Theresa and the women got ready at the new Trump International Hotel in the River North part of Chicago. We Ropers had been watching and reading about the Trump Tower all during the various building stages. Pretty much as soon as the building was opened to the public we went inside to check it out, and it is just as gorgeous and luxurious as one would imagine. But we hadn’t yet seen what the rooms looked like in person. So imagine my happiness when I found out the Theresa would be getting ready there.

I was like a kid in a candy store that morning at the Hotel : ) The huge floor to ceiling windows are a photographers dream. The light coming into the room & lobby from those huge light sources was sweet.

Their ceremony was also in Chicago at The Queen Of Angels Catholic Church. During the full mass ceremony (which means it was about an hour long) I was going back and forth from one side to another via the rooms behind the altar. During one of my many treks through those hidden rooms I spotted the light coming through the stained glass windows and falling in a beautiful pattern across the cross. It was inspiring, and I just had to capture that fleeting moment. I love that image!

The reception was held at Maggiano’s in Chicago, close to the Trump Tower. Theresa and Daniel were so wonderful, and open to letting me play and have fun with their portraits. The whole day was filled with fun, love & laughter!

We wish them all the best!