Classic Chicago Wedding at The Library at 190 – Miya & Dylan

Summer 2024 has been one of our busiest seasons to date, and somehow it’s already the end of August! During these last days of summer I can’t help but look back on the year we’ve had so far, and all the happy memories we’ve had the privilege to capture. Today I’m excited to feature Miya and Dylan’s June wedding at The Library at 190 S. LaSalle! Seriously, I had been looking forward to this day even before their awesome summer engagement session from last year… This was also the first wedding we captured in black and white film (aka my first love). See if you can spot the film photos in the post!

Miya and Dylan got ready separately that morning along with their wedding parties. Both of them already in smiles before their first look, I knew it was going to be the best day! After their private vow exchange on LaSalle Street, it was time to get the party started 🙂

Millennium Park Wedding Photos

We made our way to Millennium Park with the wedding party, accidentally attending the Chicago Blues Festival during our stroll! I’m so happy the Lurie Garden was available when we arrived – this is one of my favorite Chicago photo locations, especially lush in the summertime. Miya and Dylan’s crew was a blast to spend the afternoon with! We were lucky enough to stop at a couple other iconic downtown locations before heading back to the venue.

Please note: If you’re looking to take your own wedding photos in Millennium Park, you will need to obtain a photography permit ahead of time! More information can be found here. The park hosts all kinds of events during the summer – I definitely recommend checking the Millennium Park Calendar to make sure the locations you’re hoping for will be accessible and available on your date. 

The Library at 190 S. LaSalle Wedding

That evening, Miya and Dylan were married at The Library at 190 S. LaSalle surrounded by family, friends, and stacks of books! This unique venue has quickly become one of our favorites, with a variety of picturesque photo locations (and that VIEW!). Once the knot was tied, guests were ready to celebrate with the newlyweds. In addition to a jam-packed dance floor, Miya and Dylan made sure to stock the library with plenty of board games for their guests to enjoy! A few notable games include Operation, Jenga, Connect Four, Yahtzee, and Mancala. Of course, we couldn’t say goodbye without a night photo on LaSalle and a bottle of bubbly!

Miya and Dylan: Thank you again for having us this year!! We had so much fun at your wedding and couldn’t be happier for you two. Cheers to the best in Married Life!!!

Vendor Team

Venue: The Library at 190 S. LaSalle / Hotel: Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago / Planner: Sarah Kathleen Events / Bride’s dress: Jenny Yoo / Bride’s shoes: Aldo / Groom’s suit: The Black Tux / Hair Stylist: Megumi Nakama Salon / Makeup Artist: The Bridal Beauty Team / Stationery: DIY / Bride’s rings: Merry Richards Jewelers / Groom’s ring: Brilliant Earth / DJ: Green Line Talent / Caterer: Maison Cuisine / Cake: Sweet Mandy B’s / Photo Booth: EMP / Second Photographer: Alexis

