Alex & John’s East-Coast Style Wedding at Renaissance Chicago Downtown

It’s holiday season, and I’m feeling nostalgic for all the wonderful couples I’ve had the opportunity to work with this year. Today I am beyond excited to share Alex and John’s memorable wedding day at Renaissance Chicago Downtown! These two traveled from Washington, D.C. to get married in our fine city, a destination wedding for the majority of guests as well. After their Wisconsin engagement session last fall, I knew it was going to be an awesome day.

The day began with the grooms getting ready separately at the hotel. One of my favorite details was their identical outfits – they even honored their pup Scout in the custom lining of their suits! After their emotional first look in the Explore Room, friends joined us for a grand reveal! Shortly after, we embraced the summer rain for some epic group photos in the city. This group was a blast to hang with, and such great sports about the weather! After all, rain on your wedding day IS good luck (and allows for some super romantic photos, just saying!).

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Wedding

That evening, John and Alex tied the knot in a moody, candlelit ceremony surrounded by family and friends. Once the glass was broken, guests were more than eager to celebrate these two! Delicious food and beverage flowed throughout the evening, from cocktail hour to dessert martinis. The Gold Coast All Stars filled the dance floor during the East-Coast style reception… which, if you didn’t know, includes multiple band sets between speeches and courses. Of course, the grooms looked dapper as ever in their white tuxedos! We’re lucky we got to steal them away for a few photos with those espresso martinis 🙂

Alex and John: Thank you again for having us capture your day!! We couldn’t be happier for you two and wish you a lifetime of love and joy!

Want to see more John and Alex? Check out their gorgeous Highlight Film by Amy Lynn!

