Chicago Smart Museum Wedding : Laura and Allan

Laura and Allan had a beautiful fall wedding at the Chicago Smart Museum of Art in Hyde Park. I had never met Laura or Allan prior to the wedding day, but by the end of the night, they felt like friends I had known for years. They were so kind and sincere, and they really wanted to have lots and lots of fun at their wedding! Let’s get to the photos:

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I started off my day with Laura, her family, and her bridesmaids as they got ready at their home in Hyde Park.

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Laura’s shoes, which were in a high traffic area.

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Spotters are important when taking wedding dresses down from windows.

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Laura looked stunning in her dress, and I loved her necklace!

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We did the first look just outside their building.

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Afterwards, we hopped in a car and went over to Promontory Point for a few portraits. Here’s one of my favorites from the day:

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I loved the simple yet beautiful white and green bouquet:

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Actually, this is another favorite:

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We jumped back in the car and took off for the Chicago Smart Museum for the ceremony.

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A few details under the tent at the Chicago Smart Museum:

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After dinner, it was time for the dance party!

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In case you wondered, yes, Gangnam Style is a staple of pretty much every wedding these days.

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And we close with one final sunset portrait. The sky was so gorgeous all night!

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Congratulations again, Laura and Allan. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to document your wedding day. I wish you both nothing but the best!

Shout outs the fantastic team of wedding vendors who helped make this day possible:
Hair and Makeup: Diem Angie Nguyen
DJ: Style Matters
Caterer: D’Absolute Catering
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Chicago Smart Museum of Art

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  1. Emily

    Such a wonderful wedding Steve. Beautiful work!

  2. Bloody brilliant Steve! Happiness radiates from your work (and I really love that last shot!)

  3. well done Steve, great coverage and the sky in that last shot is insane!

  4. dylan

    the first b&w portrait.. 100 percent beautiful.. your work is marvelous.

  5. Johanna

    Absolutely gorgeous bride and couple! Love the last one! :)

  6. gorgeous work! great moments caught throughout.

  7. Top drawer Mr Koo!

  8. Beautiful work. Love that last shot. Great stuff.

  9. Really love that shot of the groom dancing. So much emotion in these shots! Great job, Steve.

  10. These are nothing short of amazing. The last shot especially, and I’m just so in love with the vibrancy of the colors throughout!

  11. Teresa

    Nice framing of these images. I especially love all the getting ready images!

  12. ALMA //

    That last frame is amazing.