Liz Schrenk 3/3/25 Liz Schrenk 3/3/25

Momo & Dave’s Two-Part Wedding Celebration

Momo and Dave first met when she worked as a server at his bar on the southside, O’Rourke’s Office. It didn’t take long for Dave to fall for Momo, she’s gorgeous and fun and together the two of them make the perfect pair. Momo and Dave are silly and love to laugh, and we were lucky enough to spend not one but TWO days celebrating these two – we first shot their wedding ceremony at the end of 2024 and then met with them and their friends and family again early in 2025 for their wedding reception.

In November we met Momo, Dave and their closest friends and family at the beautiful St Cajetan Church in Chicago. Momo looked beautiful in her simple white dress as she walked down the aisle on her Dad’s arm, Dave could not take his eyes off his gorgeous bride once she made her way to the altar. After their joyous traditional Catholic ceremony we stopped by O’Rourke’s Office for a couple drinks to celebrate the newlyweds before pausing the party to reconvene in a couple months.

This February, we arrived at You Glow Girl to take getting ready pictures with Momo and her lovely bridesmaids. Momo looked amazing in her official Jimme Huang wedding gown and was having the best time hanging with her girls. Once everyone was ready we made our way to Lake Katherine for a “first look” with Dave – this picturesque location was important to them as it was the last place they had taken family photos with Dave’s Mom before she passed away. It was chilly and damp but still gorgeous outside for photos, it was such a delight to take pictures of Momo and Dave together along with their wedding party and family.

After we finished at Lake Katherine we made our way to DiNolfo’s Banquets to start finally the official celebration for these newlyweds – we loved their welcome sign that simply said “We’re Married. Let’s Party.” It was honestly the best night, filled with delicious food, memorable toasts and plenty of dancing. We were so sad to say goodnight we asked if we could possibly have a THIRD opportunity to photograph this wonderful couple again sometime soon – here’s hoping that Momo and Dave continue celebrating their love and that we will be lucky enough to photograph them again someday!

Congratulations, Momo and Dave, we love you and wish you a lifetime of happiness together!

To see all of Momo and Dave’s beautiful wedding photos click here

VENDOR DETAILS
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY
Something Blue

RECEPTION VENUE
DiNolfo’s Banquets

FLORIST
Redberry Florals

HAIR & MAKEUP
You Glow Girl

DJ
DJ Chicago

WEDDING DRESS
Eva’s Bridal International

WEDDING RINGS
Martin & Martin

BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES
Azazie

MENSWEAR
Modern Tuxedo

Liz Schrenk 12/30/23 Liz Schrenk 12/30/23

Jeanne and Kevin’s Emotional DiNolfo’s Wedding

Jeanne and Kevin’s love story may well be one of the most romantic we have ever had the honor of witnessing. With over sixteen years of friendship as their foundation, being alongside Jeanne and Kevin as they made things official and became husband and wife was an absolute joy. . .

Jeanne’s first memories of Kevin go back to their Sunday morning CCD class at St. Christina’s (the same church where they would get married 16+ years later!) where she said he was “one of the only well-behaved and respectful kids”. Kevin remembers meeting Jeanne in high school through mutual friends and valuing their friendship from the very beginning. Though they always shared affection with one another, Jeanne and Kevin’s friendship really solidified when she became pregnant with Thomas. Kevin left the door open and Jeanne felt comfortable enough to turn to him to be her sounding board. Where the father of Jeanne’s baby was absent, Kevin stepped in and was a friend to her through thick and thin. Kevin took Jeanne on her maternity ward tour, took her out for ice cream and to their senior prom. From the beginning, Jeanne would describe Kevin as “one of the best men” she knew, while Kevin knew from those early days that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with Jeanne.

Jeanne and Kevin found themselves bonding more and more every day through laughs and tears. As years passed, they watched each other go in and out of relationships with others while secretly rooting for those other relationships would end so they could have a chance to be together. Kevin loved Jeanne and her son Tommy from the start, while Jeanne and Tommy always sensed that love from Kevin and felt at home with him. It was only a matter of time before Jeanne and Kevin ended up together, and their marriage officially made the three of them a family. As Kevin said, “Jeanne is my better half, Tommy my son, these things have always been in my heart.”

Conrad, Ashley and I were all so happy to come along for Jeanne and Kevin’s wedding. There were so many emotional moments throughout the day, but those moments with Tommy will stand out as our favorites to witness. Tommy’s reaction to seeing his Mom as a bride. Tommy’s pride as he stood alongside his Mom at the altar, his smile when taking pictures with the wedding party. His laugh when Jeanne picked up her teenage son “just to prove she can”. But perhaps our favorite moment of the day was when Tommy gave the most eloquent and heartfelt toast during their celebratory dinner at DiNolfo’s Banquets – there was not a dry eye in the room as Tommy confidently delivered THE best toast we have ever heard. It was truly a magical day filled with so much beauty and love, we will always cherish the memories of this perfect wedding.