Downtown Chicago Elopement Featuring Cute Pups and Stan’s Donuts – Anne & Chris

Chris and Anne’s downtown Chicago elopement took place on the six year anniversary of the day they met. Anne’s sister officiated the ceremony, attended by immediate family only. It was important to them that their two dogs Coorah and Luka be a part of the day, from their first look to “standing” next to them at the altar! One of my favorite details were the flower crowns Anne handmade for them to complement their pearl leashes.

After the ceremony we hopped on a trolley and headed straight to the happiest place on earth Stan’s Donuts! In fact, Chris acquired a Lifetime Supply of Stan’s just by being lucky… and celebration was in order. The staff even set aside a whole box of Anne’s favorite (Raspberry Bismark) even though it wasn’t on the Monday menu! How great is that?!

When we’d finished treating ourselves, it was time for some fun newlywed portraits downtown. These two were an absolute joy to photograph (just look at them!). What’s more, we had some choice downtown portrait locations all to ourselves 🙂

Anne and Chris: I had so much fun on your elopement day! Thanks again for having me document these moments. May your future be filled with infinite happiness (and donuts, of course!). 

Vendor Team

Ceremony site: Montrose Harbor/Dress: I Do Designer Bridal Consignment/Suit: custom from Indochino/Engagement ring: family heirloom/Wedding bands: eMerakiStudio and Sterlings Silver Shop/Hair: Tigerlilie Salon/Makeup: Elizabeth Artistry

Looking for more Chicago Elopement inspiration? Check out other intimate weddings on my Blog:

Katelyn & Corbin’s Cultural Center Civil Ceremony
Liz & Jen’s Lincoln Park Elopement
Katy & Justin’s Surprise Holiday Elopement
Alice & Harry’s Destination Chicago Elopement

Bride and groom in front of Chicago Theatre after their downtown Chicago elopement
Bride and dogs walk toward groom for their first look at Montrose Harbor and Chicago elopement
Groom waits for bride for their Chicago elopement at Montrose Harbor
Bride and groom's first look with dogs at Montrose Harbor before their weekday Chicago elopement
Bride and groom's first look at Montrose Harbor before their spring Chicago elopement
Bride and groom hug at Montrose Harbor before their Chicago elopement ceremony
Bride and groom with their two dogs at Montrose Harbor for Chicago elopement
Bride and groom kiss with dogs on leash at Montrose Harbor Chicago elopement
Photo of dogs with bride and groom holding hands at spring Chicago elopement
Bride and groom walk with dogs toward their Chicago elopement site a Montrose Harbor
Bride and groom enter their Chicago elopement ceremony at Montrose Harbor
Chicago elopement ceremony with bride and groom holding dogs at Montrose Harbor
Officiant reads Chicago elopement ceremony at Montrose Harbor
Bride and groom listen to officiant at their outdoor spring Chicago elopement
Intimate Chicago elopement ceremony at Montrose Harbor
Bride and groom's Chicago elopement ceremony at Montrose Harbor with their dogs
Bride and groom exchange rings during spring Chicago elopement ceremony
Bride and groom exchange rings during Chicago elopement at Montrose Harbor
Intimate Chicago elopement ceremony at Lake Michigan
Bride and groom's first kiss during intimate Chicago elopement ceremony at Montrose Harbor
Bride and groom embrace after their intimate Chicago elopement ceremony
View of Chicago skyline from Montrose Harbor on overcast day
Group photo of family and dogs with bride and groom after their spring Chicago elopement
Chicago trolley at Montrose Harbor
Just Married sign hangs in trolley after couple's spring Chicago elopement
Bride and groom kiss in trolley after their spring Chicago elopement ceremony
Candid photo of bride with dog on trolley after spring Chicago elopement
Dog wears flower crown on trolley after spring Chicago elopement
Bride kisses dog on trolley after Chicago elopement ceremony
View of Chicago skyline from trolley headed downtown for wedding photos
Entrance to Stan's Donuts downtown after Chicago elopement ceremony
Bride and groom enter Stan's Donuts for newlywed donut after their downtown Chicago elopement
Newlyweds smile at Stan's Donuts after their downtown Chicago elopement
Box of custom donuts at couple's downtown Chicago elopement
Wedding rings on top of Raspberry Bismarck donut after couple's downtown Chicago elopement
Wedding rings and Stan's Donuts at couple's downtown Chicago elopement
Bride and groom kiss at Stan's Donuts after their downtown Chicago elopement
Bride and groom feed each other donuts after their downtown Chicago elopement
Creative wedding photo of bride and groom downtown Chicago with traffic going by
Downtown Chicago view of CTA el train
Candid photo of bride and groom walking downtown after their Chicago elopement
Black and white photo of bride and groom in front on Chicago Theatre after their downtown elopement
Bride and groom kiss in colorful alley after their intimate Chicago elopement
Candid photo of happy bride and groom after their downtown Chicago elopement
Romantic photo of bride and groom at their downtown Chicago elopement
Classic photo of happy bride and groom at their downtown Chicago elopement
Bride and groom laugh together after their downtown Chicago elopement
Classic photo of bride and groom on Chicago Riverwalk after their downtown elopement
Candid photo of happy bride and groom at their downtown Chicago elopement
Bride and groom on Chicago Riverwalk after their downtown elopement
Candid photo of bride and groom smiling downtown after their Chicago elopement
Bride and groom kiss on Chicago Riverwalk after their intimate wedding
Happy bride and groom jump with joy after their downtown Chicago elopement

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