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.
![Invitations, Program, Menu – Ceci New York
cecinewyork.com](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0001.jpg)
Incomparable laser cut and letter press Invitations were by Ceci New York – cecinewyork.com
![Church Florals, Bouquets, décor, Cathedral Hall Lighting: Kehoe Designs kehoedesigns.com](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0008.jpg)
Bouquets by Kehoe Designs kehoedesigns.com
![Vintage Car – Classic Wedding Car classicweddingcar.com](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0020.jpg)
Vintage Car – Classic Wedding Car classicweddingcar.com
![Trolley – Chicago Trolley & Double Decker
coachusa.com/chicagotrolley/](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0021.jpg)
Trolley – Chicago Trolley & Double Decker coachusa.com/chicagotrolley/
![Wedding Mass at Assumption Catholic Church, Chicago, IL](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0022.jpg)
Wedding Mass at Assumption Catholic Church, Chicago, IL
![Trolley – Chicago Trolley & Double Decker
coachusa.com/chicagotrolley/](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0023.jpg)
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](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0028.jpg)
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](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0025.jpg)
Wedding Mass at Assumption Catholic Church, Chicago, IL
![Wedding Mass at Assumption Catholic Church, Chicago, IL](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0026.jpg)
Wedding Mass at Assumption Catholic Church, Chicago, IL
![Wedding Mass at Assumption Catholic Church, Chicago, IL](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0027.jpg)
Wedding Mass at Assumption Catholic Church, Chicago, IL
![Wedding Mass at Assumption Catholic Church, Chicago, IL](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0029.jpg)
Wedding Mass at Assumption Catholic Church, Chicago, IL
![A first kiss at Assumption Catholic Church, Chicago.](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0030.jpg)
A first kiss at Assumption Catholic Church, Chicago.
![Trolley – Chicago Trolley & Double Decker
coachusa.com/chicagotrolley/](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0032.jpg)
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.](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0035.jpg)
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.](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0033.jpg)
I love this view. We shoot with long and short lenses to get a variety of looks in each location.
![This guy!](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0034.jpg)
This guy!
![Having fun.](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0036.jpg)
Having fun.
![Classic Family Formals were made before and after the ceremony.](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0037.jpg)
Classic Family Formals were made before and after the ceremony.
![Vintage Post Cards – Clementine Ink + Paper
clementineink.com](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0038.jpg)
Vintage Post Cards – Clementine Ink + Paper clementineink.com
![Centerpieces & Edison Bulbs – Ashland Addison Florist Co.
ashaddflorist.com](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0040.jpg)
Centerpieces & Edison Bulbs – Ashland Addison Florist Co. ashaddflorist.com
![Centerpieces & Edison Bulbs – Ashland Addison Florist Co.
ashaddflorist.com](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0039.jpg)
Centerpieces & Edison Bulbs – Ashland Addison Florist Co. ashaddflorist.com
![Centerpieces & Edison Bulbs – Ashland Addison Florist Co.
ashaddflorist.com](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0041.jpg)
Centerpieces & Edison Bulbs – Ashland Addison Florist Co. ashaddflorist.com
![Centerpieces & Edison Bulbs – Ashland Addison Florist Co.
ashaddflorist.com](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0042.jpg)
Centerpieces & Edison Bulbs – Ashland Addison Florist Co. ashaddflorist.com
![Vintage Post Cards – Clementine Ink + Paper
clementineink.com](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0043.jpg)
Vintage Post Cards – Clementine Ink + Paper clementineink.com
![Wedding Cake: Cake cake-chicago.com](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0045.jpg)
Wedding Cake: Cake cake-chicago.com
![The wedding reception's head table in the Cathedral Room at the University Club of Chicago.](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0048.jpg)
The wedding reception’s head table in the Cathedral Room at the University Club of Chicago.
![Heartfelt words from the father of the bride.](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0047.jpg)
Heartfelt words from the father of the bride.
![Some humor from the best man.](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0049.jpg)
Some humor from the best man.
![The Maid of Honor.](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0050.jpg)
The Maid of Honor.
![Wedding Photography at the University Club](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0046.jpg)
The first dance in the Cathedral Room at The University Club of Chicago.
![Church Florals, Bouquets, décor, Cathedral Hall Lighting: Kehoe Designs
kehoedesigns.com](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0051.jpg)
Cathedral Hall Lighting: Kehoe Designs kehoedesigns.com & Wes Craft Photography
![The University Club's Michigan Room Dance Floor.](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0052.jpg)
The University Club’s Michigan Room Dance Floor.
![Band – Larry King Orchestara
larrykingorchestra.com](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0053.jpg)
Band – Larry King Orchestara – larrykingorchestra.com
![Wes Craft's signature Dancefloor coverage is dynamic and shows a lot of depth and layers of action.](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0055.jpg)
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](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0056.jpg)
Guests at the wedding enjoy the photobooth
![You've got to have good times on the dance floor.](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0057.jpg)
You’ve got to have good times on the dance floor.
![Dancing shoes.](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/University-Club-Chicago-Wedding-0058.jpg)
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