It all started in a presidential suite overlooking the Chicago River, where Katie was getting ready for the big day.

The night before, she'd already welcomed us like old friends at their rehearsal dinner at Smith & Wollensky. We could already tell this wedding would be something special. A beautiful mix of elegance and a little bit of madness.

Meanwhile, Juliette joined Patrick and his groomsmen at the Union League Club of Chicago. After a few drinks and gifts, the guys decided to take the subway to Holy Name Cathedral, while Katie and her girls made their way there on a trolley.

The perfect playground for our favorite mix of documentary photography and effortless editorial, with a little inspiration fashion from deadpan photography.

And then, there's Chicago.

The skyline, the architecture, the streets, the people, even the food. Everything has character here.

Katie and Patrick love their city, and we wanted that connection to be part of their wedding photographs. Chicago deserved more than just a place in the background.

Bold, beautiful, and full of personality.

Just like them.