Eric & Erica’s Classic Chicago River Roast Wedding

Erica and Eric’s Chicago River Roast Wedding was such a blast! It was a hot, July day in the city… exactly what you hope for when planning a summer wedding. Family and friends traveled from near and far to witness their union, and believe me, the celebration did not disappoint!

The day began with Erica and Eric getting ready separately at The Westin River North. After their happy first look on the Riverwalk, these two were eager to get the party started! We toured the city with the wedding party and got to visit some iconic locations, such as Buckingham Fountain and the skyline view outside Adler Planetarium. They even had custom drink coozies for each member of the party!

River Roast Wedding

Early that evening, Eric and Erica said I Do in the Monarch Room surrounded by loved ones. Their ceremony was classic, elegant, and SO full of joy – in fact, some of my favorite ceremony photos of all time are from this day!

Once the knot was tied, guests enjoyed gorgeous weather while sipping cocktails along the Chicago River. The night continued with delicious food, dancing, and the biggest Newlywed SMILES!! Eric and Erica wanted a classic Chicago wedding, and I’d say it came together perfectly. I was even lucky enough to capture their first piggy-back ride as husband and wife 🙂

Erica and Eric: Thank you again for having me in July!! This was such a fun day to capture, wishing you both all the happiness in the world.

Vendor Team

Venue: River Roast Chicago/Hotel: The Westin River North/Bride’s dress: Madeline Gardner/Bride’s shoes: Nina/Groom’s suit: Alexandre of England/Florals: Florist and Hound Design/Hair Stylist: Joey Zaprzal, Hairchology/Makeup Artist: Angela Makeup/Invitation: XOXO Invites/Rings: Imperial Jewelry Company/DJ: O’Dea Entertainment/Caterer: River Roast/Cake: Bittersweet Pastry Shop

Want to see more Erica & Eric? Check out their spring engagement session with surprise Chicago fog!

