This blushing beauty of a wedding is not only draped in the most gorgeous shades of pink but it’s also highlighting the elegance of a classic Chicago celebration. With river views, gorgeous architecture and romantic details galore, take a front-row seat to this pretty day through the lens of Tim Tab Studios.
From the Photographer… James and Amy met 8 years ago on their first day of undergrad at Florida State University. After graduation, James moved up to Chicago with Amy as she started medical school. They fell in love with the city, and now couldn’t imagine leaving. James proposed to Amy on a trip to Hawaii, in the most romantic way possible: on the beach at sunset, with a photographer hiding in the bushes since he knew Amy’s love for pictures. Their process of wedding planning was slow, as they had a two year engagement due to Amy’s little free time out of the hospital. This actually became a huge blessing for them, since there was no pressure in making decisions quickly and they could take their time in making everything just right. Amy dreamed of a romantic and dreamy theme, with shades of blush, white and champagne. They were able to have the ceremony in the beautiful Rockefeller Chapel, on University of Chicago’s campus where Amy would receive her MD just three weeks later. They chose Galleria Marchetti for the reception venue, as it gave them the romantic and dreamy feel they were looking for. James really tapped into his creative side, as he played an integral part in the planning process. Their advice to couples in the planning process is to decide together the few most important parts of a wedding to them first. Weddings can get incredibly expensive, and knowing you and your partner’s priorities up front is crucial. For them, the most important factors were that their guests had a fun party and the photographs could be something they could treasure for a lifetime. The day goes by so quickly, so also take some time with your new spouse to be in the moment of the day.
Photography: Tim Tab Studios | Floral Design: Trablume Floral Design Studio | Wedding Dress: Essense of Australia | Cakes: Amy Beck Cake Design | Reception Venue: Galleria Marchetti | Bride's Shoes: Badgley Mishka | Jewelry: Dae Sung | DJ: Style Matters DJs | Bridal Boutique: Diana's Bridal - Skokie, IL | Bridesmaid Dress Designer: Watters | Bridesmaid Dress Designer: Adrianna Papell | Bridesmaids' Dresses Source: Brideside | Chapel: Rockefeller Chapel | Groom's Bowtie: Tom Ford | Groom's Tux: Suitsupply | Groom's Watch: Cartier | Groomsmen's Tuxes: Men's Wearhouse | Makeup Artist and Hair Styling: Deco Adamo | Reception Decor and Lighting: Elegant Event Lighting | Veil: Bel Aire Bridal