You’d love to see Stephanie and Cristian’s Chicago City Hall Wedding! Chicago City Hall has a charm that feels timeless: marble corridors, grand staircases, and soft, dramatic natural light that bounces off every polished surface. It’s one of our favorite places to photograph a wedding in the city because every corner offers a cinematic backdrop. The architecture mixes elegance with urban character, making even the simplest civil ceremony feel full of significance. Whether it’s the symmetry of the hallways, the sweeping lines of the staircases, or the way the light filters in through tall windows, Chicago City Hall turns intimate moments into stunning visual stories.
Stephanie & Cristian embraced every bit of that magic. Their civil ceremony was heartfelt and uncomplicated, exactly the kind of union that feels centered on connection and intention.
Afterward, we wandered through City Hall together, capturing portraits that highlighted both their chemistry and the building’s architectural beauty. Stephanie’s tea-length gown sparkled with every step, Cristian smiling at her like she was the only person in the world. The mix of quiet corners, textured stone, and grand arches created a romantic atmosphere around them. Stepping outside, the surrounding streets added another layer: classic Chicago energy, soft sunlight against historic facades, and moments of genuine laughter between the two of them as they soaked in their first hours as newlyweds.
Couples love choosing Chicago City Hall for their wedding because it blends intimacy with an iconic city feel. It’s perfect for those who want something simple yet striking, an environment where love takes center stage while the setting adds depth, elegance, and a sense of place. And with some of the city’s most photogenic streets just steps away, it offers endless opportunities for portraits that feel modern, urban, and deeply personal.
At Original Weddings, we’re always honored to document celebrations like Stephanie & Cristian’s. Their day was proof that a civil ceremony can be just as emotional, stylish, and meaningful as any grand event. Every look, every touch, and every corner of City Hall told a story, and we loved capturing it all. Want to be so sure about us? You can visit our reviews page to see what couples we’ve captured their day say about us. We can’t wait to capture your day next!
Original Weddings is a team of Chicago wedding photographers and videographers. Please click here to learn more about our Chicago photography and videography services. This wedding was edited in our Timeless editing style. We offer three different photography editing styles: Timeless, Airy and Rustic. Please click here to learn more about our photography styles. You pick the style you love for your photos!
Chicago City Hall Wedding Photos
Chicago Wedding Photographers
As Chicago wedding photographers, we’re endlessly inspired by the heart of this city: its architecture, its energy, its skyline, and the way each neighborhood tells a completely different story. At Original Weddings, we approach every celebration with a blend of creativity, intuition, and genuine connection. Whether your wedding is taking place at a chic rooftop like The J Parker, the timeless halls of City Hall, an elegant hotel ballroom, or along the lakefront at sunset, our goal is always the same: to create images that feel honest, emotional, and uniquely yours.
We believe great wedding photography is more than documenting moments, it’s preserving the atmosphere, the relationships, the laughter, the tiny gestures, and the in-between scenes that you might not notice in the moment but will treasure for a lifetime. Chicago’s ever-changing backdrops give us endless opportunities to craft photographs that feel cinematic yet grounded in real emotion. From intimate elopements to full wedding weekends, we take the time to understand who you are as a couple and what matters most to you. Whether you’re celebrating in downtown Chicago or anywhere across Illinois, we’re here to tell your love story with artistry, warmth, and intention, capturing your day in a way that feels beautifully, unmistakably yours.
Chicago Wedding Videographers
As Chicago wedding videographers, we craft films that bring your day back to life with movement, emotion, and storytelling. This city offers cinematic backdrops, from sweeping skyline views to charming neighborhood streets, and we love weaving those elements into your wedding story. At Original Weddings, our films are heartfelt, intentional, and created to preserve the energy of your celebration, whether you’re exchanging vows at City Hall, hosting a rooftop ceremony, or celebrating by the lake. We capture the laughter, the tears, the toasts, and the quiet moments in between, turning them into a timeless film you’ll relive again and again.