Chicago bride and groom kiss on LaSalle Bridge outside their summer River Roast wedding
Chicago travel book and wedding program pictured at The Westin before River Roast wedding ceremony
View of downtown and Chicago River from The Westin hotel before summer River Roast wedding
Bride's dress hanging in window at The Westin before Chicago River Roast wedding ceremony
Bride's dress with custom hanger in hotel room before Chicago River Roast wedding
Custom invitation suite and wedding bands pictured before Chicago River Roast wedding
Bride and groom's wedding bands and engagement ring with florals and invitation suite at Chicago River Roast wedding
Chicago bride and bridesmaids in matching robes before summer River Roast wedding downtown
Bride's shoes and bouquet detail before summer River Roast wedding ceremony downtown Chicago
Bride and mother getting ready in hotel room before downtown Chicago River Roast wedding
Bride's sister helping button wedding dress before downtown Chicago River Roast wedding
Back of bride's dress with lace and buttons at The Westin hotel downtown Chicago
Bride getting ready at The Westin downtown Chicago before River Roast wedding
Bride putting on shoes before Chicago River Roast wedding at The Westin hotel
Groom getting ready for Chicago River Roast wedding at The Westin hotel
Groom and Best Man pinning boutonnière before Chicago River Roast wedding downtown
Close up photo of groom buttoning jacket before Chicago River Roast wedding
Best Man helps groom straighten tie before his summer River Roast wedding ceremony downtown Chicago
Bride walks up to groom on the Chicago Riverwalk before their summer River Roast wedding
Bride and groom's first look along Chicago Riverwalk before summer River Roast wedding
Happy bride and groom during their first look before Chicago River Roast wedding
Bride and groom kiss on Chicago Riverwalk before their summer River Roast wedding
Romantic photo of bride and groom on Chicago Riverwalk before their summer River Roast wedding
Bride and groom walk up stairs at their downtown Chicago River Roast wedding
Bride and groom kiss with ivy wall outside their downtown Chicago River Roast wedding
Happy bride and groom outside their summer River Roast wedding downtown Chicago
Summer wedding party with Chicago skyline at Adler Planetarium before their River Roast wedding
Wedding party walking outside Adler Planetarium before their downtown Chicago River Roast wedding ceremony
Group photo of Chicago wedding party with skyline before their summer River Roast wedding ceremony
Bride and groom kiss with custom coozies outside their Chicago River Roast wedding ceremony
Chicago wedding party at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park before River Roast wedding ceremony
Casual photo of Chicago groomsmen in blue and pink at Buckingham Fountain
Summer bridesmaids in pink and lavender at Chicago's Buckingham Fountain
Candid photo of Chicago bride and groom at Buckingham Fountain before River Roast wedding ceremony
Chicago bride and groom kiss at Buckingham Fountain before River Roast wedding ceremony
Popular Chicago wedding venue River Roast restaurant along Chicago River
Downtown Chicago River Roast wedding venue
Light pink florals and greenery with candlelight at summer River Roast wedding ceremony
Light pink summer florals and eucalyptus at Chicago River Roast wedding ceremony
Chicago couple's welcome sign to summer River Roast wedding ceremony
Bride walks down aisle with father during summer Chicago River Roast wedding ceremony
Groom and groomsmen watch bride walk down aisle during summer River Roast wedding ceremony
Bride's father hugs groom to start emotional River Roast wedding ceremony
Summer Chicago River Roast wedding ceremony in Monarch Room
Bride and groom during summer Chicago wedding ceremony at River Roast
Happy bride during summer River Roast wedding ceremony in Monarch Room
Happy groom during Chicago River Roast wedding ceremony
Groom reads vows during Chicago River Roast wedding ceremony
Chicago River Roast wedding ceremony in Monarch Room
Emotional bride laughing during summer Chicago River Roast wedding ceremony
Bride and groom exchange rings at downtown Chicago River Roast wedding ceremony
Bride and groom's first kiss at summer River Roast wedding ceremony in Chicago
Happy bride and groom walk down aisle together at their Chicago River Roast wedding ceremony
Just married bride and groom walk down aisle at their River Roast wedding ceremony
Just married bride and groom pose behind bar at Chicago River Roast wedding
Fun River Roast Chicago wedding party photo on LaSalle Bridge
Bride and groom dance on LaSalle Bridge after their Chicago River Roast wedding ceremony
Romantic photo of Chicago bride and groom at their summer River Roast wedding
Bride and groom piggy back ride at downtown Chicago River Roast wedding
Bride and groom on LaSalle Bridge outside their Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Downtown Chicago River Roast wedding venue and restaurant
Downtown Chicago River Roast wedding escort card table
Escort card detail with candlelight and florals at River Roast wedding
Candlelight and greenery detail at downtown Chicago River Roast wedding
Custom wooden ski detail on gift table for newlywed ski lovers at Chicago River Roast wedding
Bride and groom's gift table with custom ski at Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Candid photo of guests mingling along Chicago River at River Roast wedding reception
Downtown Chicago River Roast wedding venue on Chicago River
Candid photo of bride and groom greeting guests at Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Bride and groom greet guests during cocktail hour at their Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Bar options at summer River Roast wedding reception
Candid photo of bride and groom greeting guests at their summer River Roast wedding reception
Photo of reception space and four tier cake at Chicago River Roast wedding venue
Pastel floral centerpiece decor at summer River Roast wedding reception
Candlelight and floral centerpieces as summer River Roast wedding reception
Summer wedding cake with pastel florals at Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Wedding cake detail with pastel florals at summer River Roast wedding reception
Champagne flute and table decor at summer Chicago River Roast wedding
Summer head table decor at Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Bride gives piggy back ride to groom as they enter Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Chicago bride and groom enter their summer River Roast wedding reception
Happy newlyweds enter their downtown Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Bride and groom cut four tier wedding cake at their downtown River Roast wedding reception
View of Chicago skyline from balcony at downtown River Roast wedding venue
Best Man speech at head table during Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Bride and groom listen to Best Man's speech at Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Maid of Honor gives emotional speech at downtown Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Couple laughing at head table during Best Man speech at River Roast wedding in Chicago
Guests toast champagne to the bride and groom at Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Bride and groom's romantic first dance at Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Happy bride and groom dance at their summer Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Bride and groom's romantic first dance in Monarch Room at Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Bride and groom's intimate first dance during Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Mother-son and Father-daughter parent dances at Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Groom dances with mother during downtown Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Father daughter dance at Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Bride dances with guests during summer Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Guests party during destination Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Dance floor party in Monarch Room at Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Guests have fun during open dance floor at Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Guests party on open dance floor at Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Bride and guests celebrate on dance floor at Chicago River Roast wedding reception
Bride and groom kiss outside along Chicago River at their downtown River Roast wedding reception
Romantic night photo of bride and groom at night outside their Chicago River Roast wedding reception

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