Ritz-Carlton Chicago Wedding
Glamor and high-style overlooking the Chicago skyline at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago! With a stunning and massive ballroom, panoramic views of the city, and a classic mid-century modern aesthetic, the Ritz-Carlton was the perfect backdrop for Dan and Brian’s big day. The grooms worked closely with Danielle Dworkowitz of Creative Party Touch Design to plan an unforgettable day, personalizing many details including five officiants! The ceremony space, designed by Austin James of Kehoe Designs, featured clean and chic details: mirrored tables, numerous candles, and a round stage surrounded by abundant florals on top of a mercury glass-styled floor. The guest seating was also set in a circular pattern around the central stage, giving a panoramic view of their guests. After cocktail hour, guests made their way back to the ballroom which underwent a spectacular makeover! Bright pinks and purple lighting emanating from the central massive glass chandelier was the showstopper! Tables were adorned with silk linens, florals in deep hues of red, purple, and pinks, metallic flatware, and golden modern accents. At the entrance was a massive multi-tired cake with a design that emulated the invitation suite: charcoal grey with contrasting floral designs. During one of the groom’s emotional welcome speech, he mentioned, “When you get married at our age, a big wedding is inevitable because of all the lives you’ve touched.” That sentiment was so present in the room: despite a wedding with hundreds of guests, each person felt like family and the love filling the room was palpable.
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Planning: Creative Touch Party Design | @creativetouchpartydesign
Venue & Catering: Ritz-Carlton Chicago | @rcchicago
Photographer: Danforth Neal | @danforthneal
Floral & Decor: Kehoe Designs | @kehodesigns
Lighting Design: Black Oak Technical Productions | @blackoak.tech
Band & Sound: Aragon Artists | @aragonartists
Rentals: Tablescapes Event Rentals | @tablescapeschgo
Linens: BBJ La Tavola | @bbjlatavola
Makeup: Makeup By Toshi | @ToshiSzpyra
Tuxedos: Suit Supply | @suitsupply
Shoes: Gucci | @gucci
Accessories: Hermes & Tom Ford | @hermes & @tomford
Watches: Rolex | @rolex
Rings: David Yurman | @davidyurman
Dresser: A Sharp Dressed Man | @asharpdressedman1
Invitations: CJV Paper & Creative Touch Party Design | @cvjpaper & @creativetouchpartydesign
Watercolor Art: Lesley Beck Design | @lesleybeckdesign
Letterpress: Able Letterpress | @ableletterpress
Officiants & Judges: Family Friends
Gift Boxes: Carol’s Cookies, Garrett Popcorn, Jelly Belly | @carolscookies, @garrettpopcorn, @jellybellycandyco
Late Night Dueling Pianos: Howl2Go | @howl2go