Romantic photo of two grooms under umbrella on Chicago bridge before their summer Renaissance Chicago Downtown wedding ceremony
Marina Towers in downtown Chicago
View of State Street and Wabash bridges across Chicago River from hotel room window
Creative photo of Chicago River and buildings on a rainy day seen from Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Black and white photo of Wacker Drive seen from Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Invitation suite for Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding
Wedding bands on Save the Date card for Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding
Detail photo of silver and gold wedding bands on Save the Date card for Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding
Groom's shoes, tie, watch, wallet, cufflinks, cufflink box, and fragrance with greenery
Groom's shoes showing custom date inscription on soles, with wallet, cufflinks, cufflink box, tie, and fragrance with green florals
Detail photo of cufflinks, cufflink box, and shoes
Detail photo of groom's watch with shoes, cufflinks and box, wallet, tie and greenery
Groom puts on shoes before his Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding
Happy groom shows suit jacket with custom embroidered wedding date at Renaissance Chicago
Groom puts on shoes before his Renaissance Chicago summer wedding
Groom puts on watch before his Renaissance Chicago summer wedding
Black and white photo of groom checking his tie before his Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding
Black and white photo of groom securing cufflinks before his Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding
Groom's mother helps him get ready before his Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding
Groom and his mother before his Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding
Grooms during their first look before their Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding
Grooms hug during their first look at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Groom walks toward his partner during first look at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Happy grooms during first look before their Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding
Custom embroidered lining of groom's jacket showing groom's dog
Creative silhouette photo of grooms kissing with downtown Chicago background at Renaissance Hotel
Portrait of grooms in Explore Room at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Photo of grooms kissing surrounded by their friends in Explore Room before their Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding
Portrait of grooms and their friends in front of Chicago Theatre
Black and white photo of grooms and their friends cheering in front of Chicago Theatre before summer wedding
Grooms kiss while crossing the street with their friends in front of Chicago Theatre
Grooms stand in front of Chicago Theatre in the rain before their summer wedding
Portrait of grooms standing on State Street Bridge in the rain
Grooms stand in the middle of State Street holding matching umbrellas before their Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding
Grooms walk down State Street median holding hands in the rain
Black and white photo of grooms standing under umbrella on State Street Bridge before their Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding
Black and white photo of grooms standing under umbrella with Marina Towers in the background before their Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding
Black and white photo of grooms standing face to face under umbrella on State Street Bridge
Creative portrait of grooms on State Street Bridge before their Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding
Groom kisses his partner while they stand on State Street Bridge before their Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding
Creative photo of grooms standing on staircase with dramatic lighting in Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Grand Ballroom ceremony space at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Candles in the aisle of Grand Ballroom ceremony space at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Aisle decorations in Grand Ballroom ceremony space at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Kiddush cup and mezuzahs in velvet bags on table for Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding ceremony
Guest holds program card for Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding ceremony
Black and white photo of groom and his parents entering wedding ceremony at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Groom and his parents enter Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding ceremony
Groom hugs his partner's mother during Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding ceremony
Grooms, their parents, and officiant during wedding ceremony at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Black and white photo of groom listening to his partner's vows during their wedding ceremony at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Black and white photo of groom smiling during his partner's vows at Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding ceremony
Summer wedding ceremony in Grand Ballroom at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Grooms exchange rings during their Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding ceremony
Two grooms break glasses at the end of their Jewish summer wedding ceremony at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Grooms hold hands after breaking glass at the end of their Jewish wedding ceremony at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Grooms kiss during their Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding ceremony
Grooms exit their wedding ceremony in ballroom at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Escort card table with tree centerpiece and hanging candles for Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Candle ornaments hanging from escort card table centerpiece at Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Black and white escort cards on display with hanging candles from tree at Renaissance Chicago Downtown wedding
Guests mingle during cocktail hour in Explore Room during Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Beer and drink selection for Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Guests smile during cocktail hour at Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Martinis with custom drink stirrers to honor grooms' dog at Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Black and white photo of groom laughing with guests during cocktail hour at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Groom poses for photo with guests at Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Grand Ballroom ceremony space with decorative trees for Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Wedding reception space with Italian tree decor at Renaissance Chicago Downtown hotel
Place setting with blue menu and silver linen for Renaissance Chicago Downtown wedding reception
Menu card on place setting at Renaissance Chicago Downtown wedding reception
Table centerpiece decorated with greenery at Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Three-tier wedding cake decorated with greenery at Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Guest table with candles and live Italian tree in reception space at Renaissance Chicago Downtown hotel
Romantic reception table with blue linens, candlelight and greenery in Grand Ballroom at Renaissance Chicago Downtown wedding
Dance floor full of guests during summer wedding reception at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Vocalists for wedding band Gold Coast All Stars during summer wedding reception at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Grooms dance in Grand Ballroom during their summer wedding reception at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Grooms share their first dance in Renaissance Chicago Downtown Grand Ballroom
Grooms dancing during their summer wedding reception at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Black and white photo of grooms' first dance during their wedding reception in Grand Ballroom at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Grooms singing during first dance at their Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Groom's parents give speech during Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Maid of Honor gives speech during Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Grooms laugh at sweetheart table as they listen to speech during their Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Black and white photo of happy grooms while they listen to speech during their summer wedding reception at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Grand Ballroom
Black and white photo of groom's Best Man giving speech during summer wedding reception at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Grooms laugh during speech at Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Guests laugh at speech during Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Grooms in white tuxedo jackets give speech during their summer wedding reception in Grand Ballroom of Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Groom speaks to guests on dance floor at Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Photo of grooms wearing white tuxedo jackets and matching sneakers during their summer wedding reception at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Grand Ballroom
Grooms in white tuxedo jackets feed each other cake at their Renaissance Chicago Downtown wedding reception
Dessert table for Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Cake table for summer wedding reception at Renaissance Chicago Downtown hotel
Detail photo of sliced wedding cake with description card at Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Slices of wedding cake and custom monogrammed napkins at Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Fun photo of groom dancing with mother during Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Groom and his mother dance during summer wedding reception at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Groom and mother dance at Renaissance Chicago Downtown during summer wedding reception
Groom and his mother dance in ballroom during Renaissance Chicago Downtown wedding reception
Grooms on chairs surrounded by guests during Hora dance at Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Black and white photo of grooms on chairs lifted up above their guests during the Hora at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Grooms in chairs dancing the Hora during summer wedding reception at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Groom and guests dancing during Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Black and white photo of dancing guests during summer wedding reception at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Black and white photo of groom and guests cheering on the dance floor during wedding reception at Renaissance Chicago Downtown hotel
Groom and guests cheering on dance floor during Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Groom in white tuxedo dances with guests on dance floor during summer wedding reception at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Black and white photo of groom dancing with guests during wedding reception at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Guests cheer on the dance floor during summer wedding reception at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Grooms in white tuxedo jackets toast each other with espresso martinis during their Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Portrait of grooms in white tuxedo jackets with espresso martinis during their summer wedding reception at Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Grooms in white tuxedo jackets look at each other while holding espresso martinis during their Renaissance Chicago Downtown summer wedding reception
Black and white photo of grooms in white tuxedo jackets drinking espresso martinis during their summer wedding reception at Renaissance Chicago Downtown

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