Romantic photo of bride and groom with stacks of books at downtown Chicago Library wedding at 190 S. LaSalle
A white wedding dress and pink bridesmaid dresses hanging on a rack
Wedding invitation suite with
Close-up of three gold rings beside initials
Bride's shoes, jewelry, vow book, and perfume on a veil with white flowers nearby
Black suit jacket on a hanger with a red bow tie draped over the right shoulder, against a beige wall
Groom's vow book, gold wedding ring, and white rose on a textured red background
Black polished shoes, a maroon bow tie, cufflinks, and a vow book are elegantly displayed on the red-textured surface
Save the date card for wedding at The Library at 190 with black and white cityscape photo under elegant flowers
Bride's shoes with pearl embellishments, a bouquet of white flowers, and rings on a sheer fabric adorned with pearls
Groom adjusts his tie while smiling while getting ready before his wedding at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
Groom in a dark suit and red bow tie adjusts his sleeves while getting ready
Black and white photo of groom in a tuxedo adjusting his cufflinks, before The Library at 190 wedding
Bride in a white dress sits on a red chair, while a woman in a pink dress kneels beside her
Bridesmaid helps button up another bride's white wedding gown
Black and white photo of woman helping style the bride's hair while they stand by a window
Bride walks towards groom during their downtown Chicago first look
Bride approaches groom during first look before their wedding at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
A bride and groom share a joyful moment outdoors at The Library at 190. The bride is in an off-shoulder white dress, and the groom is in a black suit.
A bride and groom hold hands facing each other, smiling in front of the decorative blue wave-patterned backdrop at The Library at 190.
A couple stands facing each other during a wedding ceremony at The Library at 190; the groom reads from a book while the bride listens.
A bride and groom exchange vows during their wedding ceremony at The Library at 190, standing in front of a textured wall.
A newlywed couple poses joyfully outside The Library at 190, the bride in a white dress holding a bouquet, the groom in a black suit.
Wedding party strolls through Lurie Garden with downtown Chicago in the background
Bride in a white dress and five bridesmaids in pink dresses pose with bouquets in Lurie Garden
Seven men in black suits and red bow ties stand in Lurie Garden with a modern metal structure in the background
Bride and groom dressed in wedding attire dance in front of a lush green hedge at Lurie Garden in Millennium Park
Bride and groom hold hands in front of a lush green hedge wall at Lurie Garden in Millennium Park
Wedding party stands in front of a lush green hedge at Lurie Garden, with the bride and groom in the center and bridesmaids and groomsmen on either side
A couple poses in formal attire against a lush, leafy backdrop in downtown Chicago; the woman holds her dress out to the side.
Candid photo of bride and groom in Lurie Garden before their Library at 190 wedding ceremony
Happy bride and groom hold hands in Lurie Garden with Chicago skyline backdrop
Bride and groom smile and embrace in Lurie Garden, with downtown Chicago in the background
Bride and groom hold hands and smile while walking through Lurie Garden, surrounded by white flowers and lush greenery
Bride and groom embrace in Lurie Garden with tall city buildings in the background
Wedding party walks through an archway at the Wrigley Building, with the skyscrapers of downtown Chicago visible in the background
Black-and-white photo of a newlywed couple kissing, surrounded by their bridal party during a walk in downtown Chicago.
Happy bride and groom walk with their bridal party in downtown Chicago
Bride and groom hold hands as they walk on a city street median with flowers, surrounded by the towering buildings and bustling traffic of downtown Chicago.
A joyful bride and groom stand close together on a city street in downtown Chicago, smiling and dressed in wedding attire, holding a bouquet as they enjoy a romantic walk.
Romantic photo of bride and groom standing in middle of Michigan Avenue with flowing veil and traffic before downtown Chicago library wedding
Romantic black and white photo of bride and groom under veil in downtown Chicago
Bride in a white gown and a groom in a black suit stand hand-in-hand in front of golden doorway
A wedding sign on an easel with greenery reads:
A large, ornate black lantern mounted on a stone wall beside the number
A wedding party poses on staircase in formal attire at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
A couple in wedding attire kiss on staircase with a marble and gold backdrop at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
Bride and groom stand smiling on marble stairs of The Library at 190, the bride holding a bouquet
Black and white photo of wedding party seated on tiered steps at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
Bride and bridesmaids holding bouquets, smiling, and standing inside an ornate elevator at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
Groomsmen in suits smiling and standing inside an ornate elevator at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
The Library at 190 wedding ceremony space
Golden chair with a
A wedding seating chart on a mirror decorated with white flowers and greenery, set indoors under pendant lights at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
A person in a suit holds a program for wedding ceremony at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
Groom walks down the aisle with his parents during wedding ceremony at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
Bride and her father walk down the aisle during The Library at 190 wedding ceremony
Black and white photo of a bride and groom walking down the aisle at The Library at 190 in a library-themed wedding ceremony in downtown Chicago
A groom in a tuxedo stands next to a smiling groomsman, waiting at the altar in The Library at 190, nestled in downtown Chicago
A wedding ceremony in The Library at 190, downtown Chicago, with high arched ceilings, large windows, and rows of seated guests
Bride and groom kiss at an indoor wedding ceremony surrounded by guests, bridal party, and large windows in the background at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago.
