Vi and Alex’s wedding at Galleria Marchetti in Chicago is a special one to me. This is in part due to the fact that the two crafted an excellent and gorgeous wedding, but also because the two are close friends of mine. As it turns out, Vi is actually one of the first people I ever took photos of during her senior session years ago. This made their wedding day all the more fun, impactful, and emotional for me to document. I can’t wait for you all to get a glimpse into their classy summer wedding day, one that I’ll forever love to look back on.

Getting Ready for the Day

Vi and Alex’s wedding day began with the two getting ready with the help and hype from their wedding party members. Alex and his crew got ready at his family's home in Portage Park, while Vi and her gals got ready in a gorgeous hotel in Chicago. The air was practically buzzing with energy and excitement as everyone was SO ready to make this special day one Vi and Alex would cherish. After a couple drinks, a good amount of photos, and a TON of laughter everyone made their way to Galleria Marchetti in Chicago for Vi and Alex’s wedding ceremony.

A Gorgeous Wedding Ceremony at Galleria Marchetti in Chicago

Galleria Marchetti is an incredibly stunning wedding venue in Chicago’s River West neighborhood. The space has a breathtaking amount of natural light to work with, and when combined with their tasteful use of string lights and Vi and Alex’s beautiful decorations, the space truly came to life for their ceremony. The space was filled with their loved ones, eagerly waiting for the celebration to begin. With no first look as a part of their day, anticipation was sky high for Vi and Alex as well. Upon seeing each other that anxiousness was swiftly relieved and replaced with feelings of the purest joy. The two shared their vows, prompting quite a few tears of joy throughout the crowd, before officially becoming newlyweds.

A Night of Dancing at Galleria Marchetti

Cocktail hour began immediately following the ceremony, during which Vi, Alex, and I spent primarily taking portrait photos. Another fantastic aspect of Galleria Marchetti as a wedding venue in Chicago is that they have their own designated outdoor space for said portrait photos. Complete with a brick path, walls of ivy, and a picturesque neighborhood surrounding it to boot, their newlywed, wedding party, and family portraits were stress free and gorgeous. From there it was time for Vi and Alex to enjoy themselves as they celebrated with their friends and family into the night. The abundance of natural light came in handy once more, as we enjoyed the most beautiful cotton candy sky while the sun set. The day could not have been a more perfect celebration from start to finish.

Documenting Vi and Alex’s wedding at Galleria Marchetti in Chicago felt like something straight out of a storybook. It was an expertly crafted day, thanks to Vi and Alex’s planning as well as the incredible team of vendors I feel honored to have been a part of. If you’d like the team at Forest City Photographs to document your wedding day send an inquiry through our contact page so we can start the planning process today!