Marissa & Noah’s Destination Wedding at Chicago History Museum

When I first met Marissa and Noah, they were planning a Chicago History Museum wedding while living in sunny Los Angeles. They were excited as any engaged couple, but also really looking forward to celebrating with family and friends! I learned about their serendipitous meeting, four-hour first date, and wedding day vision (which may or may not have included a larger-than-life sized Chicago hot dog!). Spoiler alert: the Chicago dog did not make the cut!

Marissa and Noah got ready together with their parties at iconic Hotel Lincoln down the street. Their sweet first look on the staircase was one for the books! I love that these two had a vision for photos here… particularly with the quirky stairwell. The wedding party joined shortly after, and then it was time to walk to the venue! Noah and Marissa made sure to bring California weather with them, which made for a perfect day to walk in the park 🙂

Chicago History Museum Wedding

The venue choice was an easy one: having grown up in the Chicago area, Marissa had always wanted to get married at the History Museum. In addition, most of their friends and family had never been there before! Marissa and Noah were married in an emotional ceremony surrounded by loved ones in the Morse Genius Chicago Room. After the knot was tied, the party was ON!! Guests enjoyed delicious food and drink and lots of dancing throughout the night. We even got to capture Marissa’s reception outfit before saying goodbye!

Marissa and Noah: Thank you again for having us in October!! It has been such a pleasure collaborating with you two, wishing you all the best in your future together!

