Elana & Michael’s Elegant Fall Wedding at The Four Seasons Chicago

Elana and Michael’s elegant fall wedding at The Four Seasons Chicago was one of the highlights of our 2025 season. I was so excited to see these two and capture the magic at this iconic Chicago location! We arrived at the hotel on the most beautiful, sunny fall day, with clear views of the city from their suite. The joy surrounding these two was undeniable, and I knew right away this was going to be a fantastic day. 

A Stylish Fall Celebration

Elana and Michael got ready separately that morning with their wedding parties, and the energy was high. Their emotional first look on the iconic hotel staircase was followed by a private vow exchange, and these two could not have been happier. One of my favorite details from this day was the embroidery in Elana’s veil of their sweet pup Putter! Fun fact: the embroidery was based on a drawing by Michael (awww!). 

That afternoon we explored the hotel with their wedding party, looking stylish in black tie attire. The entire group brought a polished, joyful vibe that matched the elegant setting. What’s more: the impressive ceremony setup in the grand ballroom took our breath away! Designed by Yanni Design Studio with hanging white lilies and a gorgeous floral Chuppah, I absolutely loved capturing the space.  

Four Seasons Chicago Wedding

Michael and Elana were married that evening surrounded by loved ones, lush florals, and candlelight. Elana’s brother officiated the ceremony, including blessings by family members and other Jewish traditions. Once the glass was broken, shouts of Mazel Tov filled the room! We celebrated with photos at the Mile High cocktail bar, just in time to view the colorful sunset over our city. Special thanks to Sindi and the Four Seasons team for making this happen for us! 

Their East Coast style reception allowed the celebration to continue without missing a beat. Live band Velocity kept the dance floor filled the entire night! The Newlyweds were ALL smiles, and couldn’t take their eyes off each other. I’m so glad I got to see Elana’s second look – she absolutely rocked it!

Elana and Michael: Thank you again for having us capture your incredible celebration at The Four Seasons Chicago! Wishing you all the love and happiness in Married Life!

