chicago wedding

melanie + michael

Wedding invitation surrounded by white shoes, jewelry, and floral bouquet on a beige carpet.
Women helping bride with dress before wedding in a room with stained glass windows.
A bride in a white wedding dress and veil stands indoors, facing an open door where a priest dressed in ceremonial robes is smiling and greeting her.
Bride in a white wedding dress and veil facing priest at her wedding ceremony.
A bride hugging an older man, possibly her father, in a church. The bride appears emotional, with her eyes closed and a gentle expression. The man is wearing clerical attire with a decorative cross on the back. There are stained glass windows in the
A bride in a wedding dress and veil hugging an elderly man, who appears emotional, in a heartfelt moment.
A bride standing in a room, wearing a wedding dress with a long train and a veil, looking at her reflection in a standing mirror.
A wedding ceremony inside a church with a bride and groom standing at the altar, surrounded by guests. The church features colorful religious murals, stained glass windows, and an ornate chandelier.
Bride in a white wedding gown and long veil holding a bouquet of white flowers during a wedding ceremony inside a church with colorful religious icons and congregation watching.
A wedding ceremony taking place inside a church with ornate religious icons on the walls, a large chandelier overhead, and guests seated on wooden pews facing the altar where the bride and groom are standing.
A wedding ceremony taking place inside an ornate church with a priest and a bride and groom kissing at the altar. The church has vibrant religious frescoes, icons, and a large chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
A bride and groom share a kiss at their wedding ceremony in a church with ornate religious murals and chandeliers, surrounded by seated guests.
A happy bride and groom embrace outdoors with lush green trees in the background. The bride has a white dress, pearl headband, and earrings, and the groom is in a black tuxedo with a boutonnière.
A happy bride and groom in wedding attire embrace outdoors. The groom kisses the bride's temple as she smiles at the camera, surrounded by green foliage.
A bride and groom on their wedding day under a transparent umbrella, smiling and touching noses.
A black and white photo of a bride and groom kissing closely, with the bride's hand on the groom's face and her wedding ring visible. The bride is wearing earrings, a headband, and a veil, while the groom is in a tuxedo with a boutonniere.
Bride and groom standing outdoors under green trees on their wedding day, smiling, with the bride holding a bouquet of white and blush flowers.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss outdoors, with the bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet, and the groom in a black suit, under a large leafy green tree.
A black and white photo of a bride and groom standing outdoors, holding hands, with trees in the background. The bride is wearing a wedding dress and veil, and the groom is in a tuxedo.
A groom in a black tuxedo with a bow tie, standing tiptoe under a wooden arch woven with green vines and leaves, smiling happily outdoors in a lush, leafy garden.
Close-up of a man in a black tuxedo with a white dress shirt, black bow tie, and a white pocket square. He has a red beard and is wearing a boutonniere with a white rose, green leaves, and baby's breath pinned to his lapel.
A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white and pale pink flowers, smiling with her eyes closed, standing outdoors with green trees in the background.
A bride and groom holding hands and looking at each other under a leafy wooden archway in a garden.
A newlywed couple sharing a romantic kiss outside a venue called The Crawford at night, with illuminated sign, modern decor, and greenery.
A bride and groom kiss during their wedding ceremony inside a church decorated with religious icons and ornate chandeliers. Guests stand in the pews, witnessing the moment.
Close-up of a diamond engagement ring in a pink velvet ring box, with a wedding band in a matching box, surrounded by white and soft peach flowers and green leaves on a textured light surface.
Two velvet ring boxes, one holding a diamond engagement ring and wedding band, surrounded by white and pale pink flowers on a rough-textured surface.
A glass perfume bottle with a metallic rose gold cap is placed on white and pale pink flowers with green leaves and small white baby's breath flowers in the background.
A perfume bottle lying on a bed of white, cream, and pale pink flowers, including roses and baby's breath.
A clear perfume bottle with a rose gold cap resting among white and pink flowers, including hydrangeas and other blossoms.
Close-up of a bride with pearl earrings, a pearl headband, and a veil in a softly lit room with wooden accents.
A wedding ceremony inside an ornate church with colorful religious murals on the ceiling. Guests are seated in pews, and a priest in white robes walking down the aisle with a smiling couple, surrounded by happy attendees.
People attending a religious ceremony in a richly decorated church with colorful frescoes and gold accents.
People attending a religious ceremony in an ornate church with colorful icons and chandeliers.
Smiling man in gray suit and woman in brown dress walk down aisle inside decorated church with colorful murals and chandeliers, attending a wedding or celebration.
A smiling man in a gray pinstripe suit with a floral tie and a woman in a brown patterned dress with a beige scarf walking down the aisle of a church filled with people. The church has colorful icons and religious paintings on the walls and ceiling,
A bride in a wedding gown holding a bouquet and a groom in a tuxedo standing inside a church or reception hall.
Black and white photo of a bride in a wedding dress holding a bouquet, standing next to a groom in a tuxedo, inside a church or chapel.
A young woman in a wedding dress happily hugging an older woman in a purple dress and headscarf during a celebration in a decorated room.
Black and white photo of a church interior during a wedding, with women dressed in elegant attire and a bride in a wedding dress being assisted by a woman holding the train.
A woman with a floral headband and a woman with a bouquet hug in a celebration, with guests seated nearby in a room with a religious or cultural painting on the wall.
A woman in a wedding dress is hugging someone with her eyes closed and a smile on her face, holding a bouquet of flowers, in a wedding ceremony setting.
