Amanda & Marc’s Classic Chicago Athletic Association Hotel Wedding

I first heard from Amanda and Marc in the beginning stages of planning their spring Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding. They were recently engaged, and I was excited to hear all of their wedding ideas! Over the next 15 months or so, it was such a joy to see their wedding day vision come to life 🙂

The day began with Amanda and Marc getting ready separately at the hotel with their wedding parties. Every detail was on point – I especially loved the shades of blue and Marc’s penguin cuff links! After their sweet first look in the White City Ballroom, we headed across the street to Millennium Park! Their entire party braved the early spring Chicago weather as we created some epic photos in some of the city’s most iconic locations. Finally, it was time to head back to the hotel and get these two married!

Chicago Athletic Association Hotel Wedding

It’s no secret that the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel is one of our favorite venues in the city. If you’re looking for an elegant, historic setting to tie the knot in the middle of downtown Chicago, this is it! From the variety of photography spots inside the hotel (read: built-in rain plan) to the fact that it’s in a perfect location for out-of-town guests… there is nothing not to love. Seriously, this place is regularly filled with both Chicagoans and tourists alike!

Amanda and Marc tied the knot that evening surrounded by loved ones. Once the glass was broken and guests shouted Mazel Tov, it was time to celebrate!! Their East-Coast style reception had guests dining and dancing all night, complete with Jeni’s ice cream for dessert. This day was truly a joy to capture, I’m so happy to have been a part of it all!

Amanda and Marc: Thank you again for having us in April!! Wishing you the happiest Marriage and future together!

