Artifact Events Chicago wedding bride and groom sitting at reception table cheersing champagne

Our amazing July wedding is surely one of our favorites from the year that we just have to share! It was so hard narrowing down photos from Sydni and Jalen’s wedding day - everything was so beautiful and so much fun! Their wedding was in the perfect weather and really went off without a hitch. We provided day-of coordination to make sure the ceremony and reception ran smoothly at Artifact Events in Chicago.

ADD MORE ABOUT GOALS FOR THE DAY - not modern, more sophisticated. met on Hinge, not originally from Chicago but showing off their current city, love to dance, have dinners, etc.. Both describe each other as down-to-earth. They love to travel, VIBE: Garden, ethereal, timeless, modern. Want to spend time having fun in the morning getting ready with the girls, want to be in-the-moment, ceremony is really important to them, making sure no one comes to them with questions, making sure people aren’t too late because everyone is typically late.

Artifact Events Chicago wedding invitation suite details shot with invite rings perfume jewelry earrings and flowers — The details were stunning to start off the day - Everything really matched the classy, elegant feeling throughout the day. It’s always so fun to see all of the little details from a wedding that you have spent time and money crafting together. It’s wonderful to see all of your efforts pulled together in this way!

Artifact Events Chicago wedding groom and groomsmen photos walking through Chicago city streets in tuxes and sunglasses — The guys got ready in their hotel at Residence Inn Downtown in the Loop and the girls got ready at Sydni and Jalen’s apartment. It was great to have two photographers so they could get photos of both groups with their favorite people!

Artifact Events Chicago wedding girls bride and bridesmaids getting ready with slippers and robes laughing together — After the girls got their hair and makeup done, they came over to the venue to get dressed and hang out in their upstairs area. It was nice to be in the venue already so they didn’t have to travel much and could take photos together!

Sydni’s attire was AMAZING - she had thought of every detail to really create that elegant, sleek beauty that we all know and love! Her cathedral-length veil was stunning, the earrings were so unique, and she looked absolutely stunning.

The ceremony spot really hit the nail on the head for the ethereal, modern, garden feeling that they wanted. We were so pleased with the weather being absolutely perfect and also how everything looked - Flowerchild did an amazing job bringing the look together perfectly!

Artifact Events Chicago wedding courtyard south first floor processional ready with floral arch and floral arrangements down aisle

Sydni and Jalen opted not to do a first look because they really wanted to be in the moment and didn’t want to do too much posing before the wedding. They cared deeply about the emotional aspect of the ceremony and we made sure that they were really able to be present with their family and friends.

As the cocktail hour was happening after their beautiful ceremony in the courtyard at Artifact Events, the guests were directed inside for cocktail hour and the reception space was nearly ready. We absolutely loved the all-white decor and the warmth of the space - it was truly so beautiful and modern! The sweetheart table also was incredible - the flowers were amazing and the venue’s wooden table really brought everything together in our opinion. We have been leaning more towards sweetheart tables because your wedding party can sit with all of the guests they know while you and your love have an intimate dinner together. It’s also an easier way to make a statement because you have to decorate less but it can really be a beautiful focal point.

Artifact Events Chicago wedding south first floor reception centerpieces and tablescapes white modern classic elegant candles and flowers guest tables

Artifact Events Chicago wedding south first floor reception sweetheart table florals on floors and arch behind table with candles and bud vases

The wedding party attire definitely added to the modern, classy look with their champagne, floor-length dresses and black tuxes. They didn’t take a lot of wedding party photos which was actually nice so they could all enjoy themselves for cocktail hour too!

During cocktail hour, Sydni and Jalen did get to enjoy some time together doing their couple’s photos and we have to say they are definitely some of the most beautiful photos in the album. We definitely loved how happy they were and the photos with their signature drinks were super cute too!

After cocktail hour, we directed guests to their seats and got the evening started with a grand entrance from the couple, a champagne tower, their first dance, and then dinner. We had some speeches and their cake cutting and got into dancing finally! We know Sydni and Jalen were really excited to get on the dance floor and it was a great meal to get the party ready for a good time.

The dance floor was full through the whole evening - EVERYONE wanted to dance and that’s exactly what they did! Some of our favorite parts of the wedding day is really getting to see you and your family and friends all be able to let loose and enjoy yourselves all night long. It really is a pleasure getting to see our couples have a good time and really get to focus on the fun for their wedding!

Sydni then changed into a reception dress and we think it was one of the best of the year! When she came down the stairs after changing, everyone was so excited and it really energized the party seeing her literally sparkle. We loved the photos they got of them in her evening dress at their rented bar or on the beautiful staircase they did their grand entrance from - there are so many beautiful spots at Artifact Events for photos and they really took full advantage of that!