The Allerton Hotel Wedding | Downtown Chicago, Michigan Avenue wedding photos| Michelle and James
James and Michelle had their wedding and reception at the beautiful and historic Allerton Hotel in Chicago. It’s a gorgeous Hotel located right in the heart of Downtown on the Magnificent mile.
Below the groom, his brothers and Dad get ready.
Meanwhile the girls try to calm Michelle’s nerves.
Gorgeous detail on her shoes.
The ceremony was great!
Congrats!!!
We didn’t have to go far some some amazing portraits, the Allerton is a photographer’s dream…and obviously so it this gorgeous couple.
LOVE!!!
Instead of a book, guest signed a canvas by placing their fingerprints as leaves on the tree. How cute is this idea?
First dance.
Grandpa was the cutest, he was dancing with all the ladies.
The view from the reception.
Just had to run out for a few photos on Michigan avenue.
Favorite!!!
So cute two random guys congratulating them, notice the thumbs up 😉 We are a friendly bunch here in the Midwest 🙂
From Michelle…
“The Allerton was great in coordinating dates and times with us, making it super easy to deal with the long distance planning. Specifically a thank you to Sherri and Kate who were always available for questions and phone calls and last minute details.
Cake by Bom Bon was amazing. Our minister, Marsha, conducted a beautiful ceremony. Thanks again to my cousins Andy & Natalie for the great music. And a huge thank you to April for doing all the flowers.
I don’t think I have much advice except that if you aren’t a detail oriented person you might want to get someone else to plan the wedding, as there are countless little details to coordinate. And as cliche as it is, to remember that the day is really about marrying this wonderful person and THAT’S IT! Everything else if for the guests and making sure they are able to have a great time!
My favorite wedding memories were seeing James at the end of the aisle. The speeches from James, his father, my cousin Anna and brother in law Patrick. Also, watching my grandfather boogy down all night long!
From James: This was the best wedding I’ve ever been to!
Oh AND I FORGOT TO MENTION YOU! Hilda did a wonderful job of meeting our requests of ‘staying in the moment’ of the wedding! She managed the large family shots really well and encouraged us to take time for ourselves to do some beautiful photos. She made us feel like we were made for photographing (which is difficult for me to believe, as I’ve never particularly photographed well). The confidence she instilled showed itself in the photos and I really appreciate all that positivity.”
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