Great Central Brewing Company Wedding Styled Shoot

A few weeks ago I met with a handful of Chicago vendors for what turned into a super fun, super-chic bridal shoot at Great Central Brewing Company. If you don’t know this place, definitely check it out! The tap room is a gorgeous, naturally-lit space with exposed brick and taps from several Chicago-area breweries. And rumor has it, they just got a shuffleboard table 🙂

We unanimously thought this would be a perfect space for our styled shoot. The idea was to embrace the brewery atmosphere while showing how it transforms into an elegant event space. We also wanted to showcase the tables and benches made of reclaimed farm wood. Steve’s Flower Market did an incredible job with the copper arch and centerpieces… and that bouquet!! Our two brides stunned in convertible dresses and jumpsuit by Jenny Yoo.

This was the first styled shoot I had a hand in designing, and I’m so excited with how it turned out! I think it’s a great representation of what a Great Central Brewing Company wedding could look like.

Vendor Team

Venue: Great Central Brewing Company/Planner: Urban Allure Events/Invitation Suite: Simply Scripted Ink/Florals: Steve’s Flower Market/Cake: ECBG Cake Studio/Dresses + Jumpsuit: Jenny Yoo/Hair: Unwana Rose/Makeup: Julia Simone/Models: Mara + Samantha

Want to see more styled shoots? Check out the following:

Alternative Warehouse 109 Styled Shoot
Door County Winery Styled Shoot

Fun photo of two brides holding hands at Great Central Brewing Company wedding styled shoot

6 Replies to “Great Central Brewing Company Wedding Styled Shoot”

  1. Nicole Fauls says:

    LOVE this look! What a fun idea for a wedding!

    1. Emma says:

      Thanks so much!! The vibe was perfect for that brewery setting.

  2. Unwana Rose says:

    Everything looks so lovely!
    Definitely a great and fun idea for a wedding.

  3. Connie says:

    Beautiful pics.

  4. Jana says:

    Thanks for posting this. I found Great Central thru searching Chicago breweries while looking for an alternative wedding venue option, stumbling upon your post, visiting in person, and now we’re getting married there this September! It’s a great space and I can’t wait to fill it with friends and family!

    1. Emma says:

      You’re welcome, Jana!! I’m so happy you found this post helpful! It is such a unique space – your wedding will be gorgeous 🙂 Feel free to get in touch if you’re in need of a photographer!

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I’m Emma (She/Her): Beer nerd, cat-whisperer, Chicago wedding photographer shooting digital and film. I’ve been helping couples relive their wedding memories since 2014, and wouldn’t have it any other way! Over the years I have found this job to be unexpectedly rewarding; the role I ultimately play in many couples’ family history is not something I take for granted.

Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, I currently reside in Chicago with my designer-turned-handyman partner and our two spunky felines. When I’m not photographing couples in love, I’m either hanging with these three, managing our West Town studio space, or traveling someplace new!

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