Modern Chicago Wedding by Olivia Leigh Photographie
This (incredibly gorgeous) couple’s fondness for art and architecture made a modern-styled wedding in none other than the Modern Wing at the Art Institute of Chicago an absolute no brainer. They could not have chosen a more perfect location for their wedding to represent their signature style, and the amazingly talented Olivia Leigh of Olivia Leigh Photographie made sure that fabulous style was captured beautifully. It’s modern, it’s industrial, it’s chic – and so is each image in the gallery. I guarantee you’ll love all the industrial portrait shots – they are stunning!
From the talent behind the lens, Olivia Leigh…Erik + Katie are a couple that met and fell in love in Chicago, but now live in Seattle. A couple that has a fondness for art, architecture and style, and also wanting a space to showcase Chicago, the Modern Wing at the Art Institute was a natural fit. Katie wore a gorgeous Vera Wang gown with a classic veil and dove grey Chanel shoes. Her maids wore beautiful modern dresses from J Crew, and they carried bold fuchsia rose bouquets that popped beautifully against them. Erik was also dapper in his tux from Hugo Boss and modern shoes from Gucci that Katie picked out. After seeing each other for the first time at the Elysian hotel and taking photos around the city, Erik and Katie held a beautiful ceremony in Griffin Court in the Modern Wing. Katie walked in to a string quartet’s performance of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” and joined Erik on a modern ceremony platform accented with tall calla lilly arrangements.
After the ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktails on the beautiful terrace of Terzo Piano, the Modern Wing’s reception space and restaurant. Erik and Katie also made the Art Institute’s impressive impressionist gallery available to guests to view during cocktail hour, and we took advantage of this time by creating some portraits in this space. Nowhere else can you have a bridal portrait with your choice of Monet! The reception decor featured modern floral and glass arrangements, along with unique white table linens. Guests enjoyed rousing toasts, a delicious meal, the much-enjoyed photobooth, and then proceeded to dance the night way. We were also able to create some late night portraits on the landmark bridge connecting the museum with Chicago’s Millennium Park. Erik and Katie are a beautiful and kind couple, and it was such a privilege to witness and capture their wedding, along with all the sweet, tender moments they shared with each other throughout the day through beautiful portraits and touching natural moments.
Photography: Olivia Leigh Photographie / Florals: Botanicals / Officiant: Terry Brady / Venue and Catering: The Modern Wing/Terzo Piano at the Art Institute of Chicago / Accommodations: The Elysian / Hair & Makeup: Claudia and Jo from Sonia Roselli / Gown: Vera Wang / Shoes: Chanel / Vintage car company: Classic Chassis / String quartet: The Lake Shore String Ensemble / Grooms’s suit: Hugo Boss / Groom’s shoes: Gucci shoes from Nordstrom / Bridesmaid dresses: JCrew / Print: Sparkll / Photobooth: SayPhotobooth! / DJ: Beep Media, John Londay / Cake & Cupcakes: Sweet Mandy B’s
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26 Comments about “Modern Chicago Wedding by Olivia Leigh Photographie”
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January 25, 2011 at 1:14 pm
Love this clean modern look... it's so refreshing!!!
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January 25, 2011 at 1:16 pm
Beautiful wedding! I think the vibrant bouquets look amazing against the black dresses!
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January 25, 2011 at 1:24 pm
what a fabulous idea...sleek and beautiful like modern art!!!!
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January 25, 2011 at 1:31 pm
i love the urban feel, but yet so brilliant and beautiful!
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January 25, 2011 at 1:43 pm
Amazing shoes, gorgeous dress!!
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January 25, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Love the simple floral pillars around the ceremony platform, great option instead of typical floral arch! Love the simplicity!!
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January 25, 2011 at 2:05 pm
One of the most beautiful weddings I've seen, and I've seen a lot! The whole concept it fantastic, very clean and modern.
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January 25, 2011 at 2:18 pm
i LOVE olivia leigh and this wedding is stunning!
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January 25, 2011 at 2:28 pm
Gaaaaaaa!!!! This is my dream wedding!!!
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January 25, 2011 at 2:58 pm
i love the navy and pink together!! and i am NOT a pink person :)
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January 25, 2011 at 3:13 pm
Where in Chicago are the photos outside taken? I love the photo in front of that vibrant wall and what looks like to be under a bridge.
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January 25, 2011 at 3:23 pm
The dress and orchids are beautiful!!
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January 25, 2011 at 3:31 pm
If your anxious about planning your wedding take a look at my blog. I am blogging through the whole process, and I have an anxiety disorder on top of it all!! Looking for support from all brides out there!
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January 25, 2011 at 4:50 pm
This is so similar to what I'm going for at my wedding this March, flowers, colors and all. Glad people like it!
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January 25, 2011 at 5:04 pm
Oh, that last image is gorgeous!!
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January 25, 2011 at 6:33 pm
Uh-mazing! Love the clean, modern look! So refreshing and soooooo stunning!
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January 26, 2011 at 9:33 am
ugh. lady boner for those Chanel shoes! thank you for posting a modern wedding, SMP!
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January 26, 2011 at 11:01 am
I drool! SMP, I am glad to see you break out of your vintage-y wedding posts a bit lately;)
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January 26, 2011 at 11:50 am
STUNNING! The bright accent color over the black brought such glamour and vibrance to the attire (not to mention the shoes are to die for). Great city wedding!
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January 26, 2011 at 1:12 pm
I love this dress! It was between this VW Erin dress or the Dierdre dress for me! Hard decision!!
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January 27, 2011 at 2:21 pm
Hello,
I love these Chanel shoes! I would love to find a pair in time for my wedding but can't seem to find them anywhere. Any leads would be gratefully received.
Many thanks!
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January 27, 2011 at 11:49 pm
This was quite a modern and chic wedding. I love it. I love it all. :) And I'm swooning over her gown.
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February 2, 2011 at 5:55 pm
I LOVE everything about this wedding!!! And, YES, the shoes are AMAZING!!!
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February 8, 2011 at 3:38 pm
Oh this post makes me so happy - we are having our wedding there in August. Ceremony on the terrace (weather permitting). Beautiful job, beautiful photos, beautiful couple, beautiful wedding. Thanks for the inadvertant tips!
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