The bridal party had a lot of fun posing for the camera in front of the fountain.
Blake and Steve’s wedding at Double Tree by Magnificent Mile, Chicago.
We first got to know Blake when she came by our studio looking for a Chicago wedding photographer some time last year. We had done an engagement photo session with her and her fiancé during the Chicago winter, which you can check out here. The time really flew fast, because it felt like only yesterday we took the engagement photos and now it’s already their wedding.
Photography: Doru and Claudia Halip
Assistant: Marian Nestor
Claudia went with the ladies for the getting ready photos.Claudia and I started the day at Double Tree by Magnificent Mile, Chicago.
In the room where Blake was getting ready, the bridesmaids had custom t-shirts of Blake’s wedding date printed on the back and saying birdsmaids.
Blake wore beautiful silver heels with silver pedals running along the shoe and a traditional white wedding dress with veil.As Steve was getting ready, both his mom and dad helped tie his tie.
I went with the guys to take pictures of the getting ready process.We then headed out of the hotel for the first look reveal.When Steve saw his beautiful wife in her wedding dress for the first time, he got very emotional.
After the first look we then left in a limo and went to have a small photo session at Adler Planetarium.
Even though everyone was experiencing the unfriendly summer heat and UV haze, the Chicago skyline in the background always makes it worthwhile and it’s such an amazing site to see.The bridal party had a lot of fun posing for the camera in front of the fountain.
While I was working one-on-one with the couple, Claudia took her time to create some fun photos with just the bridal party at the Planetarium.
This is such a famous location and the fountain has been featured in the background in several movies.
We later moved from the Planetarium to take more wedding photos at Buckingam Fountain.There was a beautiful Ketubah signing before the ceremony had begun.The flower girl at the wedding was incredibly cute. She had a pink dress on with a bright pink flower in her hair.We returned back to Double Tree by Magnificent Mile, Chicago for the family photos and to begin the ceremony.
It was a fun night with lots of great songs being played.
The father/daughter dance was Here Comes the Sun and the mother/son dance was My Wish.The band was Chicago Players and they were really amazing. They kept everyone on the dance floor and they even got Blake singing!
What a beautiful wedding at the Hilton in Chicago! I am so in love with all of the photos you took at the Planetarium in front of the Buckingam Fountain of the entire bridal party. I love that even with their modern wedding, they still had a traditional ceremony under a chuppah and the breaking of the glass. Gorgeous job at documenting a special day!
I remember that awesome Chicago skyline by the beach from another post, and I have been waiting to see this wedding! There is such a great variety of bridal party shots…in full sun no less! The action and emotion you capture is always amazing. Such stunning wedding photography!
What a stunning Chicago wedding, funny we were just there yesterday! Chicago is such a beautiful city with full of character! And you captured that in every photo along with the couple’s love!
What fantastic Chicago wedding photos! I love all the architectural photos and skyline. You have such good control over the lighting. Very impressive! On top of all that, you caught the excitement and fun at this wedding at the Hilton!
These are some spectacular wedding images! So crisp and clean! They will definitely stand the test of time and I bet your Chicago wedding photography clients are so thrilled with your professional work! High fives on a job well done!
Absolutely stunning wedding and photography! It’s like you can feel the high energy with the Chicago skyline in the background! They did an amazing job at the DoubleTree!
These wedding photos are amazing and you did an awesome job capturing their wedding at the DoubleTree Hilton location. Chicago has some beautiful scenery and again you did a beautiful job!
Gorgeous Chicago wedding! I love seeing all the different images; getting ready, pre wedding, ceremony & reception! You definitely made sure to get Blake & Steve a great variety!
Samantha
7 Aug 2015What a beautiful wedding at the Hilton in Chicago! I am so in love with all of the photos you took at the Planetarium in front of the Buckingam Fountain of the entire bridal party. I love that even with their modern wedding, they still had a traditional ceremony under a chuppah and the breaking of the glass. Gorgeous job at documenting a special day!
H Photography
7 Aug 2015Thanks Samantha! It was a great wedding!
Christine D
7 Aug 2015I remember that awesome Chicago skyline by the beach from another post, and I have been waiting to see this wedding! There is such a great variety of bridal party shots…in full sun no less! The action and emotion you capture is always amazing. Such stunning wedding photography!
H Photography
7 Aug 2015Thanks Christine! I appreciate your comment!
Jiyeon
8 Aug 2015What a stunning Chicago wedding, funny we were just there yesterday! Chicago is such a beautiful city with full of character! And you captured that in every photo along with the couple’s love!
H Photography
10 Aug 2015Thanks!!
Abbie
9 Aug 2015Such a fab jewish wedding, did you submit this to the Jewish wedding blogs yet? This is great! Beautiful location, who knew Chicago was so pretty!
H Photography
10 Aug 2015Thanks Abbie! We haven’t submitted the wedding to any jewish blog. I didn’t know there are specific blogs.
Megan
9 Aug 2015These Chicago wedding photographs are absolutely stunning! That blue sky and beautiful blue water are amazing backgrounds. Great work!
H Photography
10 Aug 2015Thank you Megan!
Connie
10 Aug 2015What fantastic Chicago wedding photos! I love all the architectural photos and skyline. You have such good control over the lighting. Very impressive! On top of all that, you caught the excitement and fun at this wedding at the Hilton!
H Photography
10 Aug 2015Thank you Connie!! I appreciate your input!!
Leslie
10 Aug 2015These are some spectacular wedding images! So crisp and clean! They will definitely stand the test of time and I bet your Chicago wedding photography clients are so thrilled with your professional work! High fives on a job well done!
H Photography
10 Aug 2015Thank you Leslie! I really like the Chicago as my wedding photography business!
Ashley S.
10 Aug 2015Absolutely stunning wedding and photography! It’s like you can feel the high energy with the Chicago skyline in the background! They did an amazing job at the DoubleTree!
H Photography
14 Aug 2015Thank you Ashley! Chicago skyline is always a great prop for a wedding in Chicago area.
Sueann
10 Aug 2015These wedding photos are amazing and you did an awesome job capturing their wedding at the DoubleTree Hilton location. Chicago has some beautiful scenery and again you did a beautiful job!
H Photography
14 Aug 2015Thank you Sueann! Double Tree Hilton is a great location for weddings. We loved photographing there.
Ashley R
10 Aug 2015Gorgeous Chicago wedding! I love seeing all the different images; getting ready, pre wedding, ceremony & reception! You definitely made sure to get Blake & Steve a great variety!
H Photography
14 Aug 2015Thank you Ashley. We were so inspired by Steve and Blake. They were an amazing couple.