Kelsey & Dale had a memorable wedding ceremony & reception at the Chicago Firehouse venue on the North West Side of the city on W. Rosemont Avenue. Their wedding ceremony took place outside on the side patio which had tons of gorgeous foliage including some lush green leaf vines covering a large area on the side of the building. This was the first time that I had shot a Firehouse Chicago wedding, and it was truly a delight finally getting to take photographs in and around it!

The Firehouse is pretty much what is what it is called, it is a reclaimed old Chicago Firehouse but was rehabbed after it moved. It has a very modern and relaxed feel. I thought it was the perfect space for an intimate wedding. Kelsey & Dale’s reception took place inside of the Firehouse and for dinner they treated (me!) and their guests to some wood fired pizza from Nomad Pizza. Nomad set up outside, near the front of the Firehouse and brought with them a wood fire oven where they cooked some excellent pizza!

In addition to the lovely backdrop of the Firehouse, there were a lot of cute details, like Kelsey’s mom custom sewed her dress, and the family helped with the flower bouquets and arrangements! Check out the photos from Kelsey & Dale’s Firehouse Chicago wedding below.

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Steph & Dave held their wedding reception at  Michelle’s Ballroom in Chicago. From start to finish, their Chicago wedding was filled with tons of smiles & laughs. The ceremony began at the Humboldt Park Boathouse, also in Chicago, and then we all preceded to Michelle’s Ballroom in Avondale to begin the toasts & wedding festivities. Once everyone arrived at the ballroom, the entire room was filled with happy chatter & exuberance. Everything from the heart-warming toasts to the first signs of dancing made this wedding memorable. Browse through the photos below to see for yourself!

I was very glad to be a part of Steph & Dave’s very special at at Michelle’s Ballroom in Chicago. Nothing makes me more happy than seeing so much happiness in everyone! For any questions or comments please feel free to reach out here. To view more photos from Chicago weddings taken by Poe Photography please view my wedding photography gallery or explore more posts on my wedding photography blog.

Carolina & Amit had their wedding at the Cheney Mansion in Oak Park, Illinois. The classic feel was a perfect place for them to get married. Their Cheney Mansion wedding day began with hair & makeup being done for Carolina & the bridal party in one of the upstairs suites. The lighting in the room was gorgeous and naturally brightened the area. During the bridal party getting ready, there were tons of smiles filling their Cheney Mansion wedding.

As the hour inched closer to the time for the ceremony, Carolina got ready and got into her dress with the help of her mom and friends. The Cheney Mansion wedding ceremony was set to start at this gorgeous green house in the garden area. The grooms party waited downstairs in the sun room while waiting to make their way into the green house. Then following them were the bridal party and finally their Oak Park wedding ceremony began!

There were a lot of traditional details that went along with Carolina’s attire, including some diamond accessories that get placed on your hands. There were also colored bangles that were given to each lady in the wedding party. These traditional touches brought out a lot of warmth and color. After Carolina was ready, the Cheney Mansion wedding was ready to be begin!

After the Cheney Mansion wedding ceremony we took some family and group photos around the garden area. The weather was a bit chilly, but the whole wedding party braved the cold very well! There were many gorgeous photos full of warm smiles. Everyone seemed to exude happiness. This made the cold weather seem to dissolve for a bit.

I was so happy to be a part of Carolina & Amits very special Cheney Mansion wedding in Oak Park, Illinois! I hope you enjoyed the photos from their wedding series too! To view more wedding photos by Poe Photography please visit the Blog page or the Chicago wedding photography gallery. For any questions or thoughts, you may leave a comment below. If you would like to contact me for any additional questions or to book your own wedding photography consultation please use the following form to do so.

Meg & Johnny had an intimate wedding at the Everest Restaurant in Chicago. Everest Restaurant was such a perfect spot for the two to exchange their vows among their closest family members. Both the wedding ceremony and the wedding reception took place that this world renowned restaurant. Prior to their wedding beginning at Everest, we met first at the Blackstone Hotel where we took the initial family photos. After that, we all  headed towards Michigan Avenue to the Presidents Court and the surrounding gardens to take some more.

It was truly a pleasure photographing Meg & Jonny’s wedding at the Everest Restaurant in Chicago and beyond. I had never been there prior to this, so I was very excited to photograph their wedding! I was also glad to be able to follow the bride and groom around for some downtown Chicago wedding photos. The wedding photos taken at the Grant Park Spirit of Music Garden and the Court of the President’s was at request of Meg. I think they were prefect spots to take the family photos! Capturing everyone’s laughs and smiles couldn’t have been more rewarding! Check out some more of the wedding photos that were taken below from the ones in Downtown Chicago & Grant Park to the Everest Restaurant.

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Jade & Doug had a Lincoln Park Conservatory wedding in Chicago! Their wedding was in late July with warm and bright tones. The bridal party wore yellow with pink, white & yellow bouquets. The overall feel was very warm! A lot of family members & friends came in from out of town bringing a lot of freshness and excitement to the day. Prior to the wedding ceremony, I took some photos of Jade & Doug together around the Lincoln Park Zoo, then we headed back to the conservatory to take some family photos against the campus that overlooks some of Chicago’s iconic buildings & skyline.

