Todd and Chrissy made a chilly spring day look and feel like a summer breeze. It was expected to rain all day and we were fortunate enough to not have any. I think that has been the theme of these early months of wedding season for me. Almost every Saturday, thunderstorms are forecasted and we somehow luck out with rain-free skies at the exact time we need them for photos! Crazy. Todd and Chrissy and I went to college together so not only did I get to help make their wedding happen, but I got to catch up with friends I hadn't seen in years during the reception. Kinda still wish I was on their dance floor right now.
Todd and Chrissy, congratulations!
Winter Vintage Inspired Wedding || Abbey and John || Pacific Northwest Wedding Photographer Mayden Photography
A year later, and I am so excited to finally be able to share Abbey and John's wedding! First, because it's beautiful and they are two of my favorite people. But second, because their wedding was the catalyst of my work being featured for the first time in print! Abbey and John's beautiful winter wedding appeared in Modern Luxury Brides and I have it proudly displayed on my coffee table.
Throughout the whole wedding, each experience was sprinkled with special details. The day started feeling like Christmas morning at Abbey's childhood home. While getting ready, Abbey used a wooden bowl her grandfather carved to hold her ring. The 100's of birch escort card holders were hand cut by Abbey's dad. In classic Chicago style, it was a frigid day so we did the first look and portraits in the Lincoln Park Conservatory. It was so cold that my lens fogged up as Abbey and John saw each other for the first time! I love those images. The fog put everything in a haze and I imagine the glowing light is pretty close to what Abbey and John were seeing at that moment.
Abbey and John, happy one year anniversary! I hope your new adventures in Colorado are incredible! Miss you two! xo.














































































































Venue Bridgeport Art Center
Day-Of Coordinator Ashley Radosov, Escandar Group
Flowers Field & Florist
Bride’s Gown Reem Acra, Belle Vie Bridal Couture
Bridesmaids’ Dresses The Dessy Group, Weddington Way
Groom’s Suit Jos. A. Bank
Invites Design: Rebecca Strasburg; Printing: Fitzgerald’s Fine Stationery
Cake West Town Bakery
Catering Blue Plate Catering
Music Ceremony: Big Sadie; Reception: DJ Phiction, Cage and Aquarium
Videographer Vanilla Video
Hair & Makeup Nika Vaughan Bridal Artists