We love this family and have photographed all 3 of their kids weddings. What an honor! It's been a year today since Mallary and Zach (and Zoey) said "I do" and they have already added another daughter, Berkley, to their family!!!

Happy 1 year anniversary Mallary and Zach!!!

We wish you 100 more happy years ahead!

xoxox,

~ Dawn and Bob

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Vendors:

Photography: Bob & Dawn Davis Photography & Design
Planner: Mindy Nudelman Gurwin | @Atmosphere Events
Designer: Natalie Orr Walsh | Hello Darling
Venue: The Peninsula Chicago
Gown: Theia Olivia | Bella Bleu Bridal
Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Tux: Hugo Boss
Entertainment: Arlen Music Productions
Rings: Shellé Jewelers
Video: VDO Productions
Hair: Salon Buzz
Makeup: Alexis Christensen

Bob and I couldn't be more honored to have photographed this beautiful wedding. You see when an event planner asks you to photograph their daughter's wedding and to us, that's big deal. We were so happy to be part of this magnificent day that took place at The Standard Club in Chicago.

From the outstanding decor that took our breath away by Tom Kehoe and his tribe at Kehoe Designs, to the entire team that brought this wedding to fruition, there wasn't any detailed missed. Nothing!

Thank you Randy and Susie for trusting us with Marlee and Mathew's wedding day... the wedding of the century! We hope that when you look through the photos it brings you back to the most amazing day ever!

Much love!

~ Dawn and Bob

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Vendor Love:

Photography: Bob & Dawn Davis Photography & Design
Bride: Marlee Somerman
Groom: Matthew Somerman
Planner: Marlee's talented dad, Randy Schuster
Designer: Tom Kehoe | Kehoe Designs
Venue: The Standard Club
Entertainment: Larry King | Larry King Orchestra
Video: Xpress Video Productions
Makeup: Stella Mikhail and Jackie for Stella
Hair: Nicki and Stephanie from Renee Feldman Salon
Wedding Dresser: Caroline Shaw | The Wedding Dresser
Gown: Mira Zwillinger Studio
Purchased at : Ultimate Bride
Tux: Lee Allison
Linens: BBJ Linen
Cookie Fries: The Cookie Joint
Cake: Cake Chicago
Clock Dessert: Bittersweet Pastry Shop
Ketubah: Alyssa Rakel Judlo
Invitation: C'est Papier

Katie and Dan's wedding day was a dream come true... I mean just look at their pup Dash, he couldn't be cuter and he agrees it was a perfect day!

Surrounded by loved ones, Katie and Dan exchanged vows at the stunning St. Anne Catholic Community, sealing their love with a sweet kiss and marking the start of their journey together.

At Barrington Hills Country Club, the celebration continued in style. Guests were treated to an evening filled with elegance and laughter, as the newlyweds danced the night away amidst twinkling lights and romantic décor.

As they bid farewell to their guests, Katie and Dan were filled with gratitude for the love and support that surrounded them. Their wedding day was just the beginning of a beautiful love story, destined for many more magical moments ahead.

XOXO!

~ Dawn and Bob

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Vendors:

Photography: Bob & Dawn Davis Photography
Event Planner: Emma Pieper | Wrap It Up Events
Event Design: Jane Heidkamp | House of Windsor
Church: St. Anne Catholic Community
Reception: Barrington Hills Country Club
Gown: Anne Barge
Entertainment: LiveWire Party
Hair Stylist: Studio 110
Makeup Artist: Darcy McGrath
Pies: Hoosier Mama Pie Company
Tux: Vera Wang

Melissa and David's July wedding at The Standard Club in Chicago was a breathtaking celebration of love and unity. The venue's high ceilings and wood floors provided a stunning backdrop for their special day, creating an atmosphere of timeless elegance.

But what truly made the day unforgettable was the warmth and love shared by both families. Melissa's family welcomed David with open arms, while David's family embraced Melissa as one of their own. Together, they created an atmosphere of love and support that surrounded them as they exchanged vows and embarked on their journey together.

The reception was a joyous affair, filled with laughter, dancing, and delicious cuisine. As the night drew to a close, Melissa and David stole a moment alone to reflect on the beauty of their love and the memories they had created together. You can see that in the last couple of photos!

Melissa and David's wedding beautifully demonstrated how love can bring hearts together, marking the start of a new journey embraced by cherished loved ones. With hands intertwined, they embarked on their future, filled with confidence that their bond would only grow stronger with each day that unfolded. And we wish them a lifetime of happiness together!

XOXO,

~ Dawn and Bob

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Vendors:

Photography: Bob & Dawn Davis Photography & Design
Event Planner: Reva Nathan
Venue: The Standard Club
Event Design: HMR Designs
Lighting: Frost Chicago
Entertainment: Arlen Music
Cake: Amy Beck Cake Design
Gown: Carolina Herrera
Bridal Salon: Ultimate Bride
Tux: Tom Ford
Rings: Cartier

When you look through these images from Neena and Steve's wedding, you'll see a super fun couple surrounded by an equally fun family and a great group of friends. This is the epitome of the most beautiful clients we are so very blessed to photograph! We can't thank Randy Schuster enough for sharing us with this amazing family!

xoxo!

