Nakai Photography

10/03/2026

They met on this rooftop. Next year they get married. Only fitting to take some engagement photos up there.

Chris & Mary Ellen, can’t wait til your wedding next year!

Photos: Chicago Wedding Photographer

Mary Ellen Kempf

09/22/2026

Callie arrived at her own ceremony by helicopter, piloted by her father-in-law, and circled the golf course at Twin Orchard Country Club before landing. One of the most memorable entrances we've photographed. See the full story on the blog. 🚁

Photos: Nakai Photography
Planner: Shaun Rajah
Venue: Twin Orchard Country Club
Band: Sway Chicago
MUA & Hair: The Bridal Beauty Team
Florals: Juliet Tan Florals
Gown: Bella Bianca Bridal Gowns

Callie arrived by helicopter, piloted by her father-in-law, for her Twin Orchard Country Club wedding. A day built on family, a tribute to her late sister, and a fire dancer to close it out.

09/06/2026

An amazing day for Callie & Jared! Previews from today’s wedding!

Photos: Chicago Wedding Photographer
Planner & Coordinators: Chicago-Based Luxury Event & Wedding Planner
Venue: Twin Orchard Country Club
Florals & Decor: Juliet Tan Floral Design
Gown: Bella Bianca Bridal Couture
Hair & MUA: The Bridal Beauty Team
Music: Sway Chicago

08/29/2026

When you marry your middle school crush ❤️🎉🔥

Congrats again Halle & Jordan!

Photographers: Chicago Wedding Photographer
Venue: Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
Florals & Decor: HMR Designs Mal (Marcus) Marencik
Planners: Great Events, Inc. Johnna Dempsay
Band: LakeShore Encores
Marching Band: Lakeside Pride
Hair: Erin ahern
Makeup: Kelly La Banco
Gown: Ines Di Santo
halle berliant & Jordan Sherman

08/16/2026

Everyone knew it would happen, it was just a matter of when. Today was that day.

Congrats halle berliant & Jordan Sherman

Photographers: Chicago Wedding Photographer
Venue: Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
Florals & Decor: HMR Designs
Planners: Great Events, Inc. Johnna Dempsay
Band: LakeShore Encores
Hair: Erin ahern
Makeup: Kelly La Banco
Gown: Ines Di Santo

07/25/2026

Gorgeous weather today for Jordyn & Allan’s Rockwell On The River wedding!

Congrats Jordyn Jensen & Allan Dontsis!

Photos: Chicago Wedding Photographer
Planner: The Gilded Aisle Weddings
Catering: Food For Thought
Florals: Christine Janda Design & Events
Video: Midwest Wedding Videography and Photography
Band: Gold Coast Events
Gown: Bella Bianca Bridal Couture
Stationary: Lucy Yellen