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Old Post Office Chicago Wedding | Sara & Andres

18/01/2024

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This Old Post Office Chicago wedding was featured in Modern Luxury Weddings Winter/Spring Issue. Very grateful to Christine Janda and the team at Christine Janda Design and Events for making this all possible.

Sara and Andres’ wedding was one of my season highlights from 2023. Their wedding was my first at the historic Old Post Office Chicago, and I hope it was not my last. The venue is truly out of this world beautiful. The design team took it to a whole new level by elevating the cocktail hour and reception spaces. Whew. There is so much to share. As the tiktokers say, let’s get into it.

Getting Ready

The pair chose to get ready at The Intercontinental Chicago. The Intercon is such an iconic getting ready spot and perfectly fit the couple’s vibe. It also served as the backdrop for first look photos, which were some of my favorite shots from the day. It was a rainy summer day, so we snapped some indoor portraits there before going to the Civic Opera Building for wedding party photos en route to Old Post Office Chicago.

The texture that pearls bring into a veil is so good. Loved getting to play with it for photos.

Moments after their first look. Some of my favorites from the day.

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wedding portraits at the intercontinental chicago
bridal portraits at the intercontinental chicago

Dealing with rain on your wedding day.

If there is one thing I constantly remind clients, it’s to not stress over things you can’t control. I remind myself of that daily too, as I am planning my own wedding. One thing you cannot control? The weather. So, if it rains on your wedding day, your options are to get an umbrella and roll with it, or use an indoor/covered space. Since Civic Opera House was en route to Old Post Office, it made perfect sense to stop there for wedding party photos once we left Intercon.

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couple popping a bottle of champagne on a trolley in chicago

Old Post Office Chicago Wedding

If you’ve never been to the Old Post Office, click here to learn more about it. It is one of the most unique wedding venues in Chicago, and I love the history behind the building and the renovations it went after being vacant for over 20 years.

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Unique Cocktail Hour Inspo on the Second Floor of Old Post Office

The upstairs level of the Old Post Office was completely transformed into a stunning cocktail hour area complimented by stunning white and green florals with hints of blush.

The Reception Reveal

Minimalist but gorgeous design done by the team at Christine Janda Design and Events. Some of the best in Chicago.

old post office chicago wedding photos
old post office chicago wedding photos
old post office chicago wedding photos
old post office chicago wedding photos
old post office chicago wedding photos
old post office chicago wedding photos
old post office chicago wedding photos

Vendors:

Photography: Arielle Gallione

Second Photographer: Vanessa McCormick for AGP

Planning, Florals, Event Design: Christine Janda Design and Events

Hair and Makeup: The Bridal Artistry Team

Venue: The Old Post Office Chicago

Getting Ready Venue: The Intercontinental Chicago

Suit: The Black Tux

Dress: Bella Bianca Bridal Couture – Martina Liana

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I am an empathic lover girl. Gift giving is my love language. I love deeply, and am unwaveringly passionate about caring for others. Years of experience combined with an empathetic heart have allowed me to anticipate moments that truly capture the essence of your wedding day. I strive to create photos that feel perfectly, yet effortlessly, you. 

Your wedding photos should become apart of your legacy. They deserve to be family heirlooms. You should be able to look at them and remember exactly how you felt in those fleeting moments. 

I specialize in blending documentary photo journalism with fine art, creative portraiture. I aim to capture every moment with intention and care - from event design and perfectly curated details to the unedited joy of you on the dance floor with your best friends. From intimate, single night events to multi-day destination productions, I strive to tell stories within your photo galleries that are a perfect reflection of you. 

It is an honor to be the person behind the lens on your wedding day, and it is one that I will never take for granted.

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Arielle

 

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