Rachel & Jay

A couple shares an elegant moment in front of classical stone columns as they hold a flowing white wedding dress.

And just like that... the wedding of 2022 has begun!

(That was a playoff of the Sex and the City reboot...anywho)


Rachel and Jay kicked off my new year with the classiest downtown Chicago January winter wedding. Can I rant about how I LOVE Rachel and Jay! Yes... ok! The day was perfect; her dress was perfect, they are perfect. It even snowed for us.

Best Day Ever! Take a look for yourself!!


The bride and groom prepared for the day at the Kinzie Hotel downtown and proceeded to Union Station (one of Chicago's most stunning architectural wonders) for their first look. Their intimate ceremony and reception took place at the beautiful candle-lit Fairlie Chicago.

Cream-colored bridal shoes with delicate fabric details displayed with gold ring boxes.
A red perfume bottle and jewelry piece displayed on white fabric.
A stunning wedding bouquet with white roses, red chrysanthemums and eucalyptus leaves.
An elegant white wedding gown with long sleeves hangs in a room with wooden bedside tables.
A person in blue pajamas reads a letter while sitting on a white bed.
A group celebrates with champagne while wearing matching white robes.
A joyful celebration captured in black and white with people in matching robes.
A personalized wedding handkerchief with date displayed next to dress shoes and accessories.
Wedding accessories including black shoes, perfume, watch and white rose on embroidered cloth.
A barber wearing a mask trims a client's hair at a modern salon.
Close-up of hands in formal attire handling wedding accessories.
A formally dressed person in suspenders and bowtie sits in an elegant chair.
Two people getting ready for formal event, one adjusting tie with black suspenders against white shirt.
Groomsmen in black tuxedos pose in front of modern glass windows for wedding photos.
Close-up detail of pearl buttons being fastened on back of wedding dress.
Close-up of hands adjusting white fabric during wedding preparations.
Black and white photo of elegant bride putting on earrings by window.
Black and white photo of bride in full ball gown looking out floor-to-ceiling windows.
Modern bride in long-sleeved wedding dress holding lush bouquet by city windows.
Back view of modern wedding dress with sheer panel and pearl button details.
Side profile of bride in modern wedding dress with cutout detail holding floral bouquet.
Emotional wedding preparation moment in modern room with natural lighting.
Bridesmaids in champagne dresses reacting to bride's wedding dress reveal.
Ornate architectural details with golden ceiling and skylight in historic building interior.
Groom in classic black tuxedo stands elegantly in grand historic building with ornate walls and lighting.
Wedding couple poses separately in elegant hallway with classical architecture and natural lighting.
Bride in white gown stands behind groom in formal wear within historic building interior.
Wedding couple poses together in elegant marble hallway with ornate architectural details.
Elegant marble columns and chandeliers frame an interior balcony in a historic building.
Black and white portrait of newlyweds standing by ornate window in historic building.
Black and white photo of wedding couple sharing intimate moment in grand hallway.
Bride in elegant white gown poses while groom stands in background of grand marble hall.
Intimate moment between newlyweds in formal attire against marble wall backdrop.
A romantic moment captured on a historic building's balcony with classical columns and lighting.
Black and white photo of couple walking together through elegant marble hallway.
A couple in wedding attire stand together on a balcony overlooking a grand hall with an American flag.
A couple walks through an elegant marble hallway with ornate lighting on their wedding day.
A couple descends a grand marble staircase on their wedding day.
A couple twirls in an elegant marble hallway during their wedding celebration.
A wedding party walks through an elegant marble hallway with warm lighting.
Groomsmen in matching dark suits and bowties sit together on bench in classic architectural setting.
Groomsmen in black suits pose between classical columns in an elegant hallway.
Close-up of a black velvet tuxedo with white rose boutonniere and bowtie.
Wedding party in black tuxedos poses on grand marble staircase in elegant venue with ornate ceiling details.
