Photographing a Thompson Chicago Wedding

I couldn't be happier for Colleen & Stuart. They were simply amazing to work with throughout the entire wedding planning process. You can view their engagement images here. Their ideal aesthetic was elegant and modern, and the Thompson Chicago in the Gold Coast was the perfect venue (also one of my favorite places to shoot). Their wedding day in particular was filled with both laughter and tears, as well as subtle moments and an epic dance party. I sincerely wish them both the very best!

Venue: Thompson Chicago | Floral/Decor: Fleur De Lis | Catering: Nico Osteria | DJ: Fig Media
Hair/Makeup: Glam App | Photo Booth: Fotio

Bride getting ready before her Thompson Chicago wedding.

Wedding ring detail photo at the Thompson Chicago.

Flower girl getting ready during a wedding at the Thompson Chicago.

Getting ready photo during a wedding at the Thompson Chicago in the Gold Coast.

The Thompson Chicago hotel is pet friendly, so it was great they were able to include their dog Finnegan on the wedding day.... bow tie and all.

Funny getting ready photo with the couple's dog before a Thompson Chicago wedding.

Funny photo of bride & bridesmaids getting ready before her wedding at the Thompson Chicago.

Getting ready wedding ring detail at the Thompson Chicago.

Getting ready photo of the bride before her Thompson Chicago wedding.

Photo of couple's sleepy puppy before their Thompson Chicago wedding.

Bride dressed and ready to go before her Thompson Chicago wedding.

I always feel it’s an honor to witness emotional moments like these between mother and daughter.

Emotional moment between bride and mother before a Thompson Chicago wedding.

Ring bearer getting ready before a Thompson Chicago wedding.

Groom and groomsmen getting ready before his Thompson Chicago wedding.

Bride and groom first look outside the Thompson Chicago wedding.

"First Looks" are one of my favorite events to photograph. Stuart's reaction is priceless!

Groom reacts to seeing his bride before their Thompson Chicago wedding. First look wedding photo.

Bride and groom first look before their Thompson Chicago wedding.

Bridesmaids fun portrait during a Thompson Chicago wedding.

Groomsmen portrait during a Thompson Chicago wedding.

Wedding day portrait upstairs at the Thompson Chicago.

Creative wedding photo at the Thompson Chicago.

The Thompson Chicago is honestly a fantastic location to photograph my clients.

Wedding party photo at Mariano Park before a Thompson Chicago wedding.

Bride and groom cross the street in the Gold Coast with their wedding party before their Thompson Chicago wedding.

Gold Coast wedding portrait of the bride and groom before their Thompson Chicago wedding.

Gold Coast wedding photo of the bride & groom before their Thompson Chicago wedding.

Emotional moment between bride and groom before their Thompson Chicago wedding.

Creative moment driven portrait of bride and groom in the Gold Coast before their Thompson Chicago wedding.

Creative wedding photo in the Gold Coast before a Thompson Chicago wedding.

Creative wedding photo of the bride and groom in the Circle Room at the Thompson Chicago.

Tender moment between bride and groom during their Thompson Chicago wedding.

Wedding detail of the bouquet at the Thompson Chicago.

Portrait of the groom before his Thompson Chicago wedding.

Beautiful portrait of the bride before her Thompson Chicago wedding.

Groom walks down the aisle during his Thompson Chicago wedding.

Flower girls walk down the aisle during a Thompson Chicago wedding.

Father of the bride and his daughter walk down the aisle during a Thompson Chicago wedding.

Bride and groom share a moment during their Thompson Chicago wedding ceremony.

Groom gets emotional during his Thompson Chicago wedding.

Bride and groom share a laugh during their Thompson Chicago wedding ceremony.

First kiss during a Thompson Chicago wedding.

Bride and groom walk down the aisle after getting married at the Thompson Chicago.

Bride and groom smile as they leave their wedding ceremony at the Thompson Chicago.

Couple is introduced during their Thompson Chicago wedding reception.

Maid of honor toast during a Thompson Chicago wedding reception.

Bride becomes emotional during her maid of honor toast at the Thompson Chicago.

Bride and maid of honor hug after her toast at the Thompson Chicago.

Bride and groom laugh with guests during their Thompson Chicago wedding ceremony.

Groom and best man hug after his toast at the Thompson Chicago.

Groom and sister dance during a Thompson Chicago wedding reception.

Father-daughter dance during a Thompson Chicago wedding reception.

Emotional father-daughter dance during a Thompson Chicago wedding reception.

Bride and groom first dance during their Thompson Chicago wedding reception.

Emotional bride and groom first dance during their Thompson Chicago wedding reception.

Funny wedding reception dance photo at the Thompson Chicago.

Bride and groom share a moment at the dance floor during their Thompson Chicago wedding.

Creative wedding day moment of the flower girls at the Thompson Chicago.

Funny dance floor moment during a Thompson Chicago wedding.

Groom and his father on the dance floor during a Thompson Chicago wedding reception.

I absolutely recommend taking a night portrait as a final image of the evening.

Creative wedding night portrait outside the Thompson Chicago.

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