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Honeycomb Chicago Wedding + North Pond Restaurant Reception

Honeycomb Chicago Wedding + North Pond Restaurant Photos

Abby + Bill’s guests traveled the world to attend their Honeycomb Chicago Wedding ceremony and were treated a wonderful dinner at the North Pond Restaurant. Along the way they enjoyed our Chicago architecture on an Odyssey Boat tour after their rehearsal. For their wedding day photos the bride and groom wanted to incorporate the Chicago skyline!

Shout out to Beth from Beth Bernstein Events for helping plan and coordinate a flawless day! Also to folks at the North Pond restaurant for making sure all the vendors were taken care of!

Wedding Details:
Getting Ready Venue: Park Hyatt Chicago
Ceremony: People’s Gas Pavilion (Honeycomb)
Reception: North Pond Restaurant
Florals: Fleur
Planner/Coordinator: Beth Bernstein Events
Photographers: NAKAI Photography
Videographers: Poetic Weddings
Dresser: Caroline from The Wedding Dresser

If you have not already seen them, be sure to check out Abby + Bill’s Chicago Fall Engagement Photos!

Be sure to scroll through to see all 90+ photos from their special day!

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Park Hyatt Chicago Wedding Photos // Getting Ready

The Park Hyatt Chicago hosted the getting ready activities and the traditional wedding day Chinese Tea ceremonies.

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This trifold wedding invitation was so intricate and detailed! It took some time to make sure we photographed it well!

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A special moment with Mom-

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Shout out to all the bridesmaids who kept us all laughing during her portraits-

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Never have we ever photographed anyone in a tub on a wedding day. But when we are asked, we oblige!

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Before the groom can see his bride, he has to make it through a bunch of challenges with his groomsment.

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The bridesmaids are the gatekeepers, and it was a memorable time!

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They took time to honor their culture with traditional Chinese Tea Ceremonies.

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Water Tower Wedding Photos

Before boarding the shuttle bus, we took a few photos with the iconic Chicago Water Tower.

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Olive Park Wedding Photos

Gorgeous weather for their Olive Park wedding photos!

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Honeycomb Chicago Wedding Photos

Just a quick drive down Lake Shore Drive had us at the People’s Gas Pavilion for their Honeycomb Chicago wedding ceremony! Love the florals and decor by Fleur!

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We wanted to make sure you could see the skyline in their Honeycomb Chicago wedding photos!

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North Pond Wedding Photos

Abby + Bill enjoy celebrating special moments at the North Pond restaurant and it was only fitting to have their wedding reception there!

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Congraulations again Abby + Bill! Hope these photos help you relive all the special moments from your North Pond Restaurant + Honeycomb Chicago wedding!

Amazing Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Wedding Photos

Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Wedding Photos

It was the most amazing day for Brooke + Theo! They made sure to set apart enough time to get all the photos they wanted…at the Wrigley Building, along Michigan Avenue, the Riverwalk, and with the Chicago Theatre sign!

In case you missed their Chicago Engagement Session Photos…be sure to check them out…these athletes JUMPED INTO LAKE MICHIGAN!

Shout out Linda from Affairs With Linda and the team at the Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown for the flawless day!

Wedding Details:
Getting Ready + Reception Venue: Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
Ceremony: St James Chapel
Photographers: NAKAI Photography
Florist: Amy Crum Designs
Planner: Affairs With Linda
DJ: Toast and Jam
Hair: 821 West
MUA: Just Amy Inc
Cake: ECBG Studio

 

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Sometimes the sun just hits at the right spot at the right time!

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One of my favorite Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown wedding photos from their day

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Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Wedding // Getting Ready

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Loved all the florals and her details!

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Loved all the fun these bridesmaids had with their polaroid camera.

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Her reveal to her father and bridesmaids did not disappoint

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Definitely wanted to highlight the gorgeous train on her wedding gown!

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Love this portrait with her veil-

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Love these portraits of Theo-

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St James Chapel Chicago Wedding Ceremony

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St James Chapel is a hidden gem in Chicago. Just steps away from Michigan Avenue…and so beautiful inside-

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A special moment shared between mother and daughter –

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Chicago Wrigley Building Wedding Photos

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The classic portrait with the Chicago River and bridges in the background-

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Timeless architecture of the Wrigley Building

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Chicago Michigan Avenue Wedding Photos

Always love a photo with the wedding party crossing Michigan Avenue!

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The beautiful weather helped everyone enjoy the portrait session along the river!

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Chicago Theatre Wedding Photos

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Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Wedding Reception

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A wonderfully choreographed first dance!

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Loved this moment when Theo reached out his hand…beautiful words and an emotion filled moment.

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Mom made sure to bring a tissue on to the dance floor, and there were many tears around the room-

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Loved how these two took a moment to eat some wedding cake and enjoy the rooftop terrace!

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The view from the rooftop top is amazing – especially at night!

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Thank you Brooke + Theo for having me as your wedding photographer! You, your families, and friends were such a joy to be around…hope you enjoyed reliving your day through your Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown wedding photos!

Chicago Botanic Garden Wedding // Grace & Max

Chicago Botanic Garden Wedding

Grace + Max’s Chicago Botanic Garden wedding was perfect! With an outdoor ceremony in the picturesque English Walled Garden the rain held off for them to day “I Do!” We were able to travel around the gardens to take photos with the most amazinng backdrops!

Shout out to the amazing team lead by Linda from Affairs With Linda for helping make sure everything went according to plan!

Be sure to scroll through to see all 90+ photos from their wedding day!

Wedding Details:
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Chicago Botanic Garden
Planner + Coordinator: Affairs With Linda
Photographer: NAKAI Photography
Florals + Decor: Floral Gardens
DJ: BeatMix Music

Here are four of our favorite photos from the day – love the symmetry, tree variation, and lighting in these pictures – not to mention their expressions!

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We had their first look in the English Walled Garden…love the privacy and the romantic vibe to match the moment

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Definitely had to take photos on the bridge that leads to the Japanese Gardens

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The Willow Trees help add that little touch of magic

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English Walled Garden Wedding Ceremony

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Chicago Botanic Garden Wedding Reception

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Congrats again Grace and Max! It was an amazing day and hope these photos help you relive some of the magic of your Chicago Botanic Garden wedding!

 

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