Shay & Grant - Hotel Arista Naperville Wedding

The groom started his day at his childhood home located in Aurora, IL. Their beautiful house is going to be sold soon, so these final memories make the experience all the more important. A lifetime of moments leading up to one of the biggest days in his life seems like a fitting way to close that chapter! The groomsmen opened their gifts, joined in on a few rounds of shots and started prepping for the day ahead. Grant put on his ceremonial Nike kicks and made his way to the city next door.

The bride patiently waited amongst the company of her friends and family. Shay and Grant opted for a first look, which is a growing trend in America that seems to have gained more popularity since Covid-19 hit. It was certainly a moment worth waiting for, filled with emotion on both sides of the table! Grant couldn’t hold back a few tears when he said his bride to be for the first time in her stunning wedding dress. We took a few group shots and headed back in to get ready for the ceremony!

Shay and Grant may be young in age, but their love feels as timeless as hot cocoa on a snowy day! They exchanged vows in front of an audience of very important people and sealed it with kiss. Post-ceremony kept the emotional train rolling as they met their closest friends for the first time as husband and wife!

Cocktail hour was filled with drinks, snacks and lots of laughter. In the first summer with a vaccine, people were eager to see one another in a social setting again! The energy was high, and it stayed that way for the rest of the night. Shay and Grant performed a beautiful first dance together before they got to hear their closest loved ones say a few words. After dinner it was nothing but good music and good times, putting the cap on a day that couldn’t have gone any better!