Locations: Assumption Catholic Church, Chicago, University Club of Chicago
Val & John met in 3rd grade. They compliment one another beautifully. They are creative and compassionate. They poured themselves into the planning process to make this a personally significant event surrounded by the people they love and who love them most. It was really an ideal wedding for us to photograph and we were blessed to be a part of it! Enjoy the gallery of just a portion of our favorites. After the photos there is a list of all the amazing vendors who worked on this event as well as our interview with the bride.
Incomparable laser cut and letter press Invitations were by Ceci New York – cecinewyork.com
Bouquets by Kehoe Designs kehoedesigns.com
Vintage Car – Classic Wedding Car classicweddingcar.com
Trolley – Chicago Trolley & Double Decker coachusa.com/chicagotrolley/
Wedding Mass at Assumption Catholic Church, Chicago, IL
Trolley – Chicago Trolley & Double Decker coachusa.com/chicagotrolley/
Church Florals, Bouquets, décor, Cathedral Hall Lighting: Kehoe Designs kehoedesigns.com, Invitations, Program and Menu by Ceci New York cecinewyork.com
Wedding Mass at Assumption Catholic Church, Chicago, IL
Wedding Mass at Assumption Catholic Church, Chicago, IL
Wedding Mass at Assumption Catholic Church, Chicago, IL
Wedding Mass at Assumption Catholic Church, Chicago, IL
A first kiss at Assumption Catholic Church, Chicago.
Trolley – Chicago Trolley & Double Decker coachusa.com/chicagotrolley/
Franklin Street Bridge was a cool location for the wedding party to shoot between the wedding mass and the reception.
I love this view. We shoot with long and short lenses to get a variety of looks in each location.
This guy!
Having fun.
Classic Family Formals were made before and after the ceremony.
Vintage Post Cards – Clementine Ink + Paper clementineink.com
Centerpieces & Edison Bulbs – Ashland Addison Florist Co. ashaddflorist.com
Centerpieces & Edison Bulbs – Ashland Addison Florist Co. ashaddflorist.com
Centerpieces & Edison Bulbs – Ashland Addison Florist Co. ashaddflorist.com
Centerpieces & Edison Bulbs – Ashland Addison Florist Co. ashaddflorist.com
Vintage Post Cards – Clementine Ink + Paper clementineink.com
Wedding Cake: Cake cake-chicago.com
The wedding reception’s head table in the Cathedral Room at the University Club of Chicago.
Heartfelt words from the father of the bride.
Some humor from the best man.
The Maid of Honor.
The first dance in the Cathedral Room at The University Club of Chicago.
Cathedral Hall Lighting: Kehoe Designs kehoedesigns.com & Wes Craft Photography
The University Club’s Michigan Room Dance Floor.
Band – Larry King Orchestara – larrykingorchestra.com
Wes Craft’s signature Dancefloor coverage is dynamic and shows a lot of depth and layers of action.
Guests at the wedding enjoy the photobooth
You’ve got to have good times on the dance floor.
Dancing shoes.
Here are some of Val’s insights.
Val: Playful, tasteful and inclusive
Val: I have a few favorites including riding to church with my Dad, seeing John at the end of the aisle and dancing all night with John and our friends.
Val: I honestly wouldn’t change anything about our wedding. My advice would be to keep everything in perspective, make choices that represent you as a couple and don’t forget to enjoy the process and the event!
Val: We drove to Quebec City and Montreal. I would absolutely recommend either city for couples that want to relax and just spend time together after the big day.
It took a fantastic and dedicated team to pull of this beautiful and unique wedding. All vendor credits are below.
Planning and Coordination: Bliss Weddings and Events
blissweddingsandevents.com
Wedding Ceremony: Assumption Catholic Church, Chicago, IL
Reception & Guest Lodging: The University Club
ucco.com
Wedding Cake: Cake
cake-chicago.com
Church Florals, Bouquets, décor, Cathedral Hall Lighting: Kehoe Designs
kehoedesigns.com
Centerpieces & Edison Bulbs – Ashland Addison Florist Co.
ashaddflorist.com
Band – Larry King Orchestara
larrykingorchestra.com
Videography – I Do Films
idofilms.com
Trolley – Chicago Trolley & Double Decker
coachusa.com/chicagotrolley/
Vintage Car – Classic Wedding Car
classicweddingcar.com
Hair and makeup – Reiman Condron Beauty
rcbeauty.com
Invitations, Program, Menu – Ceci New York
cecinewyork.com
Vintage Post Cards – Clementine Ink + Paper
clementineink.com
Photography by Wes Craft Photography: Wes, Necia, and Rachel
wescraftphotography.com