Bride and groom kiss in the White City Ballroom at their spring Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding
Invitation suite with white florals and veil for Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding
Bride's dress hangs next to spring bouquet and shoes in suite at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Detail photo of wedding bands and engagement ring on invitation for spring Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding
Detail photo of earrings hanging on white flower before Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding
Bride's spring floral bouquet and shoes on table at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Detail photo of bride's pearl beaded dress hanging with veil at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Groom's black shoes, tie and boutonnière on textured cushion at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Detail photo of groom's penguin cuff links and wedding band at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Groom's father fastens cuff links to groom's sleeves at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Groom unties shoe laces in hotel room before Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding
Happy groom sits on bench while getting ready for Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding
Black and white photo of groom checking cufflinks at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Bride's mother helps bride with dress in Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding suite
Bride puts on shoes while seated with dress train fanned across the floor at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Bride walks toward groom during first look in White City Ballroom at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Happy bride and groom during White City Ballroom first look at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Candid photo of bride and groom during first look in White City Ballroom at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding
Black and white photo of bride and groom hugging during first look at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding
Bride and groom dance in White City Ballroom during their first look at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding
Portrait of bride and groom in White City Ballroom at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Portrait of wedding party standing in front of Cloud Gate in Millennium Park
Fun black and white photo of wedding party walking in front of Cloud Gate in Millennium Park
Black and white photo of bride and groom kissing in front of Cloud Gate in Millennium Park
Portrait of Chicago wedding party with evergreen wall in Millennium Park's Lurie Garden
Portrait of groom and groomsmen with evergreen wall in Millennium Park's Lurie Garden
Portrait of happy bride and bridesmaids wearing slate blue in Millennium Park's Lurie Garden
Portrait of bride and bridesmaids in front of evergreen wall in Chicago's Lurie Garden
Romantic photo of bride and groom with greenery wall in Chicago's Millennium Park
Romantic photo of Chicago bride and groom with flowing train in Millennium Park's Lurie Garden
Portrait of bride with spring floral bouquet and fanned train in Millennium Park's Lurie Garden
Photo of happy groom with evergreen wall in Chicago's Millennium Park
Photo of bride and groom walking through Lurie Garden in Millennium Park with Chicago skyline view
Candid photo of happy bride and groom in Lurie Garden with Chicago skyline view
Happy bride and groom in Lurie Garden with Chicago skyline view and spring florals
Photo of bride and groom standing on iconic LaSalle Street Bridge downtown Chicago
Happy bride and groom cheer on LaSalle Street Bridge over Chicago River downtown
Entrance of Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Classic portrait of bride and groom on marble staircase with gold ceiling before their Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding
Photo of bride and groom kissing on marble staircase at their Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding
Classic White City Ballroom decorated for Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding ceremony
Gift and guestbook table for Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding
Guestbook and cards sign on welcome table at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding
Detail photo of ketubah on display at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding
Detail photo of spring florals on Chuppah in White City Ballroom for Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding ceremony
Detail photo of wedding ceremony florals and candles in White City Ballroom at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
View of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan from White City Ballroom in Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Detail photo of stained glass windows in White City Ballroom at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Groom and parents enter Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding ceremony
Ring bearer and bridesmaid walk down the aisle at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding ceremony
Bridesmaid and guests laugh as ring bearer enters Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding ceremony
Emotional groom watches bride enter Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding ceremony
Black and white photo of bride and her parents walking down the aisle during Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding ceremony
Bride and parents enter wedding ceremony at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel in White City Ballroom
Black and white photo of bride hugging mother during Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding ceremony
Bride and groom hold hands in White City Ballroom during Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding ceremony
Black and white photo of bride and groom holding hands during Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding ceremony
Black and white photo of groom smiling at bride during Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding ceremony
Bride and groom listen to Rabbi during Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding ceremony
Rabbi speaks during spring wedding ceremony at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Bride and groom exchange rings during Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding ceremony
Black and white photo of bride and groom in wedding shawl during Chicago Athletic Association Hotel ceremony
Black and white photo of groom stepping on glass during Chicago Athletic Association Hotel Jewish wedding ceremony
Bride and groom kiss at the end of Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding ceremony
Happy bride and groom exit their Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding ceremony
Guestbook and gift table decorated with ketubah, florals and candles at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding
Detail photo of black and gold guestbook at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding
Drink options displayed on bar at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Appetizer plate with mini grilled cheese sandwiches served at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Plate of mini lobster rolls served at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Plate of empanada appetizers served at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Guests mingle during cocktail hour in Madison Ballroom at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
White City Ballroom wedding reception space at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Escort card table at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Detail photo of escort cards at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Reception table with place settings at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Sweetheart table setting with menus and spring florals at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding
Table centerpiece with spring florals at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Table number in gold frame and floral centerpiece at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Photo of sweetheart table decorated with candles and florals at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Custom black and white menu for couple's spring wedding reception at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Photo of floral centerpiece and gold frame table number at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Custom white and gold wedding cake on table for Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Bride and groom enter their wedding reception at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Candid photo of happy bride and groom entering their Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Fun photo of bride and groom's choreographed first dance at their Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding
Bride and groom during first dance in White City Ballroom at their Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Bride and groom dance with guests during their East-Coast style Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Photo of bride and groom dancing with guests during their Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Groom's parents on the dance floor at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Live band Arlen Music playing at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Detail photo of Challah bread on table at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Groom's parents speaking at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Black and white photo of bride and groom listening to parent's speech at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Guests listening to speech at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Bride's parents give speech during Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Photo of bride and groom listening to Best Man's speech at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Maid of Honor gives speech at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Bride and groom raise wine glasses during speech at their Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Bride and groom cut three-tier wedding cake at their Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Bride and groom kiss after cutting their cake at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Portrait of bride and groom with their wedding cake at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel reception
Bride and groom thank guests at their Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Dessert table with slices of cake and Jeni's ice cream served at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Newlyweds get lifted in chairs by their guests during Hora dance at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Black and white photo of guests cheering during the Hora at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Newlyweds dance the Hora with guests during their Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Happy guests cheer during Hora dance at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Candid photo of newlyweds and guests dancing during Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Black and white photo of bride and groom dancing surrounded by guests at their Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Fun photo of bride and groom dancing with guests during Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Newlyweds dance surrounded by happy guests during Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Photo of guest favors table with lottery tickets and Cowtail candies at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Detail photo of jar of Cowtails candies
Photo of favors table sign in gold frame at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Night photo of bride and groom dancing on Michigan Avenue during their Chicago Athletic Association Hotel wedding reception
Fun photo of bride and groom dancing in front of Chicago Athletic Association Hotel on Michigan Avenue
Black and white photo of bride and groom's hands showing their wedding rings
Candid photo of happy newlyweds at night on Michigan Avenue in front of Chicago Athletic Association Hotel

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