Historic Mansion Bridal Session

Any excuse to slip into your wedding dress is always a good idea, in my book. And thanks to Carolynn Seibert, one gorgeous bride and her ahhh-mazing BHLDN  gown, we're feasting our eyes on bridal portrait goodness in the Historic Dole Mansion. It's just the thing to start your Tuesday morn' and there's lots more sitting pretty over here.

From Carolynn Seibert... Chelsea flew me up from Louisiana to Chicago to do a totally inspiring bridal session with her and then to document her wedding a few weeks later. We did her vintage-inspired bridal session in a historic Chicagoland mansion overflowing with rich textures, winding staircases and gorgeous light. Not to mention there is a lakefront across the street! Chelsea's style is elegant and classic fused with vintage; a serious inspiration for all style-savvy brides. This girl was not only a joy and a beauty to photograph but she was incredibly laid back and fun to be with. She loved the way her BHLDN dress flowed in the wind outside; so we made sure to spend time having her spin around outside on the sand to get the wind to catch her train and send it billowing into the air.

Her videographer, Jordan Imhoff joined us for a bit as well to get some footage of her to use in her wedding-day video (which I thought was totally brilliant!). What a great excuse to wear your dress more than just your wedding day!