Fun photo of bride and groom walking with wedding party outside their Chicago History Museum wedding
Exterior photo of Hotel Lincoln in Chicago with Abraham Lincoln mural on side of building
Exterior photo of neon sign for Hotel Lincoln in Chicago
Custom navy invitation with rings and blue Kippah for Jewish wedding ceremony at Chicago History Museum
Candid photo of groomsmen getting ready for Jewish wedding at Chicago History Museum
Groom's custom cuff links with cat's face in box at Hotel Lincoln in Chicago
Black and white photo of groom getting ready at Hotel Lincoln before Jewish wedding ceremony
Candid photo of groom getting ready at Hotel Lincoln in Chicago
Candid photo of bride taking wedding dress off hanger at Hotel Lincoln in Chicago
Black and white photo of bride looking in mirror at Hotel Lincoln before Chicago History Museum wedding
Candid photo of bride and groom in front of gallery wall during first look at Hotel Lincoln
Happy bride and groom sit in front of gallery wall during first look at Hotel Lincoln
Bride and groom kiss on staircase at Hotel Lincoln in front of quirky art wall
Fun photo of bride and groom giggling in front of art wall at Hotel Lincoln in Chicago
Candid photo of wedding party walking to Chicago History Museum wedding ceremony
Fun photo of wedding party in front of skyline before Chicago History Museum October wedding
Black and white photo of wedding party celebrating bride and groom before Chicago History Museum wedding
Creative photo of groomsmen wearing Kippot in front of skyline before fall Chicago History Museum wedding
Candid photo of happy bride and groom under flowing veil before Chicago History Museum wedding
Bride and groom kiss in front of fall foliage at Lincoln Park before Chicago History Museum wedding
Bride and groom kiss in front of skyline in Lincoln Park before fall Chicago History Museum wedding
Candid photo of bride and groom under stone archway before Chicago History Museum wedding
Creative photo of bride and groom kissing at Grant Monument in Lincoln Park with flowing veil before Chicago History Museum wedding
Romantic black and white photo of bride and groom kissing under flowing veil before Chicago History Museum wedding
Exterior photo of Chicago History Museum sign at newly built Richard M. and Shirley H Jaffee History Trail park
Wedding party in black suits and navy blue dresses stands in front of steps at Chicago History Museum
Detail photo of fall bouquets with sunflower yellow and burgundy at Chicago History Museum wedding
Black and white photo of wedding party and bride and groom kissing outside of Chicago History Museum
Custom welcome sign for Chicago History Museum wedding
Yellow florals and greenery decorate Chuppah for Chicago History Museum wedding ceremony
Ceremony space with stain glass windows and floral Chuppah at Chicago History Museum wedding
Black and white photo of bride and groom kissing on steps inside Chicago History Museum
Black and white photo of bride and groom dancing inside Chicago History Museum
Candid photo of bride and groom dancing inside Chicago History Museum before Jewish wedding ceremony
Bride and groom kiss under historic
Candid photo of bride and groom signing Ketubah before Chicago History Museum wedding ceremony
Black and white photo of smiling bride and groom after signing wedding Ketubah at Chicago History Museum
Candid photo of bride and groom during Havdalah ceremony at Chicago History Museum
Groom drinks wine during Havdalah ceremony at Chicago History Museum wedding
Black and white photo of guests during Havdalah before Chicago History Museum wedding ceremony
Rabbi lights candle during Havdalah before Chicago History Museum wedding ceremony
Black and white photo of groom watching bride walk down the aisle at their Chicago History Museum wedding ceremony
Black and white photo of bride walking down aisle with parents during Chicago History Museum wedding ceremony
Candid photo of bride and parents walking down aisle at Chicago History Museum wedding ceremony
Candid photo of bride and groom under floral Chuppah at their Chicago History Museum wedding ceremony
Black and white photo of groom and Rabbi during Chicago History Museum wedding ceremony
Black and white photo of happy bride during Chicago History Museum wedding ceremony
Candid photo of bride and groom holding Ketubah during Chicago History Museum wedding ceremony
Black and white photo of bride and groom kissing during their wedding ceremony at Chicago History Museum
Candid photo of bride and groom holding hands as they exit their wedding ceremony at Chicago History Museum
Candid photo of guests mingling during cocktail hour at Chicago History Museum wedding
Blackened chicken satay appetizers for cocktail hour at Chicago History Museum wedding
Freeform Maki appetizer plate for cocktail hour at Chicago History Museum wedding
Mini Reuben Round appetizers during cocktail hour at Chicago History Museum wedding
Asian Beef Crepe appetizer plate at Chicago History Museum wedding cocktail hour
Escort card table with fall florals for Chicago History Museum wedding reception
Detail photo of escort cards for Chicago History Museum wedding reception
Photo of Challah and wine at Chicago History Museum wedding reception
Reception table with blue and gray colored decor for Chicago History Museum wedding
Yellow and white floral cake with bride and groom's initials at Chicago History Museum wedding reception
Yellow and burgundy floral centerpieces on table for fall Chicago History Museum wedding reception
Photo of bride and groom at reception table for Chicago History Museum wedding
Photo of bride and groom with fall colored floral centerpieces at Chicago History Museum wedding reception
Yellow floral wedding cake with custom cake topper at Chicago History Museum reception
Happy bride and groom enter their wedding reception at Chicago History Museum
Candid photo of groom dancing with guests during Jewish wedding reception at Chicago History Museum
Candid photo of guests dancing the Hora at Chicago History Museum wedding reception
Black and white photo of bride and groom dancing with guests during Chicago History Museum wedding reception
Black and white photo of bride and groom during Hora dance at Chicago History Museum wedding
Bride and groom's romantic first dance in ballroom during Chicago History Museum wedding reception
Candid photo of bride and groom's first dance during Chicago History Museum wedding reception
Candid photo of mother of bride giving speech during Chicago History Museum wedding reception
Candid photo of bride and groom laughing during speeches at Chicago History Museum wedding reception
Candid photo of Maid of Honor giving speech during wedding reception at Chicago History Museum
Candid photo of Best Man giving speech at Chicago History Museum wedding reception
Candid photo of bride and groom dancing during their Chicago History Museum wedding reception
Candid photo of guests dancing on checkered dance floor during reception at Chicago History Museum
Black and white photo of guests dancing during Chicago History Museum wedding reception
Black and white photo of guests dancing during Chicago History Museum Jewish wedding
Candid photo of guests dancing during Jewish wedding reception at Chicago History Museum
Fun photo of guests dancing during Chicago History Museum Jewish wedding reception
Black and white photo of groom dancing with friends during Chicago History Museum wedding reception
Candid photo of bride and groom hugging on dance floor at their Chicago History Museum wedding
Romantic photo of bride and groom kissing outside Chicago History Museum at night

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