Ovation Chicago Wedding: Ashley & Patrick

Bride and groom kiss before their Ovation Chicago wedding.

I hadn’t worked at the space before so I was looking forward to Ashley and Patrick’s Ovation Chicago wedding. It’s a beautiful place with dark wood, brick and large windows. I love the Fulton Market area and often go there for engagement sessions.

Ashley and Patrick met in high school choir ten years before and their connection and love for one another was clear from the minute I started chatting with them. They are goofy and seem to have a whole lot of fun together. They wanted mostly candid photos throughout the day which started with getting ready upstairs at Ovation.

Bride kisses flower girl before her Ovation Chicago wedding.

Bride gets her makeup done before her Ovation Chicago wedding.

Bride gets her makeup done before her Ovation Chicago wedding.

Bridesmaid steams a wedding dress before an Ovation Chicago wedding.

Bride gets her makeup done before her Ovation Chicago wedding.

Bride looks at her reflection in a mirror before her Ovation Chicago wedding.

Bride looks at her reflection in a mirror before her Ovation Chicago wedding.

Bride has her hair done before an Ovation Chicago wedding.

Family reacts to see the bride for the first time at an Ovation Chicago wedding.

Bride gets her makeup done before her Ovation Chicago wedding.

Bride walks to meet her groom before an Ovation Chicago wedding.

After everyone was ready, we headed around the Fulton Market area for some photos before we made our way to the Kinzie Street Bridge area to some fun spots that I had scouted out the week before the wedding.

Bride and groom portrait near the Kinzie Street Bridge.

Bride and groom portrait before an Ovation Chicago wedding.

Bride and groom hug before an Ovation Chicago wedding.

Bride and groom portrait before an Ovation Chicago wedding.

While we were taking portraits, a river boat sped past and you could hear people cheering for the couple from the water below!

Bride and groom wave to guests on a river boat before their Ovation Chicago wedding.

Wedding party photo near the Kinzie Street Bridge.

Bride and groom portrait near the Kinzie Street Bridge.

Bride and groom portrait near the Kinzie Street Bridge.

Wedding party photo near the Kinzie Street Bridge.

We headed back to Ovation for the ceremony and I was able to get a few more getting ready and relaxing photos of the wedding party before guests started to arrive.

Groomsmen wait for a ceremony to start at an Ovation Chicago wedding.

The wedding party gets ready before an Ovation Chicago wedding ceremony.

The wedding party gets ready before an Ovation Chicago wedding ceremony.

Flower girl peeks at the ceremony space at an Ovation Chicago wedding.

Ashley had to walk around the space for the ceremony and ended up taking off her shoes which made for a fun shot of her and one of her bridesmaids.

Bride walks around the corner shoeless before an Ovation Chicago wedding ceremony.

Groom walks down the aisle during an Ovation Chicago wedding ceremony.

Ring bearer walks down the aisle during an Ovation Chicago wedding ceremony.

Bride walks down the aisle with her father during an Ovation Chicago wedding ceremony.

Bride walks down the aisle with her father during an Ovation Chicago wedding ceremony.

Bride and groom laugh together during their Ovation Chicago wedding ceremony.

The ceremony took place near sunset which let some beautiful light through the windows at Ovation.

Bride and groom hold hands during their Ovation Chicago wedding ceremony.

Bride and groom laugh together during their Ovation Chicago wedding ceremony.

Bride and groom hold hands during their Ovation Chicago wedding ceremony.

Bride and groom exchange their vows during an Ovation Chicago wedding ceremony.

Bride and groom exchange their vows during an Ovation Chicago wedding ceremony.

Bride and groom exchange their vows during an Ovation Chicago wedding ceremony.

Bride and groom kiss during an Ovation Chicago wedding ceremony.

Bride and groom walk down the aisle together during an Ovation Chicago wedding ceremony.

Bride and groom laugh together after their Ovation Chicago wedding ceremony.

The space was full of fun details that reflected their personalities and I really liked their flower choices. They even had Pez dispensers they used as favors for their guests!

View of a table at an Ovation Chicago wedding.

View of a table at an Ovation Chicago wedding.

Pez dispensers on display for guests at an Ovation Chicago wedding.
Pez dispensers on display for guests at an Ovation Chicago wedding.

Ovation has a beautiful grand piano which Patrick played during the reception. Everyone gathered around as he and an accompanying band played a few songs.

Groom plays the piano during an Ovation Chicago wedding reception.

Groom plays the piano during an Ovation Chicago wedding reception.

Groom plays the piano during an Ovation Chicago wedding reception.

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Their first dance was so sweet and since the dance floor is so large, my lighting assistant and I were able to do several different lighting setups for the dances.

Bride and groom share their first dance at an Ovation Chicago wedding reception.

Bride and groom share their first dance at an Ovation Chicago wedding reception.

Bride and groom share their first dance at an Ovation Chicago wedding reception.

Bride and groom share their first dance at an Ovation Chicago wedding reception.

Bride and groom share their first dance at an Ovation Chicago wedding reception.

Bride and groom share their first dance at an Ovation Chicago wedding reception.

After that it was time for the dance party! Style Matters always does such a great job keeping the dancing going all night!

Guests dance during an Ovation Chicago wedding reception.

Guests dance during an Ovation Chicago wedding reception.

Guests dance during an Ovation Chicago wedding reception.

Guests dance during an Ovation Chicago wedding reception.

Guests dance during an Ovation Chicago wedding reception.

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Congrats to Ashley and Patrick and thanks to the team that made this Ovation Chicago wedding possible!

Flowers: Steve’s Flower Market

Dessert: Bang Bang Pie Shop

Gown Boutique: David’s Bridal

Hair & Makeup: Meagan Williams of NOMOBO

DJ: Style Matters

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  1. Great pictures I love the black and whites ones!