The J Parker Wedding of Stephanie and Cristian is a delight to see! There’s something undeniably magnetic about The J Parker, a rooftop space where Chicago’s skyline meets the soft shimmer of the lake. It’s modern, airy, and effortlessly chic, making it one of our favorite spots to photograph intimate celebrations. The natural light pours in from every angle, the city stretches out in all directions, and every moment feels elevated, quite literally. Couples love this venue for its blend of contemporary style and breathtaking views, a perfect backdrop for a day filled with emotion and connection.
Stephanie & Cristian’s wedding embraced that energy beautifully. Their civil ceremony was heartfelt and sincere, unfolding with the quiet joy that comes from choosing forever in a setting that feels both relaxed and refined. The room carried that warm rooftop glow, framing their vows with soft skies and sweeping city views.
Afterward, we wandered through The J Parker’s stylish spaces for romantic portraits: Stephanie’s tea-length gown sparkling with every step, Cristian smiling at her like she was the only person in the world. Then we headed to City Hall and the surrounding streets, where the urban architecture, soft light, and lively atmosphere added a cinematic feel to every frame. Each portrait felt spontaneous, genuine, and full of love.
At Original Weddings, we’re passionate about documenting days just like this: intimate, joyful, and authentically yours. Whether you’re planning a chic rooftop ceremony, a downtown elopement, or something entirely your own, we’d love to help you relive every moment through heartfelt photography and film created with care and intention. 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!
The J Parker 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.
