Chicago, Illinois


Taylor & GerarD


“When the Big Easy makes its way to Chi-Town.”


The Pendry Hotel in Downtown Chicago provided the swankiest backdrop for Taylor & Gerard's swinging October nuptials in the garden. Their wedding was adorned with moody tones and classic downtown Chicago vibes.

Getting Ready

PHOTOGRAPHY| J LAURYN PHOTOGRAPHY

PLANNING| Alexandra Madison

CINEMATOGRAPHY| Compass Films 

Florist| Branch Design Studio

Hair| Elegant Elaine, LLC

Makeup| Krysta Medley

Wedding dresS| Monique Lhuillier

BRIDE'S SHOES| BADGLEY MISCHKA

BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES| Showmeyourmumu

OFFICIANT| Rev. Dominic Boyd

CALLIGRAPHY| ALEXANDRA MADISON

CAKE/DESSERT| KSH Events

ENTERTAINMENT| DJ Matrix

CATERING| KSH Events

BRIDES RINGS| Zen Moissanite 

GROOM'S RING| David Yurman

GROOM'S SUIT| Isoko

GROOM'S SHOES| GUCCI

GETAWAY CAR| Whipdash

RENTAL| Snyder Rentals & Event Works

LIGHTING| Bunn DJ

PHOTOBOOTH| The Photo Booth People

Private First Look & Vow Exchange

Jumping The Broom

Cocktails & Cake

Big Easy Meets the Chi

PHOTOGRAPHY| J LAURYN PHOTOGRAPHY

PLANNING| Alexandra Madison

CINEMATOGRAPHY| Compass Films 

Florist| Branch Design Studio

Hair| Elegant Elaine, LLC

Makeup| Krysta Medley

Wedding dresS| Monique Lhuillier

BRIDE'S SHOES| BADGLEY MISCHKA

BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES| Showmeyourmumu

OFFICIANT| Rev. Dominic Boyd

CALLIGRAPHY| ALEXANDRA MADISON

CAKE/DESSERT| KSH Events

ENTERTAINMENT| DJ Matrix

CATERING| KSH Events

BRIDES RINGS| Zen Moissanite 

GROOM'S RING| David Yurman

GROOM'S SUIT| Isoko

GROOM'S SHOES| GUCCI

GETAWAY CAR| Whipdash

RENTAL| Snyder Rentals & Event Works

LIGHTING| Bunn DJ

PHOTOBOOTH| The Photo Booth People

MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHER


Jasmine Oliver; Owner of J Lauryn Photography


Hello there, and welcome to our journal. Our timeless wedding photography captures the true essence and emotions of a once-in-a-lifetime day so our clients can relive and share their individual love stories for generations to come. We work for unique & diverse couples who are focused on crafting a love-filled celebration of their wedding in Chicago, NYC and destinations worldwide. My passion is telling my clients unique, authentic love stories to enjoy and share for a lifetime.



BECAUSE YOU DESERVE WEDDING PHOTO THAT LOOK & FEEL AUTHENTICALLY LIKE YOU