Real Weddings: Crista + Bill

I have been so busy with wedding season that I have fallen behind a bit on sharing lovely weddings with all the fabulous EAD readers. But I am so happy to be able to share a truly stunning and inspirational wedding from Labor Day weekend with all of you.

Crista and Bill were married at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) here in Chicago. I was so excited about this wedding, as it was one of the last before a wonderful exhibit by Olaffur Eliasson was taken down (if he ever exhibits in your city, please go!). This was my favourite exhibit I’ve seen in a long while, and I couldn’t wait to shoot in such a colourful and inspiring environment.

Bill and Crista are both creatives, and Crista did a beautiful job pulling together a gorgeous event that felt relaxed and artistic.  It was also an incredibly emotional day, with Crista and her sister crying throughout the day–it was really lovely and sweet, and I was so happy to be able to share in the day along with my second photographer, Frank. Also, a big thanks to the amazing team at Kehoe Designs for designing the stunning florals that perfectly played off the rainbow of colours in the exhibit, while not being overkill. Really wonderful job; highly recommend them for very creative and unique displays and bouquets (we were all swooning over the succulents)!

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Opening a present from Bill…

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Thanks to Frank for taking the original of this!

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Venue: MCA
Catering: Wolfgang Puck at the MCA (who I might also add was on the ball throughout the night!)
Dress: J. Crew
DJs: Toast & Jam
Bouquets and centerpieces: Kehoe

we heart your comments!
  1. Love this wedding!!

  2. I love the centerpieces. Very unique.

  3. What a great venue and wedding -all those lovely vibrant colours, you’ve captured it so beautifully.

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  5. I love all of the modern elements. It was so uplifting and bright.

  6. I love the location…such a perfect pairing for their style! Great job Olivia!

  7. Wow. What an amazing location!!

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