Happy newlywed couple walks down the aisle in The Library at 190, with guests seated around them
Bride and groom pose by bookshelves on a balcony at The Library at 190 located in downtown Chicago
Bride and groom smiling and embracing in front of bookshelves in The Library at 190 wedding venue in downtown Chicago
Bride and groom smiling and embracing surrounded by shelves of books at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago. The bride holds a bouquet of white flowers.
Black and white photo of bride and groom embracing and smiling with shelves of books in the background at The Library at 190, downtown Chicago
Bride and groom at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago, holding legal books in front of their faces
Tall bookshelves, round tables set with burgundy tablecloths, and golden chairs under chandeliers for wedding reception at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
Place settings, glassware, gold vase with white flowers, books, and candles on a maroon tablecloth at The Library at 190 wedding reception in downtown Chicago
A small table with a maroon tablecloth sits under a floral arch in The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago, surrounded by large bookcases
Guest place setting on a burgundy tablecloth with candles, a napkin, menu, cutlery, and glasses of water and wine at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
Elegant table setting with a floral centerpiece on stacked books, surrounded by wine glasses and candles for wedding reception at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
A framed drink menu at The Library at 190 S. LaSalle with
Jenga game blocks stacked on a table with the Jenga container beside them, situated in The Library at 190 S. LaSalle. Bookshelves line the background.
Box of the board game
Connect 4 game on a marble table, with red and yellow game pieces next to the blue game grid at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
A two-tiered white cake decorated with pearls sits beside a bouquet of white flowers and two napkin-wrapped sets of cutlery for wedding reception at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
Newlyweds clink champagne glasses while smiling at a decorated table during their wedding reception at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
Man in a black suit and pink tie gives a speech while holding notes, standing at a microphone, during a wedding at The Library at 190.
A man in a suit speaks into a microphone, standing in The Library at 190 with bookshelves and a couch in the background, adding an elegant touch to the downtown Chicago setting.
Bride and groom sit at a table under a floral arch listening to a speech during their wedding reception in The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
Bride and groom sit at a table with a burgundy cloth under a floral arch, smiling and holding drinks at their wedding reception in The Library at 190, downtown Chicago
A bride and groom smile as they cut their wedding cake together at their wedding reception in The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
Bride and groom kiss after slicing the cake during their wedding reception at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
Slices of layered chocolate and vanilla wedding cake with white frosting on white plates arranged on a maroon tablecloth at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
Square chocolate pastries topped with cream swirls arranged on a golden platter with serving tongs for wedding reception at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
Dessert tray of strawberries filled with whipped cream and topped with crumbled nuts and chocolate pieces from wedding reception at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
A large group of people dancing in an elegant room with bookshelves, high ceilings, and a modern chandelier at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago.
Bride and groom dance with their wedding party and guests during their wedding reception at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
Black-and-white photo of three people dancing together at a lively wedding, with others dancing in the background and The Library at 190
Bride and groom dance with guests during their Chicago Library wedding at 190 S. LaSalle
Guests dancing and celebrating at a wedding at The Library at 190, drinks in hand
People dancing at a wedding reception at The Library at 190, with shelves full of books in the background
Black and white photo of guest in a suit surrounded by people dancing during wedding reception at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
A group of people dancing and enjoying themselves at a wedding reception at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
Guests dancing and laughing together during wedding reception at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago, with bookshelves in the background
Guests dance at wedding reception in The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
Black and white photo of guests on the dance floor at The Library at 190 wedding reception in Chicago
A pyramid of Maruchan Instant Lunch Chicken noodle cups, with additional red noodle cups to the side on a maroon tablecloth for wedding reception at The Library at 190.
Wedding favors in a black wire basket on display at The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago with a 'Favors Please Take One' sign on a red tablecloth
Three silver serving bowls on a maroon tablecloth for wedding reception at The Library at 190
Sign reading
Close-up of wedding favors in a basket with
Bride and groom smiling and popping a champagne bottle on an empty street at night in downtown Chicago.
Newlywed couplesprays champagne on a downtown Chicago street at night during wedding reception at The Library at 190
A couple in wedding attire standing on a downtown Chicago street at night pop a bottle of champagne
Newlyweds laugh and celebrate with a bottle of champagne on a downtown Chicago street at night during their wedding reception at The Library at 190.
Bride and groom dance on an illuminated city street in downtown Chicago at night outside The Library at 190
Newlyweds share a kiss in the middle of a lit city street at night, with the bride lifting one leg backward outside The Library at 190 in downtown Chicago
A couple in wedding attire celebrates on a downtown Chicago street at night outside The Library at 190

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