Chelsea & Kevin’s Wedding at the Lyric Opera House
A Grand Chicago Love Story: Chelsea & Kevin at the Lyric Opera House
Chelsea and Kevin’s September wedding was a cinematic tribute to Chicago, culminating in vows inside the Lyric Opera House‘s breathtaking Grand Foyer.
The Morning: Setting the Stage
The day began with detail shots at Chelsea’s home and the Hotel Allegro, followed by intimate portraits and a reading of letters as the couple prepared for their first look.
The First Look and Iconic Chicago Backdrops
At 1:00 pm, Chelsea and Kevin shared their first look at North Avenue Beach against the backdrop of Lake Michigan, before a cinematic tour of the city for portraits at the Wrigley Building and riverfront, the Art Institute’s South Garden, and a private moment on the Lyric Stage before the ceremony.
An Unplugged Ceremony in the Grand Foyer
The couple chose a device-free ceremony to keep guests fully present, exchanging personalized vows in the opera house’s breathtaking Grand Foyer. Immediately after, the newlyweds gathered guests for a grand group photo on the iconic red stairs before heading to the mezzanine for cocktail hour.
The Reception: Dancing and Late-Night Lights
- The first dance: Ed Sheeran’s “Photograph.”
- The speeches: heartfelt toasts from the Matrons of Honor and the Best Man.
- The party: the dance floor opened to Calvin Harris’s “Feel So Close,” with a live drummer joining the DJ.
At 10:00 pm, the couple slipped away for a late-night city shoot at Gibsons, capturing Chicago after dark before returning to dance with their guests.
The Creative Team
- Videography: 312FILMS (Anya)
- Venue: Lyric Opera House
- Planning: One Fine Day Events (Gina Orona)
- Photography: Wasabi (Travis Haughton)
- Catering: Food For Thought
- Music/DJ: Style Matters
- Floral: Self-arranged by the family
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