~ Dawn and Bob

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Vendors:
Photography: Bob & Dawn Davis Photography & Design
Event Planner: Randy Schuster
Event Designer: Rishi Patel | HMR Designs
Venue: The Standard Club
Officiant: Rabbi David Russo
Gown: CHRISTOS BRIDAL
The Wedding Dresser | Caroline Shaw
Shoes: Stuart Weitzman
Tux: Vera Wang
Rings: Shellé Jewelers
Videographer: Xpress Video Productions
Entertainment: The Gold Coast All Stars
Cake: Cake Sweet Food Chicago
Hair: Jennifer Mercurio | Pascal Pour Elle
Makeup: Taryn Kessel | Laura Mercier Cosmetics

Amidst the splendor of Chicago's Magnificent Mile, Allison and Kyle's wedding at The Drake Hotel radiated romance. The timeless allure of this beautiful hotel provided a stunning backdrop for their celebration, captivating guests from the moment they arrived. With heartfelt vows exchanged, Allison and Kyle pledged their love in a ceremony filled with emotion and enchantment, surrounded by cherished family and friends.

Guests were treated to a lavish reception in the opulent ballroom, where fine cuisine and flowing champagne set the stage for an evening of celebration and joy. From the couple's magical first dance to the touching speeches, every moment of the evening was filled with love and laughter.

As Allison and Kyle embark on their journey together, may their love continue to flourish, creating a lifetime of cherished memories and happiness.

Thank you to the team at Inside Weddings for selecting Jen and Chad's wedding to feature in the Fall 2015 edition. We're always so grateful to the Publishers Walt and Art, and Editor, Nicole. Thank you Reva Nathan & Associates who planned this wedding and HMR Designs who brought it all together at The Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Chad proposed to Jen on his Bravo TV Show Million Dollar Listing Miami, he's not shy at all.

This colorful wedding at the Chicago Botanic Garden is featured in http://www.theknot.com Fall-Winter 2015 edition and we couldn't be more happy for Rocio and Cyrus. A million thank yous to Carly Jackson and Rebecca Crumley at The Knot for selecting this wedding. We wouldn't have met this couple if it wasn't for Claire Weller at Big City Bride, big hugs girlie!!! She, along with Studio AG Design did an amazing job bringing their dream wedding to fruition!

We are truly grateful to Stacy Saltzman for introducing us to this beautiful family. I mean, who doesn't love when you get to leave a meeting with a handful of delicious bakery goods?

Sammi's dad, Marc, is a fifth generation bakery owner. His grandparents started Leonard's Bakery in 1908 on the south side of Chicago. Marc opened the current Leonard's in Northbrook in 1987 and wow, it's incredible! You must go there and try his Kiddish Cake. It's so delicious!

We felt an instant connection with Sammi and Lee... and Marc. They were all so inviting and it was wonderful getting to know their story. Sammi and Lee met in high school and had dated for 10 years before he proposed at Walt Disney Exhibit at the Museum of Science & Industry. The perfect spot close to home because Sammi was a huge Disney fan!

I lost it a little bit when Sammi shared the loss of her mom. Sammi is an only child and she was best friends with her mom, Judy. They talked about wedding plans together ever since she got engaged. Judy didn't make it to Sammi's wedding but there is no doubt in my mind that her mom was there every step of the way as she planned the most magical wedding ever. Sammi and Lee celebrated her mom throughout their entire wedding with a beautiful poem, and a beautiful letter which they wrote to her. Judy became an artist in her later part of life and painted the most beautiful painting for Sammi and Lee when they moved into their apartment. They hung this painting in the room where cocktail hour was and all the guests were taking photos with it.

I could go on and on about how incredible this family is, in fact, I sit here with tear filled eyes writing this post. Bob and I are so thankful to know them and to have photographed this important day in their lives. Sammi and Lee... and Marc... thank you, thank you, thank you for trusting us with your wedding day!

Thank you to Rich Chapman for 2nd shooting this wedding with Bob! We couldn't have done this without you!

xoxo!

~ Dawn and Bob

When I met with Elizabeth at her condo in Chicago I knew instantly that she was just an amazing young woman. When she smiled she lit up the room. We talked for a long time and then conferenced her mom into our meeting. It was obvious to me her kind soul was inherited from her mom.

Elizabeth and Danny met as undergraduate students at Notre Dame. Their first date was at a Starbucks. They'd been dating for 5 years before Danny proposed. It was the weekend Danny graduated from Norte Dame Law School. Elizabeth thought they were just celebrating his graduation, little did she know he was going to kneel down in front of the Grotto and ask her to marry him. This is where their adventure of wedding planning began. While being a medical student in Chicago and planning a destination wedding, it was no easy task.

As you can see from their wedding at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. It was beautiful and we were so honored to have captured this important day for them!

We wish Elizabeth and Danny a lifetime of happiness together!

xoxo,

~ Dawn and Bob