Festive Chicago Wedding at City View Loft – Ellen & Sean

In December, I had the pleasure of wrapping our 2023 season with Ellen and Sean’s wedding at City View Loft! These two got engaged last February, and spent most of last year planning the most festive, romantic, and joyful celebration. I absolutely loved that every detail had a unique and personal touch! Their wedding day was truly a representation of their love for each other, as well as the most important people in their lives.

Downtown Chicago Wedding Photos

Ellen and Sean both got ready at the Springhill Suites in River North, and after their first look on Hubbard they were ALL smiles! We soon departed for a city tour with the wedding party to some of my favorite downtown Chicago locations. The holiday lights (and Sean’s custom suit!) made for the most festive December wedding photos! Finally, it was time to head to the venue so these two could make it official 🙂

City View Loft Wedding

Later that evening, Ellen and Sean were wed in the downstairs loft space known as Kitchen Chicago. A dear friend officiated the ceremony, which included the traditional Irish ring warming! Once the knot was tied, guests enjoyed delicious food, cocktails, and the Newlyweds’ favorite board games. One of my favorite details were the custom puzzle pieces on each dinner table, which formed a handwritten love letter to their loved ones. Such a creative and personal touch… these two thought of everything! I’m lucky they agreed to brave the (mild) December weather for a few romantic night photos before we said goodbye!

Ellen and Sean: Thank you again for having us last year! Your wedding day was a dream to be part of, wishing you all the happiness in the world.

