Winter weddings have a way of asking everyone to slow down.
Maryclare and Nash’s day felt like that from the very beginning - hushed, intentional, wrapped in quiet beauty. Snow fell gently outside, softening the world and turning Olympia Fields Country Club into something almost cinematic. The kind of winter that doesn’t feel cold, but sacred.
From the earliest moments, there was a calm steadiness between them. Maryclare getting ready with the women closest to her, layers of silk and lace and hands helping fasten buttons - moments layered with reflection, tenderness, and anticipation. Nothing rushed. Nothing loud. Just presence.
When they stepped outside together, winter became part of the story. Snow drifting through the air, bare trees framing the path ahead, breath visible in the stillness. Nash looked at Maryclare the way someone does when they know, without question, that they are exactly where they’re meant to be. The kind of look that doesn’t need words.
Their ceremony was emotional in the most honest way. Not performative - just deeply felt. Vows spoken slowly, with intention. Guests leaning in, quiet, aware they were witnessing something real. Winter light filtered in softly, reflecting off snow and stone, wrapping everything in a glow that felt almost unreal.
Inside, warmth took over. Candlelight, laughter, music filling the room as the evening unfolded. The contrast - cold outside, warmth within - mirrored the day perfectly. A celebration grounded in connection, comfort, and joy.
One of the most beautiful parts of the day was how supported Maryclare and Nash were. Family and friends gathered not just to celebrate, but to hold them - emotionally, spiritually, collectively. It felt like gratitude lived in every corner of the room.
As photographers, days like this stay with us. Because they aren’t just beautiful - they’re meaningful.
Maryclare and Nash, thank you for trusting us with something so personal. For inviting us into a winter day filled with love, intention, and quiet magic. We’re endlessly grateful to have witnessed the beginning of this season of your lives together.
xo, Bonphotage
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