MaryJo and Ryan are so sweetly perfect together. They met in college and fell in love in the years to follow, and when he proposed she joyfully said yes. I could clearly see that MaryJo and Ryan were made for each other when we took their engagement photos last fall at her parent's beautiful home in Long Grove. Her warmth radiates through her kind smile, while he is good-natured and easy-going, always able to get MaryJo to laugh.       

MaryJo's sister is my neighbor and an amazing friend, and I was so excited to be a part of her sister's wedding day. They come from a BIG family (12 kids!) and there was no shortage of loving chaos as they all came together to celebrate MaryJo and Ryan. We met at her parents' house where MaryJo and Ryan did their first look before heading to Buffalo Creek Brewing for wedding party photos (and a few beers thrown in!) Their ceremony took place at the beautiful St. Mary's Parish in Buffalo Grove where MaryJo is a teacher. It was a beautiful and emotional service, but my favorite moment was watching MaryJo with her students after the service. They all came out to see Ms. Madison tie the knot, and she took time to hug and talk with each child. It was so adorable when the little girls helped carry MaryJo's dress as they looked up to her with such loving admiration.

After the ceremony we arrived at Concorde Banquets for their lovely reception. MaryJo's nieces and nephews who served as flower girls and ring bearers couldn't wait to hit the dance floor and happily partied the night away. It was a beautiful and unforgettable day spent celebrating two amazing people. 

Congratulations, MaryJo and Ryan, we love you and wish you a lifetime of happiness together!

To see all of MaryJo and Ryan's gorgeous wedding photos, click here

VENDOR DETAILS

PHOTOGRAPHY
Something Blue

WEDDING VENUE
Concorde Banquets

FLORIST
Purple Rose

BRIDAL GOWN
David's Bridal

BRIDAL SHOES
Toms

MENSWEAR
Men's Wearhouse

WEDDING BANDS
James Allen

WEDDING CAKE
Central Continental Bakery

DJ
Spinnin' Discs