Romantic photo of bride and groom in LaSalle street downtown Chicago before their winter City View Loft wedding
Black and white photo of downtown Chicago from hotel room window
Invitation, Save the Date card, wedding rings and jewelry for City View Loft wedding
Detail photo of wedding rings on invitation card with florals for City View Loft winter wedding in Chicago
Creative photo of invitation and wedding rings for winter wedding at City View Loft in Chicago
Black and white photo of bride's dress for City View Loft winter wedding
Creative black and white photo of bride's dress for winter wedding at City View Loft
Detail photo of bride's jewelry for City View Loft winter wedding in Chicago
Rings, jewelry and rose petals for Chicago City View Loft winter wedding
Bride's dried floral bouquet, purse, and jewelry in hotel room before City View Loft winter wedding in Chicago
Groom's shoes, tie, sunglasses, boutonnière and custom bottle opener in hotel room before City View Loft winter wedding
Custom block game in chest on table in groom's hotel room before City View Loft winter wedding
Custom date stitching in groom's suit jacket lining for City View Loft winter wedding
Groom looks in mirror while putting on tie before City View Loft winter wedding in Chicago
Black and white photo of Best Man helping groom get ready in hotel room before winter wedding at City View Loft in Chicago
Creative photo of groom looking out window at downtown Chicago before City View Loft wedding
Portrait of groom in custom red suit before his City View Loft winter wedding in Chicago
Groom's boutonniere before his winter wedding at City View Loft
Bride's mother helps bride with her dress before her City View Loft winter wedding in Chicago
Bride's mother fastens pearl necklace before winter wedding at City View Loft in Chicago
Bride puts on earrings before her City View Loft winter wedding in Chicago
Bride touches groom on shoulder during their first look in downtown Chicago before winter wedding at City View Loft
Bride approaches groom during their downtown Chicago first look before City View Loft winter wedding
Groom in red suit sees bride for the first time before their City View Loft winter wedding in Chicago
Bride and groom hold hands during their first look before City View Loft winter wedding
Bride and groom kiss in River North neighborhood before their winter wedding at City View Loft in Chicago
Romantic photo of bride and groom in downtown Chicago before their City View Loft winter wedding
Portrait of wedding party near Wrigley building in downtown Chicago before winter wedding at City View Loft
Candid photo of wedding party in downtown Chicago before City View Loft winter wedding
Portrait of bride and groom near Wrigley Building with dress flowing in the wind before Chicago winter wedding
Romantic photo of bride and groom in custom red suit near Wrigley Building in downtown Chicago
Wedding party stands on LaSalle Street Bridge in downtown Chicago before City View Loft wedding ceremony
Bride and groom kiss on LaSalle Street Bridge in downtown Chicago before their City View Loft wedding
Romantic photo of bride and groom on LaSalle Street Bridge in downtown Chicago before City View Loft wedding ceremony
Candid photo of bride and groom in custom red suit on LaSalle Street Bridge before their City View Loft wedding
Romantic photo of bride and groom standing on LaSalle Street Bridge before their City View Loft winter wedding
Portrait of bride and groom in custom red suit on LaSalle Street Bridge
Portrait of wedding party standing in the street outside the Chicago Board of Trade Building
Bride and groom kiss in the street in downtown Chicago before winter wedding at City View Loft
Creative black and white photo of bride and groom leading their wedding party down LaSalle Street in front of Chicago Board of Trade Building
Fun portrait of wedding party and friends near Chicago Board of Trade Building
Bride and bridesmaids stand in front of golden door in downtown Chicago before City View Loft winter wedding
Groom and groomsmen stand in front of golden door in downtown Chicago before City View Loft wedding
Portrait of groom in custom red suit and groomsmen in downtown Chicago before wedding at City View Loft
Candid photo of bride and bridesmaids in front of golden door in downtown Chicago
Portrait of groom in custom red suit standing near golden door in downtown Chicago
Bride holds her bouquet near golden door in downtown Chicago
Portrait of happy bride and groom standing on LaSalle Street in downtown Chicago before their City View Loft winter wedding
Black and white photo of entrance to City View Loft Chicago
Black and white photo of Leavittown Lofts building exterior including City View Loft Chicago wedding venue
Kitchen Chicago wedding ceremony space with hanging chandeliers at City View Loft
Detail photo of dried florals and eucalyptus on ceremony arch at City View Loft winter wedding
Welcome sign for City View Loft winter wedding
Memory table with framed photographs for winter wedding at City View Loft Chicago
Custom game-themed guest book for winter wedding at City View Loft Chicago
Black and white photo of bride watching guests from balcony before City View Loft wedding ceremony in Chicago
Groom in custom red suit walks down the aisle with his mother during City View Loft wedding ceremony
Flower boy walks down the aisle during City View Loft wedding ceremony
Flower girl walks down the aisle during City View Loft wedding ceremony
Groom greets flower girl during City View Loft Chicago wedding ceremony
Black and white photo of groom waiting for bride before their City View Loft wedding ceremony
Black and white photo of bride descending staircase before City View Loft winter wedding ceremony
View from balcony of bride and parents entering City View Loft wedding ceremony with guests watching from chairs
Bride and parents walk down the aisle during City View Loft Chicago winter wedding ceremony
Bride hugs mother during winter wedding ceremony at City View Loft Chicago
Bride and groom look at their guests during winter wedding ceremony at City View Loft Chicago
Bride and groom exchange rings under wooden arch during City View Loft wedding ceremony
Groom places ring on bride's hand during City View Loft Chicago wedding ceremony
Bride places ring on groom's finger during winter wedding ceremony at City View Loft Chicago
Bride and groom kiss under wooden arch at winter City View Loft wedding ceremony in Chicago
Candid black and white photo of newlyweds exiting their winter wedding ceremony at City View Loft Chicago
View from balcony of guests mingling during cocktail hour at City View Loft wedding reception
Signature cocktail sign for Chicago winter wedding reception at City View Loft
Plate of appetizers served at City View Loft Chicago winter wedding reception
Appetizer tray for winter wedding reception at City View Loft Chicago
Board and card games on table for alternative guest entertainment at City View Loft wedding reception
Guests play board game during winter wedding reception at City View Loft Chicago
Black and white photo of newlyweds entering cocktail hour from staircase during their City View Loft wedding reception in Chicago
Bride speaks to guests during cocktail hour at City View Loft Chicago winter wedding reception
Bride and groom mingle with guests during cocktail hour at their City View Loft Chicago wedding reception
Black and white photo of happy guests at City View Loft Chicago winter wedding reception
Guest table in timber loft space for festive winter wedding reception at City View Loft Chicago
Menu card on table for winter wedding reception at City View Loft Chicago
Table centerpiece and number card with custom puzzle pieces for City View Loft Chicago wedding reception
Detail photo of evergreen table centerpiece, candles, and puzzle pieces on table for Chicago winter wedding reception at City View Loft
Head table centerpiece with custom decor and dried florals for City View Loft wedding reception in Chicago
Head table place settings for City View Loft Chicago winter wedding reception
Table centerpiece with evergreen florals, gold candles and custom puzzle pieces for winter wedding reception at City View Loft Chicago
Custom table number card, centerpiece and candles for wedding reception at City View Loft Chicago
Detail photo of menu card and custom puzzle pieces for Chicago winter wedding reception at City View Loft
Escort card table for winter wedding reception at City View Loft Chicago
Escort cards on table for City View Loft wedding reception
Detail photo of escort cards for City View Loft winter wedding reception
Downtown Chicago as seen from City View Loft wedding venue
Newlyweds during first dance at their City View Loft wedding reception in Chicago
Bride and groom share their first dance during their winter wedding reception at City View Loft Chicago
Black and white photo of bride and groom dancing during City View Loft wedding reception
Black and white photo of newlyweds during first dance at their City View Loft wedding reception in Chicago
Groom in custom red suit gives welcome speech during City View Loft wedding reception
Guests listen to speech while sitting at table during City View Loft wedding reception
Guest gives speech during City View Loft winter wedding reception in Chicago
Best Man gives speech during winter wedding reception at City View Loft Chicago
Black and white photo of newlyweds listening to speech at head table during their City View Loft wedding reception
Black and white photo of father of the bride giving speech during winter wedding reception at City View Loft Chicago
Dessert table for City View Loft Chicago winter wedding reception
Trays of desserts for winter wedding reception at City View Loft Chicago
Detail photo of plated desserts for winter wedding reception at City View Loft Chicago
Detail photo of chocolate desserts for City View Loft Chicago winter wedding reception
Tray of desserts for winter wedding reception at City View Loft Chicago
Guests during winter wedding reception at City View Loft Chicago
Black and white photo of bride and guests dancing during winter wedding reception at City View Loft Chicago
Black and white photo of guests dancing during City View Loft wedding reception
Creative photo of guests dancing during winter wedding reception at City View Loft Chicago
Creative photo of dancing guests during City View Loft Chicago winter wedding reception
Black and white photo of celebrating guests on the dance floor during City View Loft Chicago winter wedding reception
Black and white photo of guests laughing during winter wedding reception at City View Loft Chicago
Happy guest dances during City View Loft Chicago winter wedding reception
Guests party on the dance floor during winter wedding reception at City View Loft Chicago
Black and white photo of child dancing on the dance floor during City View Loft Chicago winter wedding reception
Creative black and white photo of guests dancing during winter wedding reception at City View Loft Chicago
Guests pose while drinking coffee during City View Loft Chicago winter wedding reception
Candid night photo of newlyweds outside City View Loft Chicago
Newlyweds kiss outside City View Loft Chicago during their winter wedding reception
Night photo of newlyweds dancing in the street during their City View Loft winter wedding reception
Romantic black and white photo of newlyweds embracing in the street outside City View Loft Chicago

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