A bride and groom kiss in a church halfway down the aisle during their fall wedding ceremony in Chicago

Fall Wedding in Chicago at Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club | Cara and Brad

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Bloomington IL Photographer

A brick house in Chicago on a cloudy day

As a couple who adore vintage vibes, Halloween fun, and the southwest aesthetic, it only made sense for Cara and Brad to have their wedding in the fall at Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club in Chicago. They pulled the fall wedding off flawlessly with plenty of vintage and spooky vibes throughout! Where does the Southwest aesthetic come into play then? Brad actually threw Cara a Southwest theme party and proposed to her surrounded by all their best friends which was the perfect start to their wedding journey!

Wooden blocks on a countertop read "0 Days until Mr & Mrs Parkkonen"

Getting Ready

For the start of their fall wedding Cara and Brad both got ready in their Chicago home. Both of them being able to get ready with their wedding parties in the comfort of their own home was SO much fun for these two. Cara and her half of the wedding party got ready in her living room before walking over to Christ the King Church in Chicago to put on her wedding dress and final touches before the ceremony. Meanwhile Brad and his groomsmen prepared upstairs and put on their finishing touches before heading over to the church.

A bride sits on a couch surrounded by her bridesmaids who are all wearing matching leopard print robes and smiling at the camera
A mother helps put her daughter's bracelet on as she prepares for her wedding day in her home.
Photo of a mirror on the wall, in the mirror is a reflection of a woman staring at herself as she gets ready for her wedding day
A bride and her bridesmaids walk on a Chicago sidewalk in the fall towards the bride's wedding ceremony.
A woman helps button up the back of another woman's wedding dress
A bride and her mother stand side by side in a room of a church facing away from the camera. The bride is fluffing her veil as she gets ready for her wedding ceremony
A bride smiles and laughs as her mom looks at her and helps adjust her veil before her wedding ceremony
During a fall wedding in Chicago a bride stands with her back to the camera as her bridesmaids all turn and react seeing her for the first time in her dress
A bride plays with her dress as her bridesmaids look on in the foreground with their backs to the camera
A bride smiles and plays with her dress as her bridesmaids look on in the foreground with their backs to the camera
A bride in her wedding dress stands and smiles in a room full of books with her bouquet in hand
A bride smiles as she plays with her dress and stands in a room of a church before her wedding ceremony
A sign on a wooden wall reads "Parky's Pub Est. 2020" with images of bear mugs on it
A man in a dress shirt and vest adjusts his hair as he looks in the mirror
A mirror in the background is in focus, in it is the face of a man touching his moustache, and in the foreground of the photo is the back of that man which is out of focus
A groom dressed for his wedding day smiles as he stands between two of his friends as they get ready for his wedding day
A groom stands holding a box in a room filled with his groomsmen, he is handing a smaller box to one of the groomsmen
A groom stands with three of his groomsmen while giving a speech before his fall wedding day in Chicago, each of them holds a small brown box
Three groomsmen all stand and are about to open small cardboard boxes containing their ties for the wedding
A groom stands and ties his tie as his groomsmen in the background all do the same before his wedding
A groom stands as his father adjusts his tie in their home while the rest of his family watches
Six groomsmen stand in a Chicago driveway in the fall talking and adjusting their suits before making their way to the wedding ceremony
In a church under the stained glass entryway a groom talks with his groomsmen as they enter the church for his fall Chicago wedding
A groom stands in front of a stained glass window and adjusts his tie before his wedding ceremony
A groom stands in front of a stained glass window and adjusts his cuff before his wedding ceremony
A groom stands in front of a stained glass window and adjusts his tie before his wedding ceremony

Their Ceremony and Portraits

Cara and Brad’s wedding ceremony took place in Christ the King Church in Chicago. The church space is SO beautiful with incredible stained glass windows and so many other gorgeous details to it. As Cara walked down the aisle with her mother she instantly burst into tears seeing Brad for the first time. The emotion of her wedding day and the love for her soon to be husband was overwhelming in the best way possible. 

Once their ceremony was over it was time to head to Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club for the reception. We had some time for wedding portraits outdoors during blue hour though which was so fun. It perfectly fit that vintage fall vibe for their wedding in Chicago and was SO much fun with their wedding party there as well. They were all a riot and so excited for Cara and Brad. We spent the last bit of sunset taking portraits with Brad and Cara and giving them a moment just the two of them before heading in to their reception.

