http://www.photographik.org support@photographik.org http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/chicagoweddingphotographer Blurbit entries from Eric OConnor en eric@alloriphotography.com http://www.photographik.org/imagestore/1/1097/logo.jpg http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/chicagoweddingphotographer http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/chicagoweddingphotographer/1214/Holy-Name-Cathedral-in-Chicago-Wedding-Pictures http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/chicagoweddingphotographer/1214/Holy-Name-Cathedral-in-Chicago-Wedding-Pictures http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/chicagoweddingphotographer/1214/Holy-Name-Cathedral-in-Chicago-Wedding-Pictures Tue 07 Feb 2012 22:34:52 GMT Holy Name Cathedral is the home to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago and the parish to many Catholics.  This wedding venue is a perfect setting for a religious wedding ceremony.

This Catholic church is located downtown and available for weddings to registered parishioners and their children.  Couples interested in having their wedding ceremony at Holy Name are allowed to register to the parish and book their wedding ceremony date after four months as parishioners.

This Gothic architectural church was originally constructed in 1875. With its bronze statues, towering marble columns and illuminated stained glass windows, this church is a masterpiece and will offer stunning wedding pictures year round.

Holy Name Cathedral wedding pictures are priceless and offer the perfect combination of religion and tradition.  While there are strict rules for wedding photographers in the church, Chicago wedding photographer Allori Photography has had experience photographing in this wedding venue and will always be respectful of the church’s policies while still capturing wedding photographs you will love.]]> http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/chicagoweddingphotographer/1213/Assumption-Catholic-Church-Wedding-Pictures-Chicago http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/chicagoweddingphotographer/1213/Assumption-Catholic-Church-Wedding-Pictures-Chicago http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/chicagoweddingphotographer/1213/Assumption-Catholic-Church-Wedding-Pictures-Chicago Tue 07 Feb 2012 22:09:07 GMT Assumption Catholic Church is located on Illinois Street in downtown Chicago, two blocks away from the Merchandise Mart.  It was originally built in 1886 and stands today as a popular wedding ceremony venue for Catholics in Chicago.

This wedding ceremony venue is housed with richly colored stained glass windows that bring in light throughout the church.  The white and cream walls add to the brightness of this wedding venue, offering the perfect setting for wedding pictures.

Wedding couples who wish to be married in this church are not required to be parishioners of the parish.  Catholics who are looking for a wedding venue close to their downtown wedding reception venue can easily hold their ceremony here.

While the church offers excellent scenery for wedding photographs, the wedding party can also venture outside to some of the nearby landmarks and city settings to capture that perfect Chicago wedding picture.

Chicago wedding photographer Allori Photography has some great examples below of weddings performed at Assumption Catholic Church.]]> http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/chicagoweddingphotographer/1211/Chicago-History-Museum-Wedding-Pictures http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/chicagoweddingphotographer/1211/Chicago-History-Museum-Wedding-Pictures http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/chicagoweddingphotographer/1211/Chicago-History-Museum-Wedding-Pictures Wed 01 Feb 2012 01:32:47 GMT The Chicago History Museum offers a setting rich in both history and culture for your wedding day. Located in Lincoln Park, this Chicago wedding venue is just minutes away from downtown.

The Chicago Room, the space reserved for weddings, offers a large amount of space perfect for your wedding ceremony and reception. The room contains Georgian architecture and contains large windows with views of the gardens and outdoor plaza.

If you are looking for an outdoor wedding ceremony, the outdoor plaza offers a peaceful setting with spectacular views of Lincoln Park and the Gold Coast.

With 4,850 square feet, this Chicago reception venue is spacious enough for a variety of wedding sizes and can seat up to 500 guests.

At the Chicago History Museum, it will be easy to find a spot for your wedding pictures. Whether you wish to stay inside or out in the garden, or if you want to take a quick trip downtown for some Chicago wedding photographs, your background possibilities are unlimited.

More wedding pictures from Chicago wedding photographer Allori Photography has taken at the Chicago History Museum.]]> http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/chicagoweddingphotographer/1210/The-Ivy-Room-at-Tree-Studios-Wedding-Pictures http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/chicagoweddingphotographer/1210/The-Ivy-Room-at-Tree-Studios-Wedding-Pictures http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/chicagoweddingphotographer/1210/The-Ivy-Room-at-Tree-Studios-Wedding-Pictures Wed 01 Feb 2012 01:13:42 GMT The Ivy Room has been home to several outstanding wedding ceremonies and receptions and can be found in downtown Chicago in the River North neighborhood.

While it is located amidst the excitement of city life, the secluded feel of the hidden courtyard and indoor space creates an intimate setting for you and your wedding guests.

Outside, the ivy walled courtyard in this venue offers a bold setting for wedding pictures as well as a great option for the background to your ceremony or cocktail hour.

Inside the venue, the banquet hall can accommodate seating for up to 180 guests for dinner with ample room for a dance floor.  

Nearby, you can take your wedding party out for some fun Chicago pictures.  The Chicago River is a few blocks away and has some very well-kept riverside spaces. Or you can wander along Michigan Avenue for more of an metropolitan backdrop to your wedding pictures.  

More Ivy Room wedding pictures from Chicago Wedding Photographer Allori Photography.]]> http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/chicagoweddingphotographer/1209/River-East-Art-Center-Wedding-Pictures http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/chicagoweddingphotographer/1209/River-East-Art-Center-Wedding-Pictures http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/chicagoweddingphotographer/1209/River-East-Art-Center-Wedding-Pictures Wed 01 Feb 2012 00:50:17 GMT
Located in the downtown Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago, the River East Art Center is one of the only Chicago wedding venues that can offer a view of the Chicago River right outside its balcony.

