Drury Lane Wedding Photos in Oakbrook Terrace: Brittany + Adam

Sep 28

3 min read

Updated: Sep 29

Looking for Drury Lane wedding photos in Oakbrook Terrace? Brittany and Adam’s wedding gallery is a place to start. Their portraits bring together a dip on a wooden overlook, lavender bridesmaid dresses, pastel bouquets, and relaxed moments beside the water. This selection shows how we photograph the people and relationships that make a wedding day personal.

The photographs below come from Brittany and Adam’s Drury Lane wedding gallery. The outdoor portrait locations are part of their wedding-day story; they should not be assumed to be on Drury Lane’s property.

Adam dipping Brittany on a wooden overlook during their wedding portraits

Is Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace a good wedding venue?

Drury Lane is worth considering if you are planning a ballroom wedding in Chicago’s western suburbs. Its official event website lists the Grand Ballroom, Crystal Ballroom, French Room, and English Room. The best fit depends on your guest count, the room you reserve, and how you want the celebration to flow.

When you tour, ask to see your proposed room layout and discuss ceremony arrangements, portrait access, and the timing of other events. From a photography perspective, the useful questions are specific: where can family groups gather, when can we photograph the room before guests enter, and which indoor areas will be available if the weather changes?

Explore Drury Lane’s official event information for current venue details and availability.

Where can I see sample photos from a Drury Lane wedding?

Start with the real wedding photographs below, then browse Brittany and Adam’s full gallery. A sequence of images tells you more than one favorite portrait: look at expressions, group arrangements, the detail in the dress, and how the couple looks in both wider photographs and closer moments.

Brittany and Adam with their wedding party beneath leafy trees

Wedding party cheering around Brittany and Adam on a wooded path

What wedding-party photo ideas work well?

Brittany and Adam’s group photographs balance a composed portrait with a more playful frame. The trees give the group a soft background, while the lavender dresses and bouquets bring the photographs together. Once everyone is arranged and faces are visible, a simple prompt can create the smiles and movement that make the next photograph feel different.

Brittany and bridesmaids in lavender dresses beside a wooden waterwheel

Bridesmaids raising bouquets around Brittany on a wooden walkway

Can we include outdoor portraits with our Drury Lane wedding?

Yes—a wedding timeline can include a separate outdoor portrait stop as well as your celebration at Drury Lane. Choose the location before finalizing the schedule, confirm any permission or permit requirements, and allow time for travel, parking, and walking with the wedding party.

Brittany and Adam’s portraits use wooden railings, a waterwheel, trees, and waterside views. Those settings offer inspiration for the mood of your photographs, rather than a promise that the same backdrops are available at the venue. We can discuss a portrait route that fits your plans.

Brittany and Adam embracing on a wooden viewing platform

Adam kissing Brittany’s forehead during outdoor wedding portraits

Brittany and Adam standing together in front of a wooden waterwheel

How much time should we allow for wedding portraits?

As a starting point, consider 30–45 minutes for couple portraits, then add separate time for family and wedding-party photographs. Travel should be an additional part of the schedule. A larger family list or multiple photo stops will need more time.

If you are having a first look, some portraits may fit before the ceremony. If you prefer to see each other at the ceremony, protect a portrait window afterward. Share your ceremony time, reception entrance, and must-have family groups so we can build a realistic plan.

Brittany and Adam smiling beside a tree and calm water

Brittany holding a pastel bouquet in a full-length bridal portrait beside the river

What if it rains on our wedding day?

Confirm an indoor photo plan with the venue before the wedding. Ask which spaces you may use, when they will be available, and whether a large family group can fit comfortably. Keeping an approved indoor option in the timeline helps avoid a last-minute search for shelter.

For more planning ideas, read our Chicago rainy wedding-day photo guide.

How do we choose a photographer for a Drury Lane wedding?

Look for a photographer whose complete galleries feel consistent with the photographs you love most. Ask about handling indoor light, organizing family portraits, and keeping the day moving without making every moment feel posed. We aim for natural color, clear expressions, and a mix of guided portraits and candid coverage.