Sal & Gina's Fall Wedding at Our Lady of Sorrows

Gina first contacted me almost a year before their wedding day. I documented Adam & Ashley's wedding last September and Gina's mom is friends with Adam's mom. I love working with people who were referred to me by past clients and their families because I know we are already starting off on strong ground--and there's no bigger compliment than a referral. Gina & Sal had no problem trusting in my skills and creativity and that's always a relief, and allows me to do some of my best work. We met over the summer to do their engagement session and I met all of their siblings then so I already knew half the wedding party by the wedding day! We had a blast!

On their wedding day when I walked into the hotel room where Gina was getting ready, it was like walking in to see old friends. I was instantly greeted by her sisters and mother. The weather was a warm & perfect fall day--good thing since they had allowed lots of time for pictures outside later. I just in time to capture her getting her dress on. Then Gina & Sal had their "First Look" in their room at the Argosy Hotel.

It was a whirlwind day and these two are so meant for each other. Every time I'm able to witness love like this it reminds me why I love my job so much. Their ceremony was at the beautiful Our Lady of Sorrows near Crown Center and the Hallmark campus. The reception followed at The Argosy Ballroom. Here are just some of my favorites that tell the story of their oh-so-Italian wedding day.

Congrats Gina & Sal! I just adore you two and your wonderful families! May you have many many years of wedded bliss!

Gina & Sal did their First Look in their hotel room which made for a very private moment.

I have always wanted to get pictures in the couple's room but it has never worked out. I am so glad we were able to get these before the ceremony!

Gina's gorgeous bouquet, full of color. All the bouquets & bouts were made by Clara Bauer of Clara's Flowers.

A gust of wind blowing down Gillham made for some veil fun!

What a beautiful bride!

I loved the bridesmaids deep purple dresses. They just pop with those flowers.



More fun with the veil in the wind. Aren't they an amazingly gorgeous couple?! They are truly beautiful inside & out--and so relaxed!

This ring bearer is all cheeks! And I thought my little one had big cheeks. He's got nothing on this little guy!
Gina's dress was layer upon layer of pure fluffiness. Love it!

I captured this shot as the sun was setting. While in college I used to work at a law firm near this church (near Crown Center/Hallmark) so I used to see this church every day & think to myself "I'd love to shoot a wedding there someday!" I have always loved this church.



Exchange of rings

Mr. & Mrs. LoPorto!

This beautifully intricate cake was made my Amy Smith. The flowers echo some of the flowers in the lacework on Gina's dress.

They are so romantic...pure happiness



The bouquet toss. All the girls, including the flower girls, gathered around.

Aww, but the flower girl's hopes of catching the bouquet were dashed, leaving her in tears.

Gotta love Italian Wedding cookies! The women of the family who made all these delicious cookies are nothing short of amazing!