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Millennium Knickerbocker Wedding: Colleen + Steve

June 22, 2015

Colleen and Steve’s wedding was full of glamour, beauty and lots of partying at the iconic Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel.

It seems like it was just yesterday when we meet this fun couple at our studio, Colleen a tall beautiful blonde and Steve with a smile from ear to ear. They were one of those couples that radiated their happiness.

I remember when they said that it was important to them that we document their love and the huge party they were planning for their guests. After seeing their pictures, I’m pretty sure their mission was accomplished.

On the day of the wedding, Colleen illuminated the room with her beauty and happiness. Her bridesmaids didn’t fall short either as they also looked gorgeous, especially in their robes that Colleen gave them as a gift. Meanwhile, Steve and his groomsmen were just realizing that the big day had arrived and they needed to get dressed and going.

Their first look and post wedding photos were originally planned to be around Chicago, but sometimes Mother Nature makes you go to Plan B, which was the case with the rain that started falling around downtown. Fortunately The Knickerbocker, a 1970’s Playboy Hotel, is full of history; the rooms from wall to wall are full of art. So as you can imagine, this made for some excellent and one of a kind pictures.

In the end Colleen and Steve sure did make their guests dance the night away and enjoy every second just as they dreamed.

Mr. and Mrs. Tratar ( you better get use to it lol) now that you are back to reality after an incredibly honey moon in Kauai, we want to share with you a brief glimpse into your wedding day so you can remember this day as the best in your life ;)

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Speaking of magic, look a this adorable flower girl

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 These soft floral robes were the perfect gift for the beautiful ladies

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Simply elegant and quietly sophisticated… just beautiful!

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In the meantime Steve and his guys were pretending they were not hangover from the rehearsal dinner

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Steve couldn’t have been more excited to see her future wife

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They make such a cute couple

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This historic hotel hosted an elegant and sophisticate ceremony and reception. The chandeliers were out of this world!

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Ready to take on the world now as Mr. and Mrs.

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After their first dance, Colleen & Steve enjoyed the traditional Champagne parade at this iconic hotel

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Some people just have the ability to make the speeches more fun and memorable… a great way to kick-off a night of celebration!

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Venue: Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel 

Make-Up Artist : Brittany Reshelle Hennings 

Hair: Kt Rucker 

Photography: Juancho SC 

Autor: Johana

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We’re Johana and Juancho — partners in life, creativity, and capturing love stories across the globe. Juancho’s journey began with bold determination: he moved from Colombia to the U.S. with nothing but vision, passion, and a deep love for people’s stories. He bought the best lens on the market before even owning a camera, and after his first engagement session with friends, he came home glowing. That spark turned into a decade-long career rooted in emotion, connection, and purpose. Juancho has a magnetic personality — the kind that makes fast friends with strangers on planes, in grocery aisles, and even with our UPS guy. Weddings, with all their energy, humanity, and beautiful chaos, are his favorite kind of playground.

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