Mia and Blake met on campus at Indiana University. Blake was a bartender and Mia spotted him one night while out on the town. Although they hit it off, Blake graduated and the two didn't reignite the spark between them till a year later. And in Mia's words, they knew that they were with "the one" from the moment they started dating. While Blake spends his days at his dream job in healthcare technology, Mia spends her days as the fantastic Chicago food blogger, Gathered Nutrition (aka Mia Zarlengo). When they started making decisions about their wedding, Mia and Blake knew one thing for certain, they needed a space big enough to fit all of their family and friends. That is where this Bridgeport Art Center wedding came to be! It was the perfect mix of an industrial vibe with plenty of room to party all night long.

Cozy matching pjs and loving family moments made getting ready such a treat. It was so clear how much love that Mia and Blake's family had for them.

One of the highlights of the day was getting to capture a first look with dad. Mia's dad, was so incredibly proud and was speechless seeing his little girl for the first time on her wedding day.

One of Mia's biggest concerns for her wedding day was the unpredictable weather. You never know what you're going to get in Chicago! So we planned to take wedding party photos and Mia & Blake's portraits at Garfield Park Conservatory. That way we still got the beautiful greenery that Mia was incorporating into her wedding decor but we also had no issues if the weather decided not to cooperate. 

Every detail in Bridgeport Art Center was carefully planned and placed. The simple green and white florals perfectly complimented the industrial wood and brick of the venue. It was the perfect background to lots of happy tears, roaring laughter and smiles that wouldn't stop.

By the end of the night, there was not one person who hadn't been on the dance floor. This Bridgeport Art Center wedding was one for the books! We couldn't be happier for Mia and Blake!