Chicago Athletic Association Wedding Photos // S&J

Chicago Athletic Association Wedding

Just a couple Notre Dame University Alumni getting married in Chicago a couple weeks ago! I still can’t get over the fact that they coincidentally hiked Half Dome (in Yosemite National Park) one the same day and at the same time!

Shout out to Kelly from Shannon Gail Weddings + Betty from Chicago Athletic Association – they helped make their wedding day flawless!

Wedding Details:
Venue: Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Photographers: NAKAI Photography
Planner: Kelly from ShannonGail Events
Florals: Steve’s Flower Market
Hair/MUA: Rare Bird Beauties
Music: Style Matters
Cake: Cake Chicago

First up…a few favorites from their Chicago Athletic Association wedding day!

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This staircase is everything-

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Since they live on the west coast, the bride and groom wanted photos with the Chicago skyline! I think this picture just shows off our Chicago architecture!

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We haven’t done a photo with The Bean (Cloud Gate) in Millennium Park in awhile…the red dresses helped add the perfect contrast of color!

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Chicago Athletic Association Wedding Photos // Getting Ready

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Chicago Athletic Association Wedding Photos // Portraits

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Millennium Park Wedding Photos

Since the hotel is just across the street from Millennium Park, we made sure to incorporate this iconic location into their wedding photos! Here’s a shot from the Lurie Gardens.

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The Bean…aka: Cloud Gate

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Getting a little Abbey Road vibes from these crossing Michigan Avenue photos

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There’s a reason photographers love to photograph weddings at the CAA…the interior decor is so photogenic!

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Going a little fashion magazine editorial with this picture

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Chicago Athletic Association Wedding Pictures // Reception

Look at all the detail in the ballroom at the CAA Hotel. The ceiling…the wood paneling…complimented by the decor from Steve’s Flower Market

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A perfect view of Lake Michigan during the wedding reception.

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Popped upstairs to Cindy’s rooftop for a quick photo!

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First dance photos-

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Shout out to all the Notre Dame alumni in attendance!

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Had no idea this was going to happen…but it was pretty amazing!

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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!

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