Chicago Luxury Wedding Photography – Drake Hotel
Warning: this wedding blog post has a whole lot of wow. The historic Chicago Drake Hotel was transformed by Platinum Events…just look at their wedding ceremony decor! Be sure to scroll down to read more about Maggie + Phillip’s wedding!
There are so many gorgeous wedding photos to share, here are a couple of my favorites!
Phil knows how to make his bride smile =)
Chicago Luxury Wedding Photography Details
Wedding Ceremony + Reception Venue: The Drake Hotel Chicago
Florals + Decor: Platinum Events
Planner: Syril Party
Wedding Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Band: Gold Coast All-Stars
Photographer: Nakai Photography
If you haven’t already, be sure to check out Maggie + Phil’s Chicago Engagement Photos – one of my best engagement shoots ever! A quick shout out to Dayna + Todd for referring me to Maggie + Phil! I photographed their wedding last year and I really appreciate when my clients refer me to their friends! Thanks D+T!
We started the day at The Drake Hotel on Chicago’s lakefront!
All her luxury details, like this clutch!
A photo of her Christian Louboutin shoes-
Maggie got ready at the Princess Diana room at The Drake Hotel. Here you can see the bride’s reflection in a photograph of the princess!
Putting on her wedding gown…surrounded by her mother and sisters –
She was trying to hold the emotions in as her father hugged her for the first time that day. Moments like these make my job as a wedding photographer so meaningful!
Maggie looked amazing- and as her wedding photographer, I’m glad we took the time for these bridal portraits before heading downstairs-
This photo belongs in a wedding magazine!
The groom being assisted by his parents –
Love this portrait of the groom- So classic and timeless!
Love these photos inside The Drake Hotel!
Another one of my favorites from the day- we took advantage of the setting sun reflecting off the buildings! So romantic!
As a wedding photographer, I’m always looking to include a sense of place when I take photos. The Drake Hotel with the John Hancock in the background!
The bridal party inside The Drake Hotel-
The guys have to show off their socks!
Chicago Luxury Wedding Photography: Drake Hotel Ceremony
Another Jewish wedding tradition, praying under Phil’s Tallit
Chicago Luxury Wedding Photography: The Drake Hotel Reception
Lovely escort card table by Platinum Events
Gold Coast Ballroom looks stunning
It’s always a fun time during the Hora! My favorite Jewish wedding tradition- when they lift up the bride and groom!
At the end of the night- Phil rode on the shoulders of his groomsmen!
And then it was Maggie’s turn!
Thanks for scrolling through to the bottom! If you haven’t already seen their engagement photos – check them out! Maggie + Phil: Thanks again for having me as your wedding photographer! Amazing Chicago luxury wedding photography around The Drake Hotel – can’t wait to share the full set with you!
with love,
your Chicago wedding photographer,
Kenny