Gina + Bryan | Ovation + downtown Chicago wedding

In early July, I got to spend the day in Chicago with my good friend Ebby (of Ebby L Photography), photographing the wedding day of Gina + Bryan.

Traveling around in a trolley, we hit up some classic spots in Chicago for portraits — Chicago Board of Trade, Lyric Opera House, and downtown by the river. We tried for the Wrigley Building, but the area was PACKED so that was a bust. It was literally a perfect weather day in Chicago though, which was so nice for this awesome couple and their friends and families.

We then headed a bit west of downtown to the gorgeous Ovation wedding venue. It had skylights which is a very nice feature for us photographers! They had the main room set for the ceremony, and then during the cocktail hour the catering staff flipped it for the dinner and reception.

One last note that I can’t NOT mention… this couple had Star Wars playing on the screens for a portion of their evening, which I of course LOVED. That was a new one for me, and such a fun, personal touch!

Thanks Ebby for bringing me along for this wedding — I had such a fun day with you and this sweet, fun couple!