Jacqueline and Austin’s wedding day at the University Club of Chicago was filled with the kind of moments you don’t forget.

From the start, emotion ran high—especially for Jacqueline’s beautiful grandmother, whose eyes welled up with tears every time she looked at her granddaughter. During the first look, Austin stood still for a moment before turning around, holding back tears as the weight of it all hit him.

Her father, camera in hand, quietly filmed everyone as we waited to head to the church—wanting to remember everything. On the trolley, Austin sat between his parents, laughing, relaxed, ready.

And then, the sweetest surprise during Mass: Jacqueline’s students softly singing What a Wonderful World. Their faces lit up as they watched their beloved teacher walk down the aisle. 🥹

If the first half of Jacqueline and Austin’s day was full of emotion, the second half was pure celebration.

The joy kicked in immediately after the ceremony with the entire trolley screaming the lyrics to Pink Pony Club—a full-out singalong that set the tone for everything to come.

When I asked Jacqueline and Austin to walk and celebrate their just married status, Austin threw his arms to the sky in the most joyful shout—genuine, loud, and completely unfiltered. A moment of pure happiness.

Later, at the reception at University Club Chicago, Jacqueline took it all in—tears in her eyes as she looked around the space she had poured months of heart into. It was beautiful. It was hers. It was everything she had dreamed of.

And just when the room thought they’d heard it all, the father of the bride brought out a Harry Potter wand mid-speech—casting Wingardium Leviosa and a huge smile across every face in the room. 🧙🏼‍♂️

Once speeches and dinner were complete, it was time to party. From the first note played by @evolutionorchestra, the dance floor erupted. Every single guest on their feet. Pure joy was everywhere on the dance floor.

Jacqueline and Austin’s day was unforgettable—start to finish.

VENDORS –

Photography : Ebby L Photography LLC 
Wedding Planner : Clementine Custom Events 
Reception Venue : University Club Chicago & St Benedict Parish
Florist : Anthony Gowder Designs
Live Music : Evolution (Arlen Music)
Makeup,Hair Stylist : Rare Bird Beauties
Lighting : Elegant Event Lighting

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