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Luxury Chicago Wedding Photography at Drury Lane

15/07/2022

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Whewwwwie this wedding will undoubtedly be my biggest of the summer. Julie and Fernando found me on Instagram at the end of last year, and after shooting their engagement photos in January, I knew their wedding was going to be one massive party. With a bridal party of 26, they did not disappoint. From the moment they had their first look, these two were all smalls and laughs (with a few tears sprinkled in) the rest of the day. We were fortunate enough to avoid the rain long enough to get some killer wedding party photos, as well as the dreamiest couples portraits I’ve ever taken in an alleyway next to a dumpster, lol. Scroll to see some of my favorites from their day.

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Vendor Team:

Venue: Drury Lane Theatre & Events Oakbrook

Florals: Celeste’s Flower Shop

Lead Photographer: Arielle Gallione

Second Photographer: Floyd McCraney

Videography: Joesph Lotz & Braxton Wallis

Planning: The Simply Elegant Group

Hair: Windy City Glam

Makeup: Christina Perez

Dress: Dantela’s Bridal Couture

Tux: Monitor Formal Wear

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Artist's statement

hi, i'm Arielle.

I am an empathic lover girl. Gift giving is my love language. I love deeply, and am unwaveringly passionate about caring for others. Years of experience combined with an empathetic heart have allowed me to anticipate moments that truly capture the essence of your wedding day. I strive to create photos that feel perfectly, yet effortlessly, you. 

Your wedding photos should become apart of your legacy. They deserve to be family heirlooms. You should be able to look at them and remember exactly how you felt in those fleeting moments. 

I specialize in blending documentary photo journalism with fine art, creative portraiture. I aim to capture every moment with intention and care - from event design and perfectly curated details to the unedited joy of you on the dance floor with your best friends. From intimate, single night events to multi-day destination productions, I strive to tell stories within your photo galleries that are a perfect reflection of you. 

It is an honor to be the person behind the lens on your wedding day, and it is one that I will never take for granted.

xo,

Arielle

 

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Arielle has photographed over 250 weddings across 12 states, 6 countries, and 3 continents. While her heart beats for coastal and countryside Italian weddings, she is willing to travel anywhere and everywhere to document your day.

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