Chicago
High-style overlooking the Chicago skyline. With a stunning and massive ballroom, panoramic views of the city, and a classic mid-century modern aesthetic, the Ritz-Carlton was the perfect backdrop for Dan and Brian’s wedding day. The ceremony space featured clean and chic details: mirrored tables, numerous candles, and a round stage surrounded by abundant florals on top of a mercury glass-styled floor. The guest seating was set in a circular pattern around the central stage, giving the couple a panoramic view of their guests. After cocktail hour, guests made their way back to the ballroom which underwent a spectacular makeover! Bright pinks and purple lighting emanating from the central massive showstopping glass chandelier. Tables adorned with silk linens, florals in deep hues of red, purple, and pinks, metallic flatware, and gold modern accents. At the entrance was a massive multi-tiered cake with a custom monogram and floral motif design that emulated the invitation suite. During one of the groom’s welcome toast, he mentioned, “When you get married at our age, a big wedding is inevitable because of all the lives you’ve touched.” That sentiment was so present in the room: despite a wedding with hundreds of guests, each person felt like family.
Creative Partners
Planning: Creative Touch Party Design
Venue & Catering: Ritz-Carlton Chicago
Photographer: Danforth Neal
Floral & Decor: Kehoe Designs
Lighting Design: Black Oak Technical Productions
Band & Sound: Aragon Artists
Rentals: Tablescapes Event Rentals
Linens: BBJ La Tavola
Makeup: Makeup By Toshi
Tuxedos: Suit Supply
Shoes: Gucci
Accessories: Hermes & Tom Ford
Watches: Rolex
Rings: David Yurman
Dresser: A Sharp Dressed Man
Invitations: CJV Paper & Creative Touch Party Design
Watercolor Art: Lesley Beck Design
Letterpress: Able Letterpress
Gift Boxes: Carol’s Cookies, Garrett Popcorn, Jelly Belly
Late Night Dueling Pianos: Howl2Go