Photo of the interior of Christ the King Church in Chicago
A groom stands in a church with his groomsmen behind him as he waits for his bride to be to walk down the aisle
Groomsmen and bridesmaids walk down the aisle with their arms locked together during a fall wedding ceremony in Chicago
A groom stands in a church with his groomsmen behind him as he waits for his bride to be to walk down the aisle
A bride tears up as she enters her wedding ceremony space while being escorted by her mother
A bride is walked down the aisle by her mother during her fall wedding ceremony in Chicago
A bride and groom kneel at the altar at Christ the King Church during their fall wedding ceremony in Chicago
A bride puts a wedding ring on the finger of the groom during their fall wedding ceremony in Chicago
A bride and groom in their wedding attire kneel at the altar and both look to their left at something off camera
A bride and groom kiss in a church during their wedding ceremony
The interior stained glass mural and ceiling of Christ the King church in Chicago lit up by the sun
A bride and groom walk down the aisle together with their arms locked as their guests cheer for them during their wedding ceremony
A bride and groom smile as they walk down the aisle together with their arms locked as their guests cheer for them during their wedding ceremony
A bride and groom kiss in a church halfway down the aisle during their fall wedding ceremony in Chicago
A bride and groom sit and place their foreheads together with their eyes closed during their fall wedding in Chicago, behind them is stained glass
A bride stands with her bridesmaids on either side of her as they all smile at the camera with the fall leaves of Chicago behind them
A bride and her bridesmaids on either side of her pose during a fall wedding in Chicago, the trees behind them have all changed color
A groom and his groomsmen on either side of him stand and smile at the camera in park during a fall wedding in Chicago
A groom surrounded by his groomsmen all adjust their cuffs and ties while in a park during a fall wedding in Chicago
A groom stands as his groomsmen all crowd around him and laugh as they touch and hug him
A group of groomsmen cheer as they carry the groom on their shoulders during their wedding portraits
A bride and groom stand in a park in Chicago during their fall wedding, on either side of them are their respective wedding parties
A bride and groom stand with their wedding parties on either side of them in a park in Chicago during their fall wedding
Close up photo of a bride and groom embracing during their fall wedding in Chicago
A bride and groom stand in a park and embrace while looking at the camera during their fall wedding in Chicago, the brides veil flows across both of them in the foreground
A bride and groom stand in a park filled with leaves and smile at one another on their wedding day
A bride and groom stand in a park filled with leaves, the groom is looking at the camera while the bride looks at and plays with her dress
A bride and groom stand in a park of Chicago during the fall on their wedding day, the groom is looking at the bride while she looks at and plays with her dress
A bride and groom stand side by side and look in opposite directions while standing in a park of Chicago during the fall on their wedding day
A bride and groom stand side by side and look at the camera while standing in a park of Chicago during the fall on their wedding day
A bride stands wearing her wedding dress in a park of Chicago filled with fall leaves
A groom stands in his wedding attire looking off to the left in a park of Chicago filled with fall leaves
A groom in a park in the fall stands and looks at the camera while one of his hands is in his pocket
A bride stands in a park during the fall while holding her bouquet and looking down at the ground
Photo of Oak Brook Bath and Tennis Club in the fall

Reception at Oak Brook Bath and Tennis Club

Cara and Brad’s reception space at Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club was the perfect setting to celebrate the remainder of their fall wedding day in Chicago. A candlelit table and touches of vintage detail like their antique horse shoe wedding cake topper made the space really feel like it was made for their day. After dinner speeches and some mingling with their family and friends it was time to open the dance floor where everyone went HARD celebrating these two. At one point the groomsmen even brought out their Halloween masks to celebrate as they danced the night away with the newlywed couple.

Photo of the interior of Oakbrook Bath and Tennis club decorated for a wedding reception
A bride and groom laugh as a groomsmen to their left gives a speech during their fall wedding reception in Chicago
A mother stands holding a microphone and a piece of paper while giving a speech during a wedding reception at Oakbrook bath and Tennis club
A bride wipes a tear from her eye with her groom next to her as they're both seated during their fall wedding reception in Chicago
Groomsmen are seated at a table during a wedding reception at the Oakbrook Bath and Tennis Club
A bride and groom stand in front of a brick wall at Oakbrook Bath and Tennis Club, the groom is holding the microphone for the bride to say something during their fall wedding reception in Chicago
Black and white photo of guests of a wedding reception smiling during speeches
Photo of the inside of an old fireplace at Oakbrook Bath and Tennis Club lilt by candles, through the fireplace you can see the bride and groom seated and kissing during their fall wedding reception in Chicago
Detail photo of a wedding cake surrounded by candles and other wedding decorations
Detail photo of a cake cutting knife which reads "Cara & Bradley October 30, 2021"
A bride and groom cut their wedding cake together at their wedding reception in the Oakbrook bath and Tennis club
A bride feeds a piece of the wedding cake to the groom during their wedding reception at the Oakbrook Bath and Tennis Club
A groom gives a thumbs up as the bride grabs a bite of their wedding cake that he just ate during their fall wedding reception in Chicago
A bride and groom stand and kiss in the middle of the reception space at Oakbrook Bath and Tennis Club during their fall wedding reception in Chicago
A bride and groom share their first dance during their wedding reception at the Oakbrook Bath and Tennis Club
A bride and groom share their first dance during their wedding reception at the Oakbrook Bath and Tennis Club
A bride and her mother dance together under string lights at a wedding reception in the Oakbrook Bath and Tennis Club
A groom and his mother dance together under string lights at a wedding reception in the Oakbrook Bath and Tennis Club
Guests of a wedding at the Oakbrook Bath and Tennis club smile as they dance under string lights
Black and white photo of guests of a wedding dancing during the reception at the Oakbrook Bath and Tennis club
A bride dances with her friends on either side of her during a wedding reception
A groom celebrates with the guests of his fall wedding in Chicago at their reception space, Oakbrook Bath and Tennis Club
A groom claps and celebrates with the guests of his fall wedding in Chicago at their reception space, Oakbrook Bath and Tennis Club

Cara and Brad’s fall wedding in Chicago was everything they wanted it to be and more. Complete with spooky and fun Halloween vibes and plenty of vintage details to go around, it was the perfect day from start to finish! If you’re looking to book a wedding day of your own be sure to send me an inquiry through my contact page so we can reserve your date today.

A bride and groom dance together during their fall wedding in Chicago, the groom is wearing a Halloween mask as they dance in their reception space, Oakbrook Bath and Tennis Club

Vendors

Hair & Makeup: Benia Josephine Hair Design

Wedding Ceremony Venue: Christ the King Chicago

Fall Wedding Reception Venue: Oak Brook Bath and Tennis Club in Chicago

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