A bride in a wedding dress and veil holding a bouquet stands with four women and one man in a church decorated with religious icons and a chandelier.
A bride hugging a young girl at her wedding, with another girl sitting in the background, in a room with large windows and vintage furniture.
A woman in white dress and tiara is being handed a ring by a woman in a headscarf and glasses. A girl with red hair and another woman with red hair dressed in red are watching. Religious images, including a crucifix and a portrait, are on the wall.
A religious scene inside a church with four women. One woman with glasses, wearing a white headscarf and lace top, appears surprised or shocked, holding a small booklet or picture, while a young girl with light hair and a red dress observes. Two othe
A woman with glasses, wearing a lace dress and a scarf, is smiling and touching the hand of a young girl, who is wearing a lace head covering. Another woman, wearing a patterned scarf, is smiling in the background. Everyone appears happy in an indoor
A young girl wearing a lace headscarf holds hands with an older person during a religious or cultural ceremony, with other women in traditional or colorful clothing nearby.
A bride in a white dress and veil is shaking hands with a young girl while other women and girls look on in a church. A crucifix and religious paintings are visible on the wall behind them.
A bride in a white wedding dress and veil exchanging rings with a woman at a religious ceremony, surrounded by young girls in fancy dresses inside a church with religious artwork and a large crucifix in the background.
A group of women and girls dressed in elegant attire, gathered indoors, looking at a ring on one woman's finger with smiles and surprise, with religious artwork and a crucifix in the background.
Bride and groom sharing a close, intimate moment with noses touching, under a sheer white wedding veil, outdoors.
A black and white photo of a bride and groom close together, nose-to-nose, smiling under a wedding veil.
A bride and groom are smiling and touching noses under a wedding veil.
A newlywed couple dressed in wedding attire, smiling and embracing outdoors under a transparent umbrella.
Bride and groom smiling under a veil, close up portrait of wedding couple
A bride and groom on their wedding day, sharing a joyful moment under a transparent veil outdoors.
A bride and groom holding hands and walking on grass in a park, with a large leafy tree in the background.
A bride and groom holding hands, walking outdoors on a green lawn under leafy trees, smiling at each other on their wedding day.
Black and white photo of a bride in a wedding dress with a veil and a groom in a suit walking outdoors on grass with trees and parked cars in the background.
A bride in a white wedding gown and veil walking with a groom in a black suit through a grassy area in a park, with trees and parked cars in the background.
A bride and groom walking away together on a grassy path during their wedding day, with trees, parked cars, and residential houses in the background.
Elegant banquet hall with round tables covered in burgundy tablecloths, set with white plates, gold utensils, glasses, and floral centerpieces, surrounded by white chairs, with large windows and modern hanging light fixtures.
Elegant banquet table with floral centerpiece, candle, and table number card in a bright, decorated room
A formal dining table with white and gold-rimmed plates, gold utensils, wine glasses, small dessert cups, and pink napkins on a burgundy tablecloth.
Close-up of a floral arrangement with white roses, red carnations, pink flowers, and greenery on a table at a formal event.
Elegant banquet table decorated with a burgundy tablecloth, gold-rimmed plates, gold flatware, water glasses, and a centerpiece with pink, white, and red flowers in a gold vase. There are small containers of colorful candies around the centerpiece. M
A bride in a white wedding dress dancing with an older man in a black suit at a wedding reception inside a brightly lit venue with large windows.
A bride dancing with an older man, possibly her father, at a wedding reception inside a decorated venue with large windows. Guests are seated at tables in the background.
A bride and an older man, possibly her father, dance together at a wedding reception. The bride is wearing a white wedding dress, and the man is dressed in a black suit. Guests are seated at tables, watching and taking photos in a bright, decorated v
A bride and a priest are dancing at a wedding reception. The bride is wearing a wedding dress, and the priest is in clerical clothes. Guests are seated at decorated tables in the background, with large windows and hanging lights in the venue.
A black and white photo of a wedding reception with a bride and groom dancing in the center of a decorated event space, surrounded by seated guests and standing attendees near large front windows.
An elderly man and a young woman in a wedding dress sharing a dance at a wedding reception in a bright room with large windows.
A newlywed couple dressed in wedding attire standing in front of a black-framed glass door, smiling at the camera indoors at night.
A bride and groom in wedding attire standing close together outside at night in front of a building with a sign that reads 'The Crawford.' The bride is wearing a white strapless wedding gown with a long veil, and the groom is in a black tuxedo with a
A newlywed couple sharing a kiss outside the Crawford building at night, with the bride in a white wedding gown and the groom in a black tuxedo.
A newlywed couple celebrating outside The Crawford venue at night, with the bride in a white wedding dress and the groom in a black tuxedo, both smiling and raising their arms.
A bride in a wedding dress and veil is hugging a man in a tuxedo. Another man in a tuxedo is standing nearby smiling.
Two girls are seated and talking at a decorated event or party in a bright room with large windows. One girl is holding a drink, and the other girl is whispering to her. In the background, adults are standing near a table with floral arrangements and

Photography + Vendor Credits

Wedding Planning - One Fine Day Events

Church - St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church

Venue - The Crawford

Catering - Suda's Lebanese Restaurant

Photo - Expedition Joy

Florals -Handmade by the Bride

Entertainment - Elevated Events

Cake - DeEtta’s Bakery

Rentals - Marquee Event Rentals