Eagle Ridge Galena Wedding photography summer weddings are truly magical. With its stunning views of rolling hills and lush greenery, it’s the perfect setting for a romantic ceremonyLauren and Derek are from Chicago and chose this beautiful venue for their wedding. As a wedding photographer, I was thrilled to capture the special moments of this beautiful summer wedding at Eagle Ridge Resort. As always, when we visit a place for the first time, we arrived early to make a plan for the photo shoot. That’s when I realised why Eagle Ridge Resort got its name — several eagles were constantly flying above our heads.
CEREMONY AND RECEPTION AT EAGLE RIDGE RESORT GALENA
And even though the resort has an incredible view of Lake Galena from the terrace, the ceremony was held indoors because it was a bit chilly outside that day. The bride and groom exchanged vows, surrounded by their closest friends and family. The ceremony was filled with heartfelt moments and tears of joy. After the ceremony, we took the newlyweds around the property for some stunning outdoor portraits. The lush greenery and natural beauty of Eagle Ridge provided the perfect backdrop for these romantic shots. We managed to capture a few drone shots as well. An interesting situation happened — as soon as we launched the drone, several eagles started circling around it, seemingly getting ready to attack.
The reception was held in a beautifully decorated ballroom, with twinkling lights and elegant floral arrangements. The newlyweds shared their first dance as husband and wife, surrounded by their loved ones. The rest of the night was filled with laughter, dancing, and endless smiles. We’ve photographed many weddings like this one at resorts and golf courses — you can see some of them here.
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