Julia & Michael's Holy Name Cathedral & City Hall Events Wedding Day

July 7, 2025 — KFP Weddings

Happy 2 Year Anniversary!


Julia & Michael-- happy anniversary to two people who are so obviously two peas in a pod. I loved this wedding day so much.


From the elegant backdrop of the Ambassador hotel, a monotone color scheme with the silky sheen of the bridesmaid's champagne colored dresses to compliment Julia's understated and elegant gown-- every detail planned perfectly by our bride-- to the dress whites and blues that the groom and his buddies wore... this wedding had personal touches all over. There is a solemness to a wedding ceremony at Holy Name Cathedral that gives me the good shivers. Finishing the celebration at City Hall Events in the West Loop was a cherry on top and a champagne pop- don't miss that fun photo op below!


Wishing you a lifetime of joy, mischief and fun J & M!!


(Vendors listed at the bottom of the post)

Black and white photo of elegant strapless wedding gown with cathedral train hanging in sunlit window.
Elegant wedding flat lay with pearl necklace, diamond rings in velvet boxes, and pink Parfums de Marly perfume bottle.
Light blue pointed-toe slingback heels displayed in front of lush white peony and rose bouquet.
Elegant bridal bouquet of white peonies, ranunculus, and garden roses with greenery on white fabric.
Black and white photo of bride in lace robe having eye makeup applied by artist.
Light blue pointed-toe slingback bridal heels resting beneath flowing white wedding veil on carpet.
Black and white silhouette of bride in robe gazing at wedding dress hanging in sunlit window.
Six bridesmaids in blush satin robes sitting on bed reading heartfelt notes during wedding morning preparations.
Black and white photo of bridesmaid fastening buttons on brides sleek strapless wedding gown by window.
Five bridesmaids in white satin gowns react with joy and excitement while standing together in a bright hotel room.
Black and white photo of bride in cathedral train gown with bridesmaids smiling during wedding preparations.
Black and white photo of naval officer having his collar adjusted by fellow officer before wedding.
Group of groomsmen in military dress uniforms smile together on rooftop terrace before wedding ceremony.
Military groom in white dress uniform laughs while reading letter from bride seated by window indoors.
Proud naval officer groom smiles in white dress uniform with gold buttons and military medals outdoors.
Bride in white gown and bridesmaid arrive at elegant venue entrance adorned with string lights.
Beaming military groom in decorated white dress uniform stands with bride peeking behind him at ceremony venue.
Naval officer groom in white uniform holds hands with bride in sleek gown outside stone building.
Smiling groom in military dress whites embraces bride in strapless wedding gown during emotional first look.
Bridesmaids in blush satin gowns laugh with bride in white dress while holding white floral bouquets outdoors.
Bride in white gown poses with five bridesmaids in champagne satin dresses holding white bouquets under blooming tree.
Beautiful bride in strapless white gown holds a white peony bouquet while posing in a lush green garden.
Groom poses with groomsmen in military dress uniforms and formal attire in an outdoor garden setting.
Elegant bride in strapless white gown with train poses beneath a flowering tree in a garden courtyard.
Radiant bride in strapless white satin gown smiles while holding a white rose bouquet in a garden.
Wedding assistant helps arrange the bride's dramatic cathedral veil in a lush garden courtyard setting.
Elegant bride in strapless gown and pearl necklace holds white peony bouquet beneath her flowing veil.
Groom in white suit lifts veil over smiling bride holding white bouquet in garden setting.
Groom in white suit embraces smiling bride holding a bouquet in a romantic black and white outdoor portrait.
Smiling military groom in white uniform with medals stands beside bride holding white rose bouquet outdoors.
Military groom in white dress uniform and bride in veil share intimate forehead touch with white bouquet.
Bride and groom pose by fountain with lush green ivy backdrop and bronze statue at garden venue.
Groom in white Navy dress uniform walks down the aisle escorted by his parents at a formal church wedding.
Father escorts bride in a white ball gown and veil down the aisle of a modern wedding chapel.
Bride and groom stand at the altar of a grand Gothic cathedral with vaulted ceilings during their wedding ceremony.
Bride in white gown walks down ornate church aisle with escort past wooden pews and pipe organ.
Smiling military officer in white dress uