It’s exciting to watch any couple begin the next chapter of their lives. The sparkle is never lost on us. However, when Holland Nader booked…
View More Brooks + Billy’s New Orleans Winter WeddingPerspective makes the day go smoother
Although brides and grooms plan their big day just once, those of us who have spent some time in the wedding industry have tasted more…
View More Perspective makes the day go smootherMeet Our Parisian Event Planner
On August 8th come and visit with Kim Petyt, our Paris based wedding planner and author of The Paris Wedding for an exclusive book signing…
View More Meet Our Parisian Event PlannerWedding Experience Matters
We all get lucky once in a while. (You’re feeling that way right now as you think about your partner to be, right?) But you…
View More Wedding Experience MattersWoulda Shoulda Coulda | Choose Ocken Photography
There are many reason to choose a photographer, so we outlined reasons for not choosing a particular photographer in a fun, funny and not so…
View More Woulda Shoulda Coulda | Choose Ocken PhotographyClassic Dallas Wedding – Lauren Malone and Rob Thomson
We started our southern wedding season a bit early this year — thank you! — with a wedding in Chicago and Dallas. Congratulations to Lauren…
View More Classic Dallas Wedding – Lauren Malone and Rob ThomsonEven MORE brides in the Magazines!
Another of our brides, Anne Stover and her new husband Andrew Ruder, made it into Chicago Social Brides! We had a great time traveling with…
View More Even MORE brides in the Magazines!The Left Bank Jewelry’s ad in CS Brides features our photo
When not working with brides, we really like to join forces with great partners like The Left Bank Jewelry, a wonderful little wedding boutique on…
View More The Left Bank Jewelry’s ad in CS Brides features our photoOur Brides in CS Brides
Our bride Gabby Brady and her new husband Chad Pendley had their wedding photograph featured on page 352 in the “Hitched in Chicago” section of…
View More Our Brides in CS BridesCaitlin + Jonathan, a colorful affair
If one day could be any more fun, I am not sure how. Caitlin and Jonathan’s wedding was just the right amount of extra fun!…
View More Caitlin + Jonathan, a colorful affairTis the Season to, well, get engaged
Ocken photography is looking forward to meeting all the newly engaged couples and help with their wedding planning. You know we make the most amazing…
View More Tis the Season to, well, get engagedErin + Jay, a wonderfully fall wedding
Erin Dalpini and Jay Strybis Wedding in Valparaiso, IN. Photos by Chris Ocken and Mona Luan [portfolio_slideshow]
View More Erin + Jay, a wonderfully fall wedding