A groom dips his bride for a kiss in an elegant hall with golden trees and marble floors at The Four Seasons Chicago
Exterior of The Four Seasons Chicago
Upward view of Four Seasons Chicago and the John Hancock Building against a clear blue sky
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Wedding invitations with white script text, jewelry, and white flowers arranged on a light surface for wedding celebration at The Four Seasons Chicago
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His and her vow books with flowers, a calla lily, and a ring box with wedding rings displayed on a white surface at The Four Seasons Chicago
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Black and white photo of bride in a wedding dress smiling at groom during their first look at The Four Seasons Chicago
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Portrait of bride and groom pose together at the stylish bar of The Four Seasons Chicago, the bride holding a white bouquet beneath a sparkling chandelier
Bride and groom laugh together at a bar in The Four Seasons Chicago, dressed in wedding attire under a modern chandelier
Bride and groom kiss in front of a bar under a large, elegant chandelier at The Four Seasons Chicago
Portrait of bride and groom standing under a floral wedding canopy with cascading white flowers at The Four Seasons Chicago
Wedding ceremony space at The Four Seasons Chicago, featuring white flowers, candles, and black chairs facing a floral arch
Detail photo of floral arch covered in white flowers, including orchids and roses for wedding ceremony at The Four Seasons Chicago
Two tall vases with white calla lilies on white pedestals in wedding reception space at The Four Seasons Chicago
Escort card table at The Four Seasons Chicago, adorned with black place cards, white flowers in vases, and lit candles in glass holders
White calla lilies and floating candles arranged on a table with place cards for wedding reception at The Four Seasons Chicago
Black place cards with white script arranged on a table at The Four Seasons Chicago, with flowers and candles in the background
A woman in a black dress plays violin while walking down an aisle during wedding ceremony at The Four Seasons Chicago
Groomsman in a black tuxedo smiles while walking down the aisle at a formal indoor event at The Four Seasons Chicago
Groom in a tuxedo walks arm-in-arm with his mother in a black dress down the aisle during wedding ceremony at The Four Seasons Chicago
A bride walks down the aisle at The Four Seasons Chicago, surrounded by guests , toward a floral arch during her wedding ceremony
A groom smiles as his bride, in a veil, is walked down the aisle during their Four Seasons Chicago wedding ceremony
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Bride smiles as groom hugs her mother during wedding ceremony at The Four Seasons Chicago, guests watching in the background
A groom hugs bride's father during wedding ceremony at The Four Seasons Chicago as guests look on
A bride and groom hold hands and smile during a wedding ceremony at The Four Seasons Chicago, standing beneath a floral arch
Guests in formal attire seated at a wedding ceremony at The Four Seasons Chicago
Wedding guests dressed formally sit and smile, watching the ceremony at The Four Seasons Chicago
bride and groom's mothers in black dresses stand by a microphone at The Four Seasons Chicago
Groom places ring on bride's finger during their wedding ceremony with an officiant standing behind them at The Four Seasons Chicago
Bride and groom kiss in thei aisle after their wedding ceremony at The Four Seasons Chicago, surrounded by applauding guests
Black and white photo of bride and groom walking down the aisle, smiling, as guests cheer and applaud during their wedding ceremony at The Four Seasons Chicago
Black and white photo of bride and groom holding hands and smiling as they walk down the aisle after their Four Seasons Chicago wedding ceremony
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Plate of bite-sized appetizers garnished with an orchid, alongside black napkins for Four Seasons Chicago wedding reception
A tray of mini sliders with toothpicks, for wedding reception at The Four Seasons Chicago
A plate of assorted roasted vegetables, for wedding reception at The Four Seasons Chicago
Silhouette of newlywed couple facing each other by a window at sunset with downtown buildings outside, at The Four Seasons Chicago
Black and white portrait of bride and groom sit on a couch in front of a large window with a city view at The Four Seasons Chicago, dressed in formal attire
Black and white photo of groom kissing his bride on the head as they sit together, smiling, in front of a cityscape window at The Four Seasons Chicago
Bride and groom holding hands, smiling at each other, standing in front of a glowing, mirror backdrop at The Four Seasons Chicago
Bride and groom sit together on a couch by a large window at The Four Seasons Chicago, with city buildings in the background
Bride in a white gown and groom in a black tuxedo smile at each other in an gold-lit room at The Four Seasons Chicago
Bride and groom kiss on a window seat at sunset at The Four Seasons Chicago, with their reflection visible in a nearby mirror
Round guest table with white linens, floral centerpieces, and tall candle holders for wedding reception at The Four Seasons Chicago
Guest table set with white linens, glassware, candles, and white floral centerpieces creates a sophisticated atmosphere for wedding reception at The Four Seasons Chicago
Place setting for wedding reception at The Four Seasons Chicago, featuring a printed menu on a white plate
Guest table setting at The Four Seasons Chicago, featuring white flowers, tall glass candle holders, and neatly arranged dinnerware
Guests dressed formally dancing and celebrating on a black dance floor during wedding reception at The Four Seasons Chicago
A man and woman in formal attire sing on stage with a live band behind them at The Four Seasons Chicago wedding reception
Woman smiling and holding a young girl in a dress at The Four Seasons Chicago wedding reception, with people dancing in the background
A band performs on stage under white floral decorations at The Four Seasons Chicago, with two women and one man singing energetically
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A bride and groom dance at their wedding reception at The Four Seasons Chicago, surrounded by smiling guests and a band
Bride and groom share their first dance in a ballroom of The Four Seasons Chicago as guests watch and smile
A large group of guests dance and celebrate together in the wedding reception space at The Four Seasons Chicago
Bride's grandmother with a walker speaks into a mic before slicing the ceremonial challah bread during weding reception at The Four Seasons Chicago
A woman in a black dress gives a speech with a band behind her during wedding reception at The Four Seasons Chicago
Wedding reception space at The Four Seasons Chicago with guests dining and dancing, featuring white floral centerpieces
Guest in a black dress smiles while giving speech at The Four Seasons Chicago wedding reception
Best Man gives a speech during wedding reception at The Four Seasons Chicago, with the newlyweds in the foreground
Black and white photo of bride and groom laughing and smiling together during their wedding reception at The Four Seasons Chicago
Bride's parents speak into a microphone during The Four Seasons Chicago wedding reception
Black and white photo of bride and groom crossing a city street at night in formal wedding attire outside their wedding celebration at The Four Seasons Chicago
Black and white photo of newlywed couple in formal attire kissing on a downtown Chicago street at night
Bride and groom smiling at night on a city street, holding up hands to show their wedding rings after celebrating at The Four Seasons Chicago
Framed bar menu with drink options and custom black napkin printed with a dog illustration for Four Seasons Chicago wedding reception
Tray of six espresso martinis in elegant cocktail glasses for Four Seasons Chicago wedding reception
Four white popsicles in glasses on a silver tray, each with a wooden stick, for wedding reception at The Four Seasons Chicago
Bride and groom dance with family and friends in a lively circle at a wedding reception at The Four Seasons Chicago
A bride and groom are lifted on chairs by guests during the hora as part of their wedding reception at The Four Seasons Chicago
Groom and friend dance together, surrounded by cheering guests in formal attire at wedding reception at The Four Seasons Chicago
Groom and bride dance at their wedding reception at The Four Seasons Chicago, surrounded by other guests on the dance floor
Creative black and white photo of guests dancing at wedding reception in The Four Seasons Chicago, with light trails and blurred motion
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Glass jars filled with colorful gummy candies and chocolate balls for wedding reception at The Four Seasons Chicago
Mini chocolate cakes topped with raspberries, displayed on glass plates with candlelit black stands for wedding reception at The Four Seasons Chicago
Several small cheesecake slices with caramel swirls on square white plates, displayed on a glass shelf for wedding reception at The Four Seasons Chicago
Happy newlywed couple poses together on dance floor during wedding reception at The Four Seasons Chicago, surrounded by other guests
Black and white photo of bride's heels, bouquet, candles, and jewelry arranged on a table at The Four Seasons Chicago
Bride's shoes, veil, and bouquet on a table with candles, desserts and custom napkins for Four Seasons Chicago wedding celebration

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