Lena and Baddr’s super fun wedding celebration at Galleria Marchetti in Chicago, Illinois

When you look at the following photos of Lena and Baddr’s wedding day, I think you can actually feel what it was like to be there. The smiles are contagious, and the joy just exudes from the photos. Here’s a Q&A with the Couple, and then check out some of my favorite photos of the day. I especially love the advice they give in their answer!

 

Looking back, what where some of your favorite parts or moments of the Wedding day?    
-To be at the reception, and see so many close family and friends be there to celebrate was enthralling.

-Baddr: the first-look – finally seeing Lena in that beautiful dress! and dancing the whole night away.

 
What was your favorite piece of fashion or accessory, and where did you get it?
-Lena: my flowers – I loved my bouquet, especially because Cornell Florist helped Baddr court me and propose to me.

-Baddr: besides my new ring??!? I’d have to say the whole outfit, which was picked out for me by Lena! I loved the purple tie, which was also her find.

 
What was the inspiration for your decor or styling?

-We wanted a Mediterranean theme but one that was understated. The centerpieces had olives. We left olive oil soap from Palestine as the wedding favor. And olive laurels were on the invitations and on all the signs.

 
Mention a funny moment here:

Baddr was dancing to “Footloose” and he kicked off his Sunday shoes on the dance floor! (He is known to do this at home as well.)

 
Any wedding advice for engaged couples?

Don’t get lost in the process. Finding someone you love in this world is truly a blessing. Remember that.

 
Are you going on honeymoon? Where?

Thailand and Cambodia!

 
Fellow Vendors:
2nd Photographer: Doug McGoldrick
Lighting Assistant: Brandy B
Host Hotel: Palmer House
Ceremony/Reception: Galleria Marchetti
Hair/MakeUp: Antonette White
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chicago Wedding Photography by:
Victoria Sprung Photography, LLC
2841 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
victoria@sprungphoto.com