Chicago Cultural Center Wedding | Kat & Joff
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- 04 December 2011
I was organizing some photos over the weekend when I realized I hadn’t posted photos from this fourth of July weekend wedding, though certainly not for a lack of gorgeousness! Kat and Joff held a stunning wedding at what is decidedly one of the prettiest buildings in all of Chicago, the Cultural Center. When I worked in nonprofits before becoming a full-time photographer, I would sometimes stroll down here on long lunch breaks and just enjoy the architecture. The Tiffany Domes here are phenomenal and it is truly one of the prettiest settings for a wedding in the city, if not the entire country.
Neither Kat nor Joff were from Chicago but decided to hold a sort of destination wedding over the holiday weekend in Chicago, a central city for out of towners. When walking around the city looking for venues they happened upon the cultural center and were instantly taken by its beauty. Kat is Persian, so some Persian wedding traditions were incorporated into a blended ceremony. This was my first time photographing a Persian wedding and I found it to be so lovely, with such great symbolism. The first part of the day was a little hectic, but I found the ceremony to really bring everything back into focus—these two are one of the most kind and thoughtful couples I have met, and you could really feel how connected they were throughout the day and with how much intention they said their vows. Following the ceremony a beautiful reception followed, with tons and tons of dancing! Joff and his groomsmen were hilarious throughout the day and four of them had rehearased a special dance to an *NSYNC song for later in the reception, just before mini milkshakes and creme brulees were served. Just such a beautiful day!
The great team at Kehoe did a wonderful job styling this stunning, stunning event; Blue Plate provided many courses of stunning dishes; and Lindsay Stein at Designer Event Chicago pulled the day together with ease. Many thanks to Tasha Schalk for her assistance!
Comments
These are fabulous photos, Olivia! I especially enjoy all of the dancing photos - looks like a great celebration!