It was truly a pleasure being part a of Jade & Dougs Lincoln Park Conservatory wedding! Walking around the different rooms and seeing all the different plants is always a treat & it was especially exciting seeing the space transform into a wedding ceremony & reception area. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Below are some more photos from their Lincoln Park  Conservatory wedding so you can share some of the experience too.

Violinists began playing as guests started making their way into the conservatory. There was quite a bit of rain, and since the conservatory is an older historic building there was a lot of leaking internally. We waited for the rain to quell so that there would be a dry ceremony. Guests enjoyed light refreshments & cocktails and chatted. I took candid shots of the guests hiding beneath yellow umbrellas,, everyone talked as if there was no rain at all & enjoyed the company of everyone surrounding them. Wait staff began heading to the ceremony space to begin drying off tables & set up decor, the room looked stunning dressed up in yellow roses and vintage styled table numbers.

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Nichelle & Brian had their wedding at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago! Although from out of state, they thought that the Lincoln Park Zoo would be the perfect medium for all their friends and family to meet, since it’s right in the heart of the U.S.! Due to Nichelle working towards a graduates degree in primate studies they chose their wedding reception to take place at the Ape Room within the Regenstein Center for African Apes at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Part of the proceeds to event bookings at the Regenstein Center for African Apes go towards ape research. The Ape room set the perfect back drop for Nichelle & Brian’s very fun, relaxed & laid back wedding! There were even apes that sat out to watch as guests became piling into the room where they live. It was truly an amazing sight watching them watch us! Below are some of the photos from their Lincoln Park Zoo wedding.

Nichelle also customized many things at the wedding, some examples you will see are the boutonnieres which were made out of old worn out books, she also customized her wedding bouquet to include photos of beloved family members that could not attend the wedding. The personal touches & the incorporation of their personalities made the day that much more intimate & it was truly a pleasure to photograph! We were very happy to be a part of Nichelle & Brain’s wedding.

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Ryan & Dory held their wedding ceremony & reception at Room 1520 in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. The space was very modern, set in a loft setting, common to many of the newly rehabbed spaces in the West Loop. Their Room 1520 wedding was a gorgeous space to exchange their vows & dance the night away. There was also a roof top and many hidden nooks that served as a perfect backdrop for their wedding photos.

We took a party bus around Chicago and began taking some photos with the bridal party. Our first stop for the wedding party photos was the Chicago Lakefront. It was a very windy day so there were was a lot of hair flying about, but there was definitely a nice breeze that made for some fun photos! After that we headed towards the Chicago Financial District for some more photos! These were a bit tricky, since there tends to be quite a bit of traffic but we managed to stop a few cars for some lovely shots featuring the iconic LaSalle Street.

The next stop we took was Chicago’s Union Station where the final batch of wedding party photos, as well as single shots of Ryan & Dory. We also met up with the immediate & extended family to include them on some of the Chicago wedding photography shots at the various landmarks.

After we made our rounds across the various landmarks we made our way towards Chicago’s West Loop to get ready for the wedding ceremony at Room 1520! As soon as we got there the wedding party helped Dory with the final touches on her wedding gown, they also made sure to put her in her stunning veil. There was a lot of fun and modern decor at the loft, the urban setting came together really well making for some very unique shots. I love the photo of everyone hanging out before the ceremony, everyone was so relaxed and was just enjoying their time before Ryan & Dory’s Room 1520 wedding!

The wedding ceremony was beginning guests arrived and made their way to their seats. The wedding theme colors were showcased with flower petals down the aisle bordering the walkway with pretty floating accent candles. Dory & Ryan exchanged their vows in the ceremony space in the loft and the reception preceded in the same room as guests got to enjoy horderves during cocktail hour.

While the ceremony space at Room 1520 was being transformed into reception space, we snuk away to take some photos of the newly weds!  Shortly after the couple made their entrance at the reception, ate cake, danced the night away & exchanged many hugs and smiles with the guests!

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Sandy & David’s Chicago wedding ceremony took place at the Glessner House Museum. Their Glessner House wedding was the perfect canvass for their intimate summer wedding ceremony in the city, with their friends and family. Their wedding day, from start to finish, was very relaxed and full of joy. I was so glad to be the wedding photographer on their very special day! Scroll down to view the photos from their Glessner House wedding ceremony!

Sandy worked on perfecting her vows before the momentous occasion, right in one of the bridal rooms at the Glessner House. She also created many of the adorable details for her wedding day, including the wedding party’s boutonnieres, the bouquets, the ceremony details, even the flower girls crown featured below! The gentleman also came with unique cuff links, the groom with a fun Cthulhu one! The wedding details were perfectly suited & really showcased the couples personalities!

After the wedding speeches, Sandy had a special ceremony where everyone at the wedding touched an adorned custom piece she made to wish good luck to the bride & groom. Then they moved on to sealing their marriage with their vows & a pinky promise!

The family & wedding party photos were taken around the Glessner House Museum in the garden. The warm summer day was perfect for the shots & the garden provided a unique backdrop for the various photos.

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