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The Old Post Office Chicago Wedding Photos // K&R

The Old Post Office Chicago Wedding Photos

We got it all. Photos at iconic Chicago locations: LaSalle Street corridor, Calder’s Flamingo, Chicago Theatre Sign, and throughout The Old Post Office. Everything was perfect – Shout out to an amazing wedding team: Leah from The Old Post Office, the details/decor from Revel, and wonderfully planned by Lindsay from Shannon Gail Events.

Be sure to scroll through to see all 90+ photos in this blog post!

In case you missed them, be sure to check out Kendall + Ryan’s Chicago Engagement Photos where we took photos on Kinzie Bridge and in Osaka Garden!

We met these two while photographing her sister’s wedding (Hailey + Tom’s Chicago Cultural Center Wedding Photos) and could not wait to see everyone again!

Wedding Details:

Venue: The Old Post Office Chicago 

Photographers: NAKAI Photography

Planner: Lindsay Green from Shannon Gail Events

Decor + Florals: Revel Decor

Catering: Food For Thought Chicago

Hair/MUA: Pin Me Up Chicago

DJ: Okyne Media Lab

Tuxedo: ESQ Clothing

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The Old Post Office is such a photogenic wedding venue. Beautiful architecture and interior design!

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Wedding invitation details photo-

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Her gown overlooking Millennium Park

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A precious moment with her father

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First look with her bridesmaids!

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Finishing touches by her mom and sister

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Love how her hair piece matches her gown –

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Love these cufflinks-

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This room has some pretty insane lighting. Shout out to Tom, my associate for killing these photos – they look amazing in black and white-

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Just something about this makes us smile

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First look moments-

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You know she is really laughing when she throws her head back – and Ryan knows how to make her laugh =)

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Just a little symmetry for this urban landscape photo-

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This might be the 2nd or 3rd time in a 15+ year career as a Chicago wedding photographer that I’ve photographed Calder’s Flamingo – such an iconic Chicago Art Piece.

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Love the lines…the color…the moment-

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Wedding Photos with the Chicago Theatre Sign

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Our last location was the Lyric Opera of Chicago. The iconic pillars and architecture make for a great backdrop!

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Almost feels like a scene out of a Batman movie (Christopher Nolan version)

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We left some time to make sure we could capture some Old Post Office Chicago wedding photos!

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One of the best custom tuxedos in Chicago – never met a ESQ tuxedo we didn’t love

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Since we plenty of time…and we already took a ton of amazing photos…we decided to have some fun with a creative bridal party portrait!

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This room at The Old Post Office is called The Vault. Makes for some cool photos-

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The lighting, the decor, and their outfits just come together perfectly!

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They have pool tables…couldn’t resist a quick photos of the guys –

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The Old Post Office Chicago Wedding Ceremony

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Beautiful decor set up for their Old Post Office Chicago wedding ceremony

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Smiles and laughs all around during the ceremony

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The Old Post Office Chicago Wedding Reception

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The details and details and details-

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The Old Post Office is such a beautiful space for a wedding reception

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Hand painted acrylic pieces for the head table

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We don’t usually post bridal party entrance photos, but when they involve jumping…we can’t resist.

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Got the shot of his daughters giving it back to Dad.

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Hailey crushed her toast – love how their sibling bond continues to grow through the years.

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Dessert spread by Food For Thought Chicago.

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An amazing first dance!

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Parent dances-

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Hailey + Tom – so great to photograph you guys again!

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To Eric, Robin, Hailey and Tom – so great to spend the day with you all – it’s always extra special to photograph families twice! Thank you Kendall & Ryan for having me as your wedding photographer and entrusting your special day to us! Your Old Post Office Chicago wedding photos have it all!

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