Artifact Events Chicago Loft Wedding Photos
Joyce + George were married at one of the most unique wedding venues in Chicago – Artifact Events! This brick and timber loft is located in the Ravenswood neighborhood and has so much character with its unique furnishings from Architectural Artifacts!
Joyce has a discerning eye for detail and I was honored to their wedding photographer! It was a Chicago wedding…one where the dance floor opened with a traditional Okinawan wedding dance and then went into a traditional Greek wedding dance! It was so great to see these cultures come together at Artifact Events!
Wedding Details
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Artifact Events Chicago
Florals + Decor: Kelsey from HMR Designs
Photographer: Nakai Photography
Coordinator: Alicia from Clementine Custom Events
Music: Roberto from Monastero Entertainment
Catering: Limelight Catering
Hair: George the Salon
Gown: Pronovias
Makeup: Kate Johnson Artistry
Ice Sculptor: Yasuo Mizuuchi
As you can see from this first photo, Artifact Events has a beautiful open atrium!
This next photo was used by Artifact Event’s social media team and featured on their Instagram feed! I love the string lights, the circular pendant light and the symmetry! Photographer’s tip: Step back and see the bigger picture!
As a wedding photographer, I enjoy finding unique angles and reflections!
Loved this piece to frame her wedding dress!
Love the clean and modern look of her invitations! Those cranes were part of their 1000 cranes presented at the reception!
The moment right after their first look =)
I love the linear patterns of the timber loft and brick to frame his kiss on her hand
Each wedding story is different, these two have known each other for a long time and I loved the emotions showing through on their special day!
This photo took a little bit of coordination, but it was a fun capture!
I enjoyed seeing George make Joyce laugh and smile throughout the day!
Artifact Events Wedding Ceremony Photos
The amazing ice sculpture-
As a wedding photographer, I love capturing these moments at the altar, so family and friends can see all the emotions that took place during the ceremony!
Artifact Events Wedding Reception Pictures
These hand crafted bamboo vases were made in Japan, in an area where Joyce’s family is from!
Congrats Joyce + George! It was a beautiful ceremony and you have some amazing photos throughout Artifact Events + Architectural Artifacts! Can’t wait to show you more!
with love,
your Chicago wedding photographer,
Kenny Nakai
