Downtown Chicago Rivers Restaurant Wedding – Amanda & Rob

Amanda and Rob’s Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding in September was a gorgeous celebration among family and friends. Their 18 month engagement gave way to a highly anticipated wedding day! From their first look at The Rookery Building to their first dance to K-Ci & JoJo, their day was one of the most fun celebrations I’ve ever been a part of.

Some of my favorite details from the day were Amanda’s wedding slippers, hand-sewn by her grandmother. Guests also sipped the “Chlo-Rita,” a signature cocktail named after their beloved pooch, Chloe! The most memorable moment of the evening, however, was an absentee Best Man speech from Rob’s brother Jim. Jim was deployed overseas and couldn’t attend, but that didn’t stop him from being heard! A perfectly executed surprise by Amanda… not one eye was dry (I have the photos to prove it!).

Amanda and Rob: Thanks again for having me capture your awesome Rivers Restaurant wedding!! All the best to you both!

Vendor Team

Venue: Rivers Restaurant/Event Planner & Florist: Amelia Cole Events/Dress: Amsale/Shoes: Jimmy Choo/Tux: The Black Tux/Invitation: Minted/DJ: Kristin from Toast & Jam/Cake: Sweet Mandy B’s/String Musicians: Moeller Music/Officiant: Jef Johnson/Tables and Linens: Classic Party Rentals

Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding ceremony on outdoor patio
Downtown Chicago JW Marriott Hotel and wedding venue
Black and gold invitation to Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding
Bride's Jimmy Choo wedding shoes on chair for Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding
Bride's custom slippers handmade by grandmother for Chicago wedding day
Bride's mother takes dress off of mirror to get ready for Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding
Photo of hands zipping bride's dress in hotel room before Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding
Bride and planner put on veil in hotel room before Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding
The Rookery building and wedding venue downtown Chicago
Gold and marble entrance to The Rookery Building downtown Chicago
Happy groom before Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding downtown
Best Man helps groom with boutonnière at The Rookery Building wedding downtown Chicago
Bride and groom's first look on staircase at The Rookery Building wedding venue downtown Chicago
Bride and groom's first look at The Rookery staircase downtown Chicago
Chicago wedding party photo at The Rookery Building downtown
Classic Chicago wedding party photo at The Rookery Building downtown
Chicago wedding party walks down stairs at The Rookery Building downtown
Chicago wedding party photo on LaSalle Street Bridge before downtown Rivers Restaurant wedding
Candid photo of wedding party walking across LaSalle Bridge before Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding
Chicago bride and groom kiss at Civic Opera Building before Rivers Restaurant wedding
Bride and bridesmaids at Chicago Civic Opera building before downtown Rivers Restaurant wedding
Chicago groom and groomsmen photo at Civic Opera building before Rivers Restaurant wedding
Chicago wedding party photo at Civic Opera building before downtown Rivers Restaurant wedding
Candid wedding party photo at Chicago Civic Opera building
View of skyline and Chicago River before downtown Rivers Restaurant wedding
Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding venue downtown
Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding ceremony site on Chicago River
Card and gift table at Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding venue
Photo booth guest book with instax cameras at Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding
Instax cameras for photo booth guest book at Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding
Sign for cigar bar at Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding reception
Cuban cigar box at Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding reception
String musicians play at beginning of Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding ceremony
Guests mingle in seats before Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding ceremony
Ceremony program for Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding
Bride's mother and grandmother enter Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding
Happy groom standing at beginning of Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding ceremony
Flower girl and ring bearer enterChicago Rivers Restaurant wedding ceremony
Flower girl enters Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding ceremony
Ring bearer with pillow enters Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding ceremony
Emotional groom as bride enters Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding ceremony
Happy bride walks down aisle with father at Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding
Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding ceremony on patio
Bride and groom listen to reader during Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding ceremony
Bride and groom listen to officiant during Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding ceremony
Unique Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding ceremony photo
Bride and groom steal a glance during Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding ceremony
Officiant speaks at outdoor ceremony during Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding
Family watches bride and groom during Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding ceremony
Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding ceremony on outdoor patio downtown
Bride and groom exchange rings during summer Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding
Bridesmaids look on during Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding ceremony
Bride and groom are pronounced married during Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding
Bride and groom's first kiss during Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding ceremony
Just married bride and groom exit their Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding ceremony
Groom's parents exit Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding ceremony
Best Man and Maid of Honor exit Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding ceremony
Wedding party exit ceremony at Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding
Bride's parents and grandmother happily exit Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding ceremony
Family photo on Madison bridge at downtown Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding
Sign to couple's custom cocktail at Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding
Custom margarita cocktail at Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding
Custom cocktail napkins at Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding
Downtown Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding reception with string lights at dusk
Reception details and floral decor at outdoor Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding
Floral decor on outdoor tables at Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding reception
White wine on table for outdoor Chicago wedding reception at Rivers Restaurant
Bride's bouquet and champagne glasses on head table at Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding
White wedding cake and burgundy floral decor at Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding
Groom high fives guests at Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding reception
Bride and groom enter their outdoor Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding reception
Best Man speech at outdoor Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding reception
Guests applaud during speeches at Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding reception
Candid photo of bride and groom laughing at head table during Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding reception
Bride and groom hold hands at head table during Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding reception
Emotional groom at head table during speech at Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding reception
Best Man gives speech at Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding reception
Maid of Honor toasts champagne with bride and groom at Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding reception
Candid photo of Chicago wedding party laughing at head table during Rivers Restaurant wedding reception
Bride and father dance during Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding reception
Groom and mother dance during Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding reception
Bride and groom's first dance at Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding
Bride and groom's first dance at Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding reception
Candid photo of bride laughing during Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding reception
Bride enjoys dance floor with guests at Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding
DJ plays dance music at Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding reception
Guests celebrate at Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding reception
Happy guests celebrate during Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding reception
Groom enjoys dance floor with guests during Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding reception
Bride and groom dip on dance floor during Chicago Rivers Restaurant wedding reception

4 Replies to “Downtown Chicago Rivers Restaurant Wedding – Amanda & Rob”

  1. These are all gorgeous! You’re seriously so talented and creative!

    1. Emma says:

      Oh my goodness! Thank you so much, Andrea!! This was such a fun day to be a part of 🙂

  2. Katy Weaver says:

    So many good detail shots and I love how clean your work looks!!

    1. Emma says:

      Thanks so much, Katy!

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