Millen and Kodey celebrated their wedding at The Crawford in Chicago, Illinois, with a vision that blended tropical romance and botanical elegance. Their design featured shades of green and white, complemented by colorful floral accents, including the striking beauty of birds of paradise. Lush greenery, delicate flowers, and carefully arranged reception tables created a fresh, sophisticated atmosphere. Our Chicago Wedding Photographers captured the details that brought their vision to life, from the elegant ceremony setting to the joyful moments shared with family and friends.

A Love Story Rooted in Everyday Moments

Millen and Kodey met on Hinge and built their relationship around enjoying life together. They love discovering new restaurants, returning to favorite spots, running errands together, and relaxing at home. Their story is a reminder that love often grows through the simple experiences couples share every day. Their wedding reflected that same feeling of connection, bringing their favorite people together for a celebration that felt personal and welcoming.

The botanical theme gave their day a distinctive look. White florals and shades of green created a clean, natural foundation, while colorful blooms added personality and tropical flair. The reception featured thoughtfully styled tables, elegant chairs, warm lighting, and floral arrangements that complemented the venue’s bright interiors. The ceremony brought everyone together in a beautiful setting filled with anticipation and emotion. From the wedding party portraits to the couple’s first moments as newlyweds, every part of the celebration offered meaningful memories to preserve.

The Crawford provided an elegant backdrop for their vision, with contemporary interiors that worked beautifully alongside the botanical styling. Our photography and videography team documented the wedding day as it unfolded, capturing the décor, candid interactions, and special moments on the dance floor. The Timeless editing style keeps the colors natural and the photographs classic, allowing the details and emotions to remain at the center of the story.

Our Chicago Wedding Photographers love capturing celebrations that reflect each couple’s personality and style. Visit our reviews page to hear from past clients, explore our photography and videography packages, and discover more real weddings on our blog. We have photographed many real weddings and would love to capture your story too.

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!

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Chicago Wedding Photographers at The Crawford

Chicago offers a remarkable variety of wedding photography settings, from elegant city architecture and historic landmarks to lush gardens and contemporary event spaces. Couples can explore the greenery of Lincoln Park, the scenic paths of the Chicago Botanic Garden, or the dramatic skyline views along the Chicago Riverwalk. The city’s mix of urban energy and peaceful outdoor spaces makes it possible to create galleries with many different moods. The Crawford adds another option for couples who appreciate a modern, polished setting that can be styled to suit botanical designs, romantic florals, and sophisticated receptions. Our photography team considers the venue’s natural light, layout, and design when planning portraits and documenting the celebration.

Our Chicago Wedding Photographers work throughout Chicago and the wider Illinois area, helping couples feel confident from planning through the wedding day. We provide guidance on portrait locations, timing, family groupings, and poses while making space for candid moments and genuine interactions. Whether your vision is botanical and romantic, modern and minimal, or classic and formal, we tailor our approach to the setting and your preferences. Our Timeless, Airy, and Rustic editing styles offer different ways to finish your images while preserving the story of your day. From downtown celebrations to weddings in nearby suburbs, our team brings professional experience, thoughtful preparation, and attention to detail to every event.

Chicago Wedding Videographers at The Crawford

Chicago’s combination of architectural landmarks, waterfront views, gardens, and stylish event venues provides a dynamic backdrop for wedding films. The city offers opportunities to capture everything from sweeping skyline scenes to intimate details inside a beautifully designed reception space. At venues like The Crawford, contemporary interiors and carefully styled décor can help create a polished visual story. The surrounding city also offers a range of settings for additional footage, depending on the couple’s schedule and preferred style.

Our Chicago wedding videographers serve couples across Chicago and throughout Illinois, documenting the moments that make each celebration unique. They capture vows, speeches, first dances, candid reactions, and joyful time with family and friends. When appropriate and permitted, drone footage can add an expansive view of the city or venue surroundings. Our team works with the wedding timeline to capture these moments naturally without taking couples away from their celebration for too long. With a variety of videography packages available, couples can choose coverage that suits their plans. From intimate gatherings to lively receptions, we create films that preserve the atmosphere, emotion, and memories of your wedding day.