Their friend, Thomas Cantey, became a Universal Life minister just so he could preside over the occasion.

In 2005 the couple met through the social networking site Friendster, when Brian, who became fascinated with trains as a toddler and wrote a paper in college on British railway policy, searched for men who were interested in “public transit.” Byron’s name was the first to pop up. I’m sure that was more productive than checking out @CTAhotties on Instagram.

The morning after their wedding, the couple and gues continued the festivities on a 3 hour tour of Chicago aboard a chartered CTA ‘L’ train.

To learn more about the couple please check out this article from the New York Times.

Some of the photos below are by Tasos Katapodis who worked with me as a second photographer for the event.

More about Chicago Gay Wedding Photography by Photographer John Gress

Candid photography of gay & lesbian couples getting ready for their weddings and receptions.

Gress enjoys shooting all types wedding ceremonies, parties, celebrations, receptions, and portraits in Chicago, Illinois and across the Midwest.

He’s an expert portrait photographer and he loves capturing candid photography of the couple & their guests during the private emotional moments and during the public cornerstone moments that make each wedding day special. Other Chicago wedding photographers claim to be wedding photojournalists, but Gress has had his work published in periodicals around the world.

While other Chicago wedding photographers take weeks and months to deliver images to their clients, Gress will send you a gallery link within days of the wedding.

Find rate information and more amazing wedding photos by Chicago Wedding Photographer John Gress on his wedding home page.

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Second Photographer: Stephen J Carrera

More about Chicago Wedding Photography by Photographer John Gress

Candid Chicago wedding photography of couples getting ready for their weddings and receptions.

Gress enjoys shooting all types of Chicago wedding ceremonies, parties, celebrations, receptions, and portraits in Illinois and across the Midwest.

He’s an expert portrait photographer and he loves capturing candid wedding photography of the couple & their guests during the private emotional moments and during the public cornerstone moments that make each Chicago wedding day special. Other Chicago wedding photographers claim to be wedding photojournalists, but Gress has had his work published in periodicals around the world. Rest assured too that Gress will send you a gallery link within days of the wedding.

Find rate information and more amazing Chicago wedding photography by Photographer John Gress on his wedding home page.

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Best Place Milwaukee was the perfect setting for Alex and Francine’s beautiful reception following their wedding ceremony at St. Hedwig Catholic Church. As you can see from the photos, old world charm is a staple of the 1880’s building.

Alex grew up in Milwaukee and Francine is a native of Brasil.

Milwaukee Wedding Photography Vendors

Best Place Milwaukee

Brew House Suites

St. Hedwig Catholic Church

More about Milwaukee Wedding Photographer John Gress

Candid photography of couples getting ready for their weddings and receptions in Wisconsin, Illinois and across the Midwest.

Gress enjoys shooting all types wedding ceremonies, parties, celebrations, receptions, and portraits. While he is based in Chicago, he is happy to travel to neighboring states free of charge.

He’s an expert portrait photographer and he loves capturing candid photography of the couple & their guests during the private emotional moments and during the public cornerstone moments that make each wedding day special. Other Milwaukee wedding photographers claim to be wedding photojournalists, but Gress has had his work published in periodicals around the world.

While other Milwaukee wedding photographers take weeks and months to deliver images to their clients, Gress will send you a gallery link within days of the wedding.

Find rate information and more amazing wedding photos by Milwaukee wedding photographer John Gress on his wedding home page.

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Chicago Gay Friendly Wedding Vendors

Arcade Games: Four Seasons Amusements

Cake: Elysia Root Cakes

Flowers: Anthony Gowder Designs of Chicago, Consultant Cassandra Vack

Hotel: Park Hyatt Chicago

More about Chicago Gay Wedding Photography by Photographer John Gress

Candid photography of gay & lesbian couples getting ready for their weddings and receptions.

Gress enjoys shooting all types wedding ceremonies, parties, celebrations, receptions, and portraits in Chicago, Illinois and across the Midwest.

He’s an expert portrait photographer and he loves capturing candid photography of the couple & their guests during the private emotional moments and during the public cornerstone moments that make each gay wedding day special. Other Chicago wedding photographers claim to be wedding photojournalists, but Gress has had his work published in periodicals around the world.

While other Chicago gay wedding photographers take weeks and months to deliver images to their clients, Gress will send you a gallery link within days of the wedding.

Find rate information and more amazing wedding photos by Chicago wedding photographer John Gress on his wedding home page.

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Chicago Gay Wedding Photojournalist Vendors

Thompson Chicago Hotel
Anthony Gowder Designs

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Candid photojournalism of gay & lesbian couples getting ready for their weddings and receptions.

Other Chicago gay wedding photographers claim to be wedding photojournalists, but Chicago Gay Wedding Photojournalist John Gress has had his work published in periodicals around the world.

Gress enjoys shooting all types wedding ceremonies, parties, celebrations, receptions, and portraits in Chicago, Illinois and across the Midwest.

He’s an expert portrait photographer and he loves capturing candid, photojournalistic images of the couple & their guests during the private emotional moments and during the public cornerstone moments that make each wedding day special.

While other Chicago wedding photographers take weeks and months to deliver images to their clients, Gress will send you a gallery link within days of the wedding.

Find rate information and more amazing wedding photos by Chicago Wedding Photographer John Gress on his wedding home page.

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