
Thanks to Kelly and Elliott for an amazing day and trusting us to document your Lyric Opera House wedding. We finished the night on the dance floor with Just Press Play providing the jams. The couple then shared dances with their parents before they were hoisted into chairs for the hora. Between the lifts and spins, Kelly lost a Louboutin – making one of my favorite photos of the year. As if that wasn’t enough, Kelly and Elliott wowed everyone with their first dance that featured some of their tremendous talents. I love Chicago loft weddings, but seriously, Lyric Opera House wedding photos are at the top of my list!Īfter cocktail hour and dinner it was time for toasts and a special musical performance by Elliott’s father and Elliott himself.
LYRIC OPERA HOUSE PLUS
It took the two of us, plus a remote camera to get all the angles covered! The couples friend, Robert, officiated beautifully.įollowing the ceremony, we found some time to duck into the actual theatre for a few portraits on the stage. With balconies around around three sides and the beautiful red carpet staircase there are epic photos everywhere. Rice Grand Foyer is an absolutely gorgeous space for a wedding ceremony. The opening was marked by a wonderful performance by Boston Symphony Orchestra which was led by Emil Paur in October, 1894. Since its opening, varied concerts have been held in this theatre. This is generally for its exceptional acoustical system. We also had time for family photos in the grand lobby before the ceremony. Lyric Opera House md The widely known Lyric Opera House is one of the finest auditoriums of the world. We pulled in the wedding party for some group photos and then headed across the river for a couple more portraits. I think every Chicago Wedding Photographer knows about this spot on rainy days! Elliott’s reaction to seeing Kelly spin around in her dress was awesome.įrom there we went straight into some portraits with the two of them before Athena joined the fun again. Thankfully the Civic Opera Building has a great covered area that we took advantage of for the first look. Meanwhile, Justin started with Elliott at the couple’s west loop condo with the guys getting ready. Note to couples: Always request the room with the maximum amount of window light! We were in the corner suite so we not only had a view of the Opera House but we had good window light despite a bit of an overcast day. Kelly and her bridesmaids got ready around the corner at the La Quinta Inn Downtown.


This annual holiday tradition celebrates the magic of the season and the rich cultural heritage of Chicago. Follow young Marie and the Nutcracker Prince on a Christmas Eve journey through the 1893 Worlds Fair, a dazzling spectacle of sights, sounds, and enchantment. Kelly & Elliott (and their pup Athena) “rocked” their West Loop rock climbing engagement session earlier this year so I knew their wedding day was going to be amazing. The Nutcracker- Lyric Opera- Christopher Wheeldons reimagined classic returns for the holidays. Rice Grand Foyer a few years back, and had been hoping to get a chance to photograph a wedding in the space ever since then. I shot an engagement session in the Daniel F. Kelly and Elliott’s Lyric Opera House wedding was classic, elegant and so much fun! The Civic Opera Building is truly one of Chicago’s most beautiful spaces.
