake:

Bombon Bakery

Chicago Trolley

Band:

Rod Tuffcurls and the Benchpress

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Jaime & Jed's Mad Men Themed Engagement Session {Nashville Wedding Photographer}

This session was ridiculously fun for so many reasons. Jaime and Jed are such a fun couple, I really can't wait for their wedding!

They brought me to Chicago for their engagement session. This marked my first time flying somewhere and returning home in the same day, which was super cool!

The first half of the session was themed with a Mad Men vibe (which will continue into their wedding as well). For those of you familiar with the show Mad Men and who might not know, I actually have a dog named Don Draper. I'm kind of in love with the show, as I am with most TV shows or movies that includes outfits from a specific time period. It's true. Jaime and Jed found the perfect location for these photos - the gorgeous and decked out 60's style Hotel Lincoln. I seriously could not have asked for more in terms of a Mad Men styled location!

We also included their two super cute pups, King Charles Spaniels Wall-e and Eva. So again, more of my favorites as I ALWAYS like to include furry family members in my sessions.

Then we topped off the day at the beach on Lake Michigan, which I had seen many times but never actually been ON the beach itself. A great day indeed!

Thank you Jaime & Jed! And thanks to Jed's mom for being my official assistant :) You guys are the best!

~ Mandy

Looking for a Wedding Photographer?

Mandy Whitley Photography is Nashville's premiere pet photographer. Mandy Whitley creates fun and playful photographs with pets and their people. She photographs portrait sessions, family sessions, couple portraits, and weddings - as well as just pets! To inquire about booking a photo session, contact Mandy!