Lyric Opera of Chicago
Mandy & James’s Elegant Chicago Wedding at the Civic Opera House
A summer wedding in downtown Chicago is hard to beat, and Mandy & James’s celebration on
July 11, 2015 was the perfect combination of timeless elegance, family traditions,
and iconic city architecture. Our team at 312 Film had the privilege of documenting
every meaningful moment—from an intimate tea ceremony to an unforgettable reception at the
Civic Opera House.
A Celebration Rooted in Tradition
The wedding festivities began with a traditional Tea Ceremony, where family gathered
to honor the couple’s heritage before the wedding weekend officially began.
On the wedding day, Mandy and her bridesmaids prepared while James got ready with his groomsmen
before the couple shared their emotional first look.
First Look at the Art Institute South Garden
Before arriving at the venue, Mandy and James shared a private first look at the
Art Institute South Garden, one of Chicago’s most beautiful locations for wedding
portraits. The gardens created the perfect backdrop before heading to the ceremony.
Wedding Ceremony at the Civic Opera House
The couple exchanged vows inside the magnificent
Civic Opera House in Chicago. The grand architecture, soaring ceilings, and timeless
elegance created an unforgettable setting for both the ceremony and reception.
Using multiple cinema cameras and professional audio equipment, our team captured every vow,
musical performance, and emotional moment with cinematic quality.
An Elegant Reception
Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktails before an elegant reception planned by
Big City Bride.
- Family-style dinner by Limelight Catering
- Custom wedding cake from Alliance Bakery
- Late-night pulled pork tacos and traditional Korean hotteok
- Dancing and celebration late into the evening
Cinematic Wedding Film
With over 11 hours of wedding day coverage, we documented every important moment,
from the morning preparations through the final dance. Their cinematic wedding film preserves
not only the events of the day but the emotions and memories that will last a lifetime.
Wedding Vendor Team
- Venue: Civic Opera House, Chicago
- Wedding Planner: Big City Bride
- Photography: Riverbend Studio
- Videography: 312 Film
- Florist: K.LA Designs
- Catering: Limelight Catering
- Cake: Alliance Bakery
- Entertainment: Monastero Entertainment
