Elaine & Jeremy’s Chicago Wedding at South Branch Tavern & Grille
September is here, and today I’m throwing it back to one of our favorite September weddings ever. Elaine and Jeremy tied the knot at South Branch Tavern & Grille one year ago this week! We’re thrilled to have been there to capture this happy day… starting with getting ready at the J.W. Marriott and ending with a PARTY on the dance floor 🙂
When I first heard from Elaine, she described their wedding vision this way:
“The ‘theme’ is sort of fall vibes, but no pumpkin spice lattes. Earthy colors, lots of foliage, burnt sienna, deep greens, neutrals and pops of gold (I think). We are definitely not having a traditional wedding. It’s at a bar so I guess you could say we want it to feel sort of like a party.”
Spoiler alert: it felt EXACTLY like a party!! Guests were excited to celebrate these two even before the ceremony started.
South Branch Tavern & Grille Wedding
That evening, Jeremy and Elaine were married outside South Branch Tavern surrounded by their loved ones. It was one of those perfect Chicago-weather days: the kind you can never plan for, but also will never forget. Once they said I Do, the celebration was in full swing! Family and friends enjoyed delicious food, great company, and custom cocktails named after the newlyweds’ cats. But the party didn’t stop there… DJ Alli kept the dance floor alive, and if you ask me, Elaine’s reception dress stole the show. Nohemi and Trevor did an awesome job capturing the joy of this day and night!
Elaine and Jeremy: Thank you again for having us last year!! We couldn’t be happier for you two – wishing you the very best in Married Life!
Vendor Team
Venue: South Branch Tavern & Grille / Hotel: J.W. Marriott / Bride’s dress: WToo / Bride’s shoes: Badgley Mischka / Florist: Flowers for Dreams / Hair Stylist: Epoch Salon / Makeup Artist: Mariia Bedratenko / DJ: Toast & Jam / Dessert: Crumbl Cookies / Associate Photographer: Nohemi / Second Photographer: Trevor