Favored for its contemporary and modern feel, this museum offers a large loft style space that will allow for weddings of any size. Many wedding couples choose to host both the wedding ceremony and reception in this venue which can easily accommodate both.

Some of the stylish features inside include a large water wall, natural wood floors with exposed brick, and an open two story floor that allows guests to look down at the dance floor.  Guests can also admire the view of the Chicago River from the outdoor patio.  River East Art Center wedding pictures will include stunning backdrops in every spot.

Wedding guests will easily be accommodated with nearby hotels right in the neighborhood including the Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons, and the Trump International Hotel.

Streeterville is also home to many classic Chicago wedding picture locations, including the Wrigley Building and the Magnificent Mile.  Nearby wedding picture locations, from Allori Photography.
]]> http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/chicagoweddingphotographer/1195/Best-Wedding-Venues-in-Chicago http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/chicagoweddingphotographer/1195/Best-Wedding-Venues-in-Chicago http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/chicagoweddingphotographer/1195/Best-Wedding-Venues-in-Chicago Thu 22 Dec 2011 17:19:03 GMT Images of The Best Chicago Wedding Venues

At Allori Photography we’ve had the pleasure of capturing some of the best Chicago wedding venues in town. Since we are Chicago wedding photographers, we wanted to share in some of the unique attributes that these wedding venues have to offer to help make your wedding ceremony and reception shine, and to provide a great setting for your wedding pictures.

●Chicago Cultural Center
●Chicago History Museum
●Galleria Marchetti
●Chicago Illuminating Company
●Ivy Room at Tree Studios
●River East Art Center

Chicago Cultural Center
Without a doubt the Chicago Cultural Center is one of the most beautiful venues to host your wedding. With gorgeous private rooms available for both your wedding ceremony and reception, every inch of space inside is a great backdrop for beautiful wedding pictures. Located right on Michigan Avenue across from Millennium Park, the Chicago Cultural Center is at the heart and soul of downtown Chicago.



Chicago History Museum
For a truly historic event, what better place to hold your wedding then at the Chicago History Museum. Equipped with both indoor and outdoor wedding venue space, your wedding ceremony can have a completely different setting than your reception with your guests only having to travel a few feet away. Between the ballroom and the patio, there are several places to capture perfect pictures of your wedding day as well as the city’s Lincoln Park and Gold Coast skyline.



Galleria Marchetti
Galleria Marchetti is one of the few rare wedding venues in Chicago that can offer the setting of an intimate garden wedding within minutes of downtown Chicago. Your outdoor wedding ceremony will be secluded from the hustle of the city streets and the tented Pavilion offers a rich space for your guests to gather for the reception.  The gardens of this Chicago venue create some of the best wedding photographs the city can offer.




Chicago Illuminating Company
For the modern couple who like to think outside the box, the Chicago Illuminating Company is the best Chicago wedding venue to throw your wedding reception.  Located in the South Loop, this wedding spot offers brightly lit rooms that are ready for you to add personal touches, or use as they stand.  If you’re looking for a place in Chicago to have wedding pictures that are unique and unlike any other, this venue is your best bet.

 
Ivy Room at Tree Studios
The Ivy Room at Tree Studios ranks as one of Chicago’s best wedding venues simply for its beautiful options.  You can hold your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception throughout its indoor and outdoor spaces and feel as if you have entered an entirely new venue each time. The outdoor ivy wall will be a perfect backdrop for your wedding pictures and the indoor space will leave you with pictures of your guests enjoying every minute of your special day.




River East Art Center
If you’re looking for a Chicago feeling on the outside with a sleek, distinguished setting on the inside, River East Art Center combines the best of both worlds.  With the river located right outside this two story, open air art museum, this wedding venue offers a perfect setting for your wedding pictures as well as holds the title as one of the best Chicago wedding venue locations in town.
]]> http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/chicagoweddingphotographer/1176/Fourth-Presbyterian-Chicago-Wedding-Pictures http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/chicagoweddingphotographer/1176/Fourth-Presbyterian-Chicago-Wedding-Pictures http://www.photographik.org/blurbits/chicagoweddingphotographer/1176/Fourth-Presbyterian-Chicago-Wedding-Pictures Thu 03 Nov 2011 19:41:02 GMT Fourth Presbyterian Church is located on Michigan Ave in Chicago. It is directly across from the Hancock Building. After your wedding you can easily reach some of the most popular photography locations for wedding pictures in Chicago. North Ave beach is just a short drive north and Michigan Ave is a few steps out the front door. 

Speaking of the front door, Fourth Presbyterian has an old world feel with a giant entrance with massive artistic doors opening to the sanctuary. If you have a large guest list or you like the idea of a long aisle, this is the church for you. The aisle at Fourth Presbyterian is surrounded by large arching concrete forms that lead to the ceiling. The arches and long aisle draw all attention to you on the altar. 

All churches have rules, but there is one rule at Fourth Presbyterian regarding weddng pictures that stands out. Brides must arrive one hour before the ceremony. This is quite a bit early that most churches but nothing to worry about. At Allori Photography, we use this time for pictures of you with your bridesmaids or family. 

We love Fourth Presbyterian weddings and we think you will to. Rather than explain the interior of Fourth Presbyterian in Chicago we thought you would like to see some Real Wedding pictures from a Chicago wedding photographer Allori Photography.]]>