Ravenswood Event Center Wedding: Care & Rick

Couple hugs in the rain at their Ravenswood Event Center wedding.

Sitting down to chat with Care and Rick for the first time was incredibly fun. They met in the Peace Corps, were dating long distance ever since and had lots of fantastic travel stories. I was excited for their Ravenswood Event Center wedding since I had been there several times before yet never for a wedding.

Care reached out to me the week of their wedding because she was concerned about the weather and it looked like it was going to rain for the whole weekend. She really wanted to take photos outside so I suggested that she buy some umbrellas for the wedding party so that we could get some outdoor shots, even if it was pouring rain. They ended up being one of my favorite parts of the shoot since it rained the entire day!

I started getting ready with Care at the Trump International Hotel downtown which head great window light and even better city views.

Bride gets ready at the Trump International Hotel before her Ravenswood Event Center wedding.

Bride gets ready at the Trump International Hotel before her Ravenswood Event Center wedding.

Bride gets ready at the Trump International Hotel before her Ravenswood Event Center wedding.

Bride gets ready at the Trump International Hotel before her Ravenswood Event Center wedding.

Bride gets ready at the Trump International Hotel before her Ravenswood Event Center wedding.

Bride gets ready at the Trump International Hotel before her Ravenswood Event Center wedding.

Flower girl gets ready at the Trump International Hotel before her Ravenswood Event Center wedding.

After everyone was ready, we took a few shots along the Chicago River with the umbrellas before heading to the ceremony.

Wedding party walks in the rain near the Trump International Hotel before her Ravenswood Event Center wedding.

Wedding party photo in the rain near the Trump International Hotel before her Ravenswood Event Center wedding.

Bride laughs near the Trump International Hotel before her Ravenswood Event Center wedding.

The ceremony was held in the Industrial Ballroom which gave a warm yet very urban feel to the event. I love the brick walls and massive 30′ ceiling that makes the space so unique.

Groom watches flower girl walk down the aisle at a Ravenswood Event Center Wedding.

Flower girl walks down the aisle at a Ravenswood Event Center Wedding.

Bride and her father walk down the aisle at a Ravenswood Event Center Wedding.

Bride and groom hold hands at a Ravenswood Event Center Wedding ceremony.

Bride and groom pray together at a Ravenswood Event Center Wedding ceremony.

Groomsman does a reading at a Ravenswood Event Center Wedding ceremony.

Bride reacts to her groom at a Ravenswood Event Center Wedding ceremony.

Guests watch the ceremony at a Ravenswood Event Center Wedding.

Officiant speaks at a Ravenswood Event Center Wedding ceremony.

Bride and groom hold hands at a Ravenswood Event Center Wedding ceremony.

Bride says her vows at a Ravenswood Event Center Wedding ceremony.

Bride and groom exchange rings at a Ravenswood Event Center Wedding ceremony.

Bride and groom walk down the aisle together at a Ravenswood Event Center Wedding ceremony.

After the ceremony, we headed outside for some portraits of everyone. I was so thankful that we were able to get some great shots in the rain and that not only was everyone okay with being outside, they were all in high spirits and made the portrait session such a joy.

Wedding party portrait outside the Ravenswood Event Center.

Bride and groom embrace outside the Ravenswood Event Center.

Bride and groom embrace outside the Ravenswood Event Center.

Bride and groom portrait outside the Ravenswood Event Center.

Bride and groom embrace outside the Ravenswood Event Center.

Couple Hugging Each Other At Ravenswood Event Center

Bride and groom enter the reception at a Ravenswood Event Center wedding.

Bride and groom cut the cake at a Ravenswood Event Center wedding.

Bride and groom cut the cake at a Ravenswood Event Center wedding.

After the cake cutting, the two shared their first dance. I always love shooting dancing since I have the opportunity to use my lights to create different effects and enhance specific parts of the reception space.

Bride and groom share their first dance at a Ravenswood Event Center wedding.

Bride and groom share their first dance at a Ravenswood Event Center wedding.

Couple Are Dancing At Ravenswood Event Center

Dance party time! After shooting for a while, I was looking around for the groom but couldn’t find him. I asked around and found out that there was a rooftop at the event space and headed up there with my lighting assistant. Rick and a few of his friends were smoking cigars and I was able to get a fun night shot of the group together.

Flower girls hangs upside down at a Ravenswood Event Center wedding reception.

Guests dance at a Ravenswood Event Center wedding reception.

Bride dances with friends at a Ravenswood Event Center wedding reception.

Bride dances with friends at a Ravenswood Event Center wedding reception.

Groomsmen smoke cigars at a Ravenswood Event Center wedding reception.

Guests dance at a Ravenswood Event Center wedding reception.

Guests dance at a Ravenswood Event Center wedding reception.

Congrats to Care and Rick and a special shout out to all of the vendors that helped make this Ravenswood Event Center wedding such a success!

Event Planner: Jennifer Anthony

Florist: Anna Held Floral Studio

Dessert: Sweet Mandy B’s Bakery

Gown Boutique: Sarah Seven

DJ: DJ Ed with Cage and Aquarium

Event Space: Ravenswood Event Center

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