I was absolutely thrilled when Alice asked me to document her destination Chicago elopement. She and Harry planned to visit from London and get married at City Hall… without telling a soul. This is so my style – I thought. How spontaneous! How romantic! And to top it off, she was the first bride to discover me through Instagram! Of course I wanted to be a part of it.

We met in person for the first time on wedding day. Appointments are not accepted at Cook County Marriage Court, so we were prepared for anything. Luckily, the wait was not long, and we had a chance to get acquainted before their ceremony. After a few minutes with the judge, these two were officially married!!

This was Alice’s first time in Chicago, but not Harry’s. In fact, he’s a seasoned Cubs fan! Needless to say, there was quite a bit of excitement in the air (okay, for several reasons) – we even took some Newlywed photos near the fountain at Daley Plaza. Of course, the blue water was in honor of the Cubs!

I scouted a photo route based on ideas from Alice and Harry. Locations pictured include Cloud Gate, Chicago Theatre, and the Chicago Riverwalk. We even had time to break for a Chicago dog at Lillie’s on the Park! Our session concluded in Logan Square with some street art and a Just Married cocktail. Shout out to Estereo for accommodating us!

Alice and Harry – it was so wonderful meeting you both, I’m honored to have shared in your destination Chicago elopement. Can’t wait to catch up next time you’re in town!