Engagement Photo Locations in the Chicago Area and Suburbs...

despinoza17

Hello!

I need input on a place to take my engagement photos! I live in Tinley Park, IL (south suburb of Chicago) and am looking for somewhere reasonably close that is beautiful this time of year for engagement photos (hopefully within a 45 minute drive, but I'm open to anything you have)!

This is kind of last minute, so I would appreciate all ideas! I was looking at the Morton Arboretum, but it turns out it is closed!

Thanks for all of your help and I appreciate the help!

aimers1525

Lake Katherine in Palos Heights (though I think there is a fee)
Centennial Park in Orland Park
Pilcher Park Nature Center in Joliet
the area around the Oak Park Ave. Metra Station is cute too

kbogard5747

Do you have a photographer you are using to take the pictures? I just emailed mine asking the same question so I'm hoping she has some good ideas. I'll keep you posted once she gets back to me. My best friend is having her ceremony at Pilcher Park and it's gorgeous.

aimers1525-you are correct. There is a fee to take pictures at Lake Katherine. I'm not sure what it is but it's a pretty place if you are willing to pay.

I'm not far from you...I live in Midlothian so keep in touch if you find any great places and I'll do the same!

despinoza17

kbogard,

Yes I do have a photographer, and the issue I am having is that I would like to take pictures later in the evening when most nature parks are closed . And yes, please do keep in touch with any ideas that come your way. This is really short notice however, and I am supposed to be getting pictures done tomorrow. I know that the Naperville Riverwalk is very beautiful and that is one place me and my fiancee are looking at doing right now.

Talk to you later!

kbogard5747

well if today is the day you are taking pics...good luck! i'm sure they'll turn out great. let me know where you decided. i never even thought of the riverwalk...that would be nice.

happy planning!

laurenkronenberg

We had ours done at:


Bird Haven Green House
225 Gougar Road
Joliet, IL 60432-9671
(815) 741-7278

It is actually on the New Lenox Joliet border.
There is a very pretty outside area, tons of flowers, and inside there's a bridge, a waterfall, etc. Open to the public during their open hours, and no fees for taking pictures.
I just callled ahead of time to make sure there wasn't a wedding when we'd be there for our engagement shoot. A bride and groom and party was just leaving as we got there, so it's definately a hot spot.
Check it out!

despinoza17

I just wanted to let everyone know thank you for your responses! I had a great place the Naperville Riverwalk, my pictures turned out great!

despinoza17

Let me know what you think! And I hope your pictures go as great as ours did!

aimers1525

Your pictures are super cute!

TeresaS1027

Pilcher Park and the Bird Haven Greenhouse is pretty much the same thing...that's where I'm gettting married Hi KBogard...fancy seeing you here friend! LOL! And I love the idea of the Naperville Riverwalk, very cute!

LawyerLover810

They look super cute! We are considering the Naperville Riverwalk too, love it!

despinoza17

Okay, so I am not revealing my theme to any family member only me and my fiance know what it is going to be. That being said its Aladdin! It is my favorite movie now and when i was a kid, plus i like to think i am princess jasmine...lol But i need help i want my wedding to be that not Arabian nights. So I know there are a million colors to choose from but what i was planning on doing is designating different colors to the bridesmaid dresses such as fushia, emerald, turquoise, etc. So, now my question is what do i do about the bouquet?

aimers1525

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_illinois-chicago_engagement-photo-locations-chicago-area-suburbs?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:72Discussion:2ea3afef-a9c8-4d84-9feb-7f3e1dfa690bPost:31e195d2-562f-4deb-bb7d-7bdc3f7c35bd">Need help ladies!</a>:
[QUOTE]Okay, so I am not revealing my theme to any family member only me and my fiance know what it is going to be. That being said its Aladdin! It is my favorite movie now and when i was a kid, plus i like to think i am princess jasmine...lol But i need help i want my wedding to be that not Arabian nights. So I know there are a million colors to choose from but what i was planning on doing is designating different colors to the bridesmaid dresses such as fushia, emerald, turquoise, etc. <strong>So, now my question is what do i do about the bouquet?</strong>
Posted by despinoza17[/QUOTE]
There are so many great jewel tone colored flowers. You could also incorporate peacock feathers?

despinoza17

Omg i never though of peacock feathers love that, the only issue with using those colors for the bouquets for the girls is that they will be wearing those colors you dont think it will clash? like each girl will be wearing different colors.

aimers1525

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_illinois-chicago_engagement-photo-locations-chicago-area-suburbs?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:72Discussion:2ea3afef-a9c8-4d84-9feb-7f3e1dfa690bPost:2825d940-002c-4961-94ea-caadb57547ef">Re: Engagement Photo Locations in the Chicago Area and Suburbs...</a>:
[QUOTE]Omg i never though of peacock feathers love that, the only issue with using those colors for the bouquets for the girls is that they will be wearing those colors you dont think it will clash? like each girl will be wearing different colors.
Posted by despinoza17[/QUOTE]
If you get bouquets with a mix of colors I think it would look great. You could also do all white/ivory? Or lately there is a trend of girls just holding a couple stems of one single flower--like callas.