Ashley & Kevin at The Peninsula Chicago | Chicago Film Wedding Photographer

Ashley and Kevin are two of the most stylish people I know, and their wedding at The Peninsula Chicago wore that same intention from the first frame to the last. Every detail carried a quiet confidence — the embroidered floral veil trailing down the grand staircase, the crystal candlelight on long dinner tables, Dom Pérignon passed between old friends, so much love filling the room from their family. The weather held long enough to take them out into the city — portraits along the Chicago River, down the Wrigley Building, and in front of the Lyric Opera House — before the night softened into champagne, speeches, and a dance floor that didn't empty. A Peninsula Chicago wedding at its most refined, shot on a mix of film and digital.

Full length film bridal portrait of the bride in a floral gown beside the grand piano in the Peninsula Chicago lobby
Gold champagne bucket with Moet bottles beside floating candles and blush rose centerpiece at Peninsula Hotel Chicago wedding
Flat lay of Jimmy Choo heels, Ashley and Kevin letterpress invitation, rings and lace floral details on blush linen
Bride and groom exchanging vows with officiant and wedding party on the ceremony stage at The Peninsula Chicago
Groom holding up a glass of wine at a candlelit reception table at The Peninsula Chicago, warm evening light
Film photograph of the bride and groom laughing together with champagne flutes at The Peninsula Chicago wedding
Black and white film portrait of four groomsmen in tuxedos walking down the Lyric Opera colonnade in Chicago
Film bridal portrait of the bride adjusting her earring by window light at The Peninsula Chicago in a floral gown
Bride and groom share a kiss on the Peninsula Chicago grand staircase with her floral veil cascading down the steps
Film first look photograph of the bride and groom holding hands in the Peninsula Chicago lobby near the grand piano
Back portrait of the bride in front of the Wrigley Building terra cotta doors, her long floral veil trailing behind
Bride covers her face with emotion beside her groom during a speech at the candlelit Peninsula Chicago reception
Bride holds her veil and bouquet along the Chicago River with skyscrapers softening in the background, film portrait
Bride and groom share a microphone to give a speech at their wedding reception at The Peninsula Chicago
Wide view of the Peninsula Chicago reception hall with guests dining, florals and floor to ceiling city skyline windows
Black and white photo of the groom lifting the bride for a kiss beneath a Cubist painting at The Peninsula Chicago
Close detail of the brides floral applique wedding gown and her hand with a pave diamond engagement ring
Film reception detail of round tables with chiavari chairs, candles and rose centerpieces at The Peninsula Chicago
Sweetheart table at The Peninsula Chicago reception with blush florals, candles and a champagne bucket, film photography
Brides mother kneels to fasten her wedding shoes by the hotel window at The Peninsula Chicago before the ceremony
Film bridal party portrait with bridesmaids in blush and a groomsman on a bridge above the Chicago River
Close up of the grooms leather strap watch and white rose boutonniere on a black tuxedo at The Peninsula Chicago
Peninsula Chicago reception hall in daylight with round tables, chiavari chairs and Chicago skyline through tall windows
Black and white photograph of the bride and her dad descending the Peninsula Chicago grand staircase together
Black and white film portrait of the groom in a black tuxedo and white rose boutonniere at The Peninsula Chicago
View through the Peninsula Chicago hotel window of the Allerton Hotel and its iconic red Tip Top Tap rooftop sign
Film photograph of the bride and groom walking hand in hand across a Chicago River bridge with downtown skyscrapers behind
Tall silver urn arrangement of ivory roses and hydrangea welcoming guests in the Peninsula Chicago lobby for the wedding
Film portrait of the bride embracing her grandmother on the Peninsula Chicago grand staircase before the ceremony
Black and white wide photograph of the wedding ceremony framed by florals and skyline windows at The Peninsula Chicago
Dessert plate of petit fours and berries beside a glass of champagne at The Peninsula Chicago wedding reception
Black and white reception photograph of friends dancing and laughing on the Peninsula Chicago dance floor
Film portrait of four groomsmen in tuxedos posed on a bridge with the Wrigley Building and Chicago skyline behind them
Film photograph of the John Hancock Center rising above Streeterville under a soft overcast Chicago sky
Film photograph of the brides mother wiping tears and toasting with champagne during a Peninsula Chicago wedding moment
Bride embraces her grandmother seated at the reception table during an emotional moment at The Peninsula Chicago wedding
Black and white photograph of the bride and groom making their grand entrance into the Peninsula Chicago reception
Film photograph of the bride lifting her champagne glass to the grooms lips for a playful sip at The Peninsula Chicago
Groom spins the bride under his raised arm during the first dance on The Peninsula Chicago ballroom floor
Groom spins the bride under his raised arm during the first dance on The Peninsula Chicago ballroom floor
Film bridal portrait of the bride descending the Peninsula Chicago grand staircase beneath a crystal chandelier
Louie Abellera
Lifestyle and wedding photographer
www.louie-abellera.com
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