Intimate West Loop Wedding at Brique Chicago – Catherine & Steven

Catherine and Steven are some of the kindest, most wonderful people you will meet. Both of them so obviously head-over-heels for each other, they made my job a breeze! I’ll admit I had been eagerly anticipating this day since our quirky engagement session last summer (Skee-Ball and Bride of Chucky dolls?? Come ON!). Their intimate West Loop wedding was a joyous celebration of their love 🙂

Some of you may recognize Catherine as the Senior Editor of alternative wedding blog Offbeat Bride! This is one of my choice resources for DIY wedding inspiration and non-traditional ideas. As you can imagine, Catherine and Steven adopted a similar mindset while planning their own wedding. Some especially unique details included Catherine’s flowy ombre skirt and Steven’s custom-designed (by himself!) wedding band.

One of my favorite things about this day was seeing it all come together. Catherine and Steven wanted a low-key affair with delicious food, personal decor, and surrounded by loved ones. Brique was the perfect location! A close friend officiated the ceremony, and – as if we’d planned it all along – the unforecasted dreary weather ended just as they were saying their I-Do’s. I don’t know who was beaming more – our newlyweds or that golden sun!

Catherine and Steven: THANK YOU again for having us in May. This was a truly unforgettable day and we could not be happier for you two! Congrats again!!

Vendor Team

Venue: Brique Chicago/Hotel: Crowne Plaza West Loop/Wedding Planner: An Event Less Ordinary/Bride’s skirt: Wardrobe by Dulcinea/Bride’s top: Anna Sui/Bride’s shoes: Sole Society, DIY/Groom’s suit: Men’s Wearhouse/Groom’s tie: Target/Florals: Leelee’s Garden/Hair & Makeup: Brooke Klay Artistry/Invitation: Minted/Bride’s rings: Madelynn Cassin Designs/Groom’s ring: Revolution Jewelry Designs/DJ: Toast & Jam/Photo Booth: Emma Mullins Photography/Caterer: Boutique Bites/Dessert: Dipsy Desserts/2nd shooter: Jake Wood

Intimate West Loop wedding photo at Brique Chicago
Bridal details and invitation for Chicago couple's West Loop wedding at Brique
Unique Chicago wedding invitation and rings
Alternative bridal shoes and ombre skirt for Chicago couple's intimate West Loop wedding
Chicago bride's earrings and details for West Loop wedding
Bride and groom's wedding ring details for West Loop wedding at Brique Chicago
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Bride and bridesmaid fastening skirt for alternative Chicago wedding
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Bride getting ready with DIY shoes for intimate West Loop wedding at Brique Chicago
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Chicago groom putting on suit jacket before West Loop wedding ceremony
Groom's mother helps pin boutonnière at Crowne Plaza West Loop hotel
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Happy bride with umbrella walking to first look during rainy West Loop wedding day
Bride and groom's first look on rainy day before West Loop wedding ceremony
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Emotional groom during first look outside Crowne Plaza hotel
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Chicago bride and groom's confetti toss with urban wall at West Loop wedding
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Chicago caterer Boutique Bites and entrance to West Loop wedding venue Brique
Ceremony space for intimate wedding at West Loop wedding venue Brique Chicago
Chicago couple's welcome sign to their West Loop wedding ceremony at Brique
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Table escort cards for West Loop wedding at Brique Chicago
Couple's menu of events at Chicago West Loop wedding
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Chicago couple's custom decor at their May West Loop wedding venue Brique
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Chicago couple's DIY and personal decor items at West Loop wedding venue Brique
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Groom's parents enter West Loop wedding ceremony at Brique Chicago
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Chicago bride in floral top entering West Loop wedding ceremony at Brique
West Loop wedding ceremony at Brique Chicago
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Bride and groom during intimate West Loop wedding at Brique Chicago
Bridesmaid reading during West Loop wedding ceremony at Brique Chicago
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Close up of bride and groom's ring exchange during intimate West Loop wedding ceremony
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Chicago newlyweds portrait with colorful tulip bed at their spring West Loop wedding
Happy Chicago newlyweds after their West Loop wedding ceremony at Brique Chicago
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Pastel floral centerpiece and candlelight at intimate West Loop wedding reception
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Romantic wedding centerpiece with pastel florals and candlelight for West Loop wedding reception
Groom's place setting and escort card at head table for West Loop wedding reception
Bride and groom's welcome speech at head table during intimate West Loop wedding reception
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Chicago bride and groom's thank you speech at head table during West Loop wedding reception
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Maid of Honor speech at head table during intimate West Loop wedding reception
Maid of Honor speech during West Loop wedding reception at Brique Chicago
Best Man's speech at head table during intimate West Loop wedding reception
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Dipsy Desserts chalkboard menu for Chicago West Loop wedding reception
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Chicago bride and groom feeding each other ice cream at unique West Loop wedding reception
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Group first dance at Chicago West Loop wedding reception
Bride and groom dance during intimate West Loop wedding reception at Brique Chicago
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Couple having fun on dance floor during intimate West Loop wedding reception
Guests dancing during intimate West Loop wedding reception at Brique Chicago
Couple's photo booth prop table with custom hashtag at Brique Chicago
Chicago couple using photo booth and props at intimate West Loop wedding reception
Chicago couple's custom hashtag for photo booth at intimate West Loop wedding reception
Bride on dance floor during Chicago wedding reception
Guests dancing during West Loop wedding reception at Brique Chicago
Candid photo of guests dancing during West Loop wedding reception
Fun dance floor photo during West Loop wedding reception at Brique Chicago
Chicago wedding photographer Emma Mullins with bride and groom at their West Loop wedding
Night photo of bride and groom on Fulton Street with construction and Chicago skyline at West Loop wedding reception
Romantic night wedding photo outside West Loop venue Brique
Bride and groom photo with twinkle lights and Harry Potter wands at unique West Loop wedding
Fun West Loop wedding photo with bride and groom as Harry Potter wizards

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