Bridesmaids in light beige dresses hold white floral bouquets while standing in a row.
Elegant bride in flowing white gown with long sleeves stands on grand marble staircase.
Wedding dress with long train flowing down ornate marble staircase between classical columns.
Wedding party poses on elegant marble staircase between classical columns.
Wedding couple holds bouquets while sharing a moment in marble hallway.
Wedding party of three poses with bouquets in elegant marble interior.
Two figures share joyful moment while holding floral bouquets in marble venue.
Wedding party in coordinated dresses poses beneath American flag in classical interior.
A wedding party poses in a grand marble hall with ornate columns and chandeliers.
A romantic wedding moment captured in an elegant marble hall with warm lighting.
An intimate wedding photo taken in a grand historic building with towering columns.
A wedding couple walking together through an elegant marble hallway with ornate architectural details.
Industrial brick building exterior with modern black awning and vintage signage.
Wedding welcome sign displayed on an easel outside a venue entrance.
Neon sign reading 'The Alexandra' glowing on a rustic brick wall.
Wedding ceremony setup with candlelit aisle and cross-back chairs in an industrial brick venue.
Wedding processional in an industrial venue with candle-lined aisle and exposed brick walls.
Wedding party members proceeding down an aisle lined with glowing candles.
A wedding procession with attendants walking down the aisle at a rustic brick-walled venue with string lights.
Wedding party members walking down a candle-lit aisle in an industrial chic venue.
Candlelit aisle walkway with children in formal attire at an indoor wedding ceremony.
A processional at a romantic brick warehouse wedding venue with candles lining the aisle.
A wedding ceremony with a ring exchange in front of a floral arch against exposed brick walls.
Bridesmaids in blush gowns holding white bouquets stand beside a draped floral arch.
Wedding celebration moment with wedding party in blush and black attire against an industrial backdrop.
Rustic wedding reception venue with exposed brick walls, warm lighting, and elegantly set dining tables.
Row of champagne flutes on display under elegant floral garland decorations.
Elegant table setting with wine glasses, candles and floral centerpiece for wedding reception.
Multi-tiered cupcake display tower with white and chocolate treats against balloon backdrop.
Couple sharing their first dance in a romantic industrial venue with exposed brick walls.
Wedding couple dancing together in an elegantly lit brick venue during reception.
Elegant wedding dance under a dramatic chandelier in an industrial-style venue.
Black and white photo of a wedding couple's first dance in an industrial venue.
Wedding couple cutting their cake together at reception in warmly lit industrial venue.
Couple sharing a moment while cutting their wedding cake at reception.
Black and white photo of newlyweds playfully posing with cake at reception.
Couple sharing an intimate dance moment in an industrial-style wedding venue.
Elegant couple dancing together at wedding reception in warmly lit venue.
A tender moment between a man in a black suit and an older person in silver during an elegant wedding reception.
A wedding guest in a white dress delivers an emotional speech at an elegant brick-walled reception venue.
Wedding guest giving speech at reception with decorative floral arch and brick wall backdrop.
Couple seated at head table decorated with floral centerpieces and candles at wedding reception.
Guest delivers heartfelt toast during wedding reception while others listen intently.
Wedding party celebrates joyfully at head table during reception toasts.
Wedding guest dancing enthusiastically while holding a drink at the reception.
Guest dances energetically with a drink in hand during wedding reception celebrations.
Wedding party poses for group photo at reception in front of exposed brick wall.
Wedding guests dancing enthusiastically at reception with bride in white gown.
A romantic winter wedding moment outside a brick building with snow falling and blue lights glowing in the background.

Vendor Team

Photography & Cinematography


Venue



Planning


Makeup


Hair


Floral


Dress


Catering


Cake



DJ

J Lauryn Photography


Fairlie Chicago


All is On


Nicki Rouge


Lueur Beati


Black Ribbit Pilsen


Justin Alexander


Maison Cuisine Chicago


Molly's Weddings


That’s My DJ Entertainment