Chicago Langham Hotel Wedding
What an absolute dream for Gabrielle + Andrew’s wedding! This five star hotel never disappoints…it’s no wonder they are consistently rated one of the best hotels in the US.
They wove a few cultural events into their wedding. Starting with some fun Chinese wedding door games, a tea ceremony with parents and an incredible Lion Dance show during the reception.
Be sure to scroll through this whole blog post to see all 90+ of our favorites from their wedding day!
In case you missed them, check out their Chicago Botanic Garden + Buckingham Fountain Engagement photos
Shout out to Emily from The Langham and Shaun from Events by Shuan Rajah for assembling an all star team of wedding professionals. Everything went flawlessly!
Wedding Details
Venue: Chicago Langham Hotel Wedding Ceremony + Reception
Planning: Events by Shaun Rajah
Photography: NAKAI Photography
Decor: Juliet Tan Floral Design
Music: Okyne Media Lab
Videography: Mirar Weddings
Hair/MUA: The Bridal Beauty Team
Before getting into the start of their day, here are a few of our favorites from their Chicago Langham Hotel wedding! We love the lobby space…their glass ornamental orbs are beautiful pieces of art-
We stole the couple off of the dance floor to take a few pictures at night. Andrew put on quite a show with his champagne spray!
The Langham is just steps away from this epic view of Michigan Avenue- 
Chicago Langham Hotel Wedding Photos // Getting Ready
The Langham Hotel has bridal suite has a beautiful view of the Chicago River- 
A details spread picture
A little champagne toast to start off the festivities!
Always love a photo of Mom helping put on the dress
A stunning portrait of Gabrielle! Looks like an advertisement in a wedding magazine!
A fun reveal with her bridesmaids!
Groom’s details
Andrew getting a little assistance from his father and best man
Chinese Wedding Door Games
It’s always a lot of fun photographing Chinese door games! Here the groom has to win the approval of the bridesmaids before he sees his bride…and it often starts with a little cash.
First Look
Creative Portraits
A photo under the marquee is a ‘must’ for any Langham wedding!
These two brought their “A” game with regards to their ‘dip’ photo!
Wrigley Building Wedding Photos
A few timeless photos next to the Wrigley Building with the Chicago River in the background-
Michigan Avenue Wedding Photos
A little shutter drag to have the vehicles in motion/blurred – to bring your attention to the subjects on Michigan Avenue-
Make sure you see their reflection in the window panes!
Chicago Langham Hotel Wedding Photos // Ceremony
We start their wedding ceremony photos with a traditional tea ceremony – starting with her grandparents.
You can’t see it in the web sized file, but there is a tear rolling down Gabrielle’s cheek, mirrored by her sister wiping her tears in the background-
Juliet Tan Floral Designs always does a great job with the decor-
They surprised us with a dip down the aisle! What a great moment captured!
Chicago Langham Hotel Wedding // Reception
A room shot showcasing the grand space in the Devonshire Ballroom
First dance pictures-
Toasts with their friends and family-
And then the Lion Dancers showed up!
First dances with the parents
A little popcorn fun- and for inquiring minds – she missed! You can see the kernel on his shoulder =)
We went outside for a few photos at night! 
Thank you Gabrielle + Andrew for having us as your wedding photographers! We got all the photos and then some! Hope these pictures help you relive your Chicago Langham Hotel wedding!
with love,
Kenny Nakai