Chicago Bottom Lounge Wedding

 Posted on July 26, 2015      by 2swansPhotography
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Chicago Bottom Lounge Wedding

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Angela and Bill – June 20th, 2015

 

Angela and Bill tied the knot at the Holy Family Church in Chicago and held their reception at the West Loop’s Bottom Lounge. This is one of the most fun and laid-back, but beautiful weddings I’ve had the pleasure of shooting as a wedding photographer. The Bottom Lounge has always occupied a special place in my heart as an enthusiastic attendee of small indie shows, so when I found out that their wedding would be taking place at one of my favorite concert venues, I was admittedly skeptical but intrigued. Based on my experience, the Bottom Lounge conjured images of sweaty mosh pits, far short of anything resembling appropriate wedding affair. Little did I know, the Bottom Lounge has an upstairs space and outdoor patio that provides the most charming and elegant setting for a wedding reception. Keep scrolling for some more whimsical little details, and check out more photos in the gallery!

 

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outdoor patio at the Bottom Lounge with the Chicago skyline visible

 

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Angela has such big, captivating eyes!

 

 

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The flower girl with her mother: “Isn’t her wedding dress pretty?”

 

 

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Pretty indeed…I just had to take a close-up shot of the lace.

 

 

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sparkly bridal shoes!

 

 

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Angela with her younger and older sister, being helped into her shoes…Almost time to walk down the aisle!

 

 

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awe-inspiring majesty of the Holy Family Church in Chicago

 

 

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This is so beautiful: Angela had the signature of her late mother made into a bracelet for herself and her sisters.

 

 

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Just married! The newly minted Mr. and Mrs. at the outdoor patio of the Bottom Lounge.

 

 

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Sunflowers are such happy flowers! Loving these bold, colorful bouquets

 

 

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the moment when everything comes together perfectly and there is nothing left to do than to enjoy the company of your loved ones

 

 

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this venue just feels so down-to-earth yet elegant -quite a refreshing change from some of the more uppity banquet halls

 

 

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scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and drinks to get started

 

 

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one of the unique activities that you’ll only find at Bottom Lounge weddings: pinball machines!

 

 

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guests enjoying the picturesque view of the Chicago night sky as the L occasionally passes by

 

 

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How adorable! coloring books and crayons for the kids

 

 

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CANDY? YES PLEASE! a wedding favor that no one can resist

 

 

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gold painted table numbers atop wood slabs give a rustic, hand-made touch to the decor

 

 

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another fun activity courtesy of the Bottom Lounge: photobooth! ack, this is too cute!

 

 

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Congratulations, Angela and Bill!

 

Aside from the eye-catching decor and lovely details, the most touching aspects of the wedding were the heartfelt toasts and genuine outpouring of love for the newlyweds. Bill’s older brother expressed the most simple words of advice that we would all be wise to follow: “Live in the now.”

 

All photos by 2Swans Photography. More pictures in the gallery.