I traveled all the way down to the sunshine state for Veronika + Dustin’s stunning Boca Raton Wedding! This Midwest girl was definitely grateful to leave Chicago in February and even more pumped to capture this incredible day.

Their Story

Dustin and Veronika both find happiness being near the water. It was at Diversey Harbor in Chicago where they first met via mutual friends who spent summer weekends boating on Lake Michigan. It took a few years, but eventually their friendship grew into something more! After 5 years of dating, living together and co-parenting for Veronika’s dog, Knox, they got engaged at the Lincoln Park Conservatory on Christmas Eve.

Getting Ready, First Look + Portraits

The couple got ready for their Boca Raton wedding in their respective locker rooms at their venue, the Boca Woods Country Club. Not only is Dustin an avid golfer, but his father is a member of the club. They told me that this made their decision to get married here a lot easier! After an emotional first look together, we took the wedding party out for portraits around the course. Family photos in the lobby soon followed, and then the couple signed their ketubah and prepped for the ceremony.

Boca Raton Wedding

Veronika + Dustin were married by Rabbi Marc Gellman under a GORGEOUS chuppah on the green. Like many other traditional Jewish weddings, the couple was joined by their immediate families during the ceremony. Right after they stomped on the glass and kissed, I took the couple to another part of the golf course for a few sunset portraits. They did not disappoint! Once cocktail hour concluded, the couple made their entrance into the reception with a first dance and the Hora. A few speeches later and with dinner complete, Veronika danced with her mom and Dustin danced with his. The dance floor was packed for the rest of the evening! Their live band was particularly talented, so that was no surprise to me.

Being able to photograph this Boca Raton wedding was such a great experience. I am SO happy for the newlyweds! I can’t wait to not only follow these two and see where life takes them, but I’m also looking forward to traveling more as a photographer.

Venue: Boca Woods Country Club / Planner: 59 & Bluebell / Florals + Design: JM Event Productions / Makeup: Elise Brill / Hair: Glammakers / Band: Tropics Entertainment (Higher Ground) / DJ: Masso Entertainment / Videography: Calypso Wedding Films / Photo booth: Dipp Photo Booth