The Drake Oak Brook Autograph Hotel Summer Wedding | Hannah & Juan

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Italian wedding vibes at the drake in Oak Brook with a wedding couple

The rain may have had plans of its own, but it certainly didn’t take away from Hannah and Juan’s summer wedding day at The Drake Oak Brook. If anything, the weather added a little extra romance to an already beautiful celebration.

The Drake Oak Brook is such a gorgeous setting for a wedding, with its timeless architecture, elegant interiors, and beautiful grounds. And when Chicago weather decides not to cooperate, there are still plenty of beautiful places to create portraits without sacrificing the look or feel of the day.

Hannah and Juan embraced every bit of it. Plans shifted when needed, and the celebration continued without missing a beat.

Getting Ready at the Drake in Oak Brook: The Girls

Getting Ready at the Drake in Oak Brook: The Guys

The Ceremony

A glimpse into family formals

Whenever you’re around Hannah and Juan, there’s a lightness about them. You can feel their kind hearts just by being in the same room. Their happy tears flowed almost as steadily as the rain throughout the day, and there was just so much genuine joy between them.

These two also know how to rock a photo.

Hannah and Juan wanted their wedding photography to feel like them, which meant a mix of happy, timeless portraits along with some edgier, editorial-inspired moments. It gave us the chance to get creative, play with the beautiful spaces around The Drake, and create something a little different while still giving them those classic images they’ll love decades from now.

There are so many favorites from this wedding that choosing just one might be impossible.

Portraits at the Drake in Oak Brook: The Wedding Party

Portraits at the Drake in Oak Brook: The Couple

As beautiful as all the details were, family was truly at the heart of Hannah and Juan’s wedding day.

Family is incredibly important to both of them, and that was apparent from the very beginning. You could see it in the way they interacted with their parents and loved ones, in the emotions throughout the day, and especially in the heartfelt speeches shared during their reception.

There was so much love surrounding these two. The kind that makes you understand pretty quickly how Hannah and Juan became the warm, kind people they are.

The Drake in Oak Brook: Cocktail Hour

The Drake in Oak Brook: The Reception Details

The Drake Oak Brook was the perfect place to bring everyone together to celebrate. Between the elegant setting, a room filled with their favorite people, and a couple who could not stop smiling, the entire day felt joyful from beginning to end.

Rain and all, Hannah and Juan’s wedding was exactly what a wedding day should be about: marrying your favorite person, celebrating with the people who mean the most to you, and having a whole lot of fun along the way.

Congratulations, Hannah and Juan! It was such a joy getting creative with you both and documenting a day filled with so much love, laughter, happy tears, and unforgettable moments.

The Drake in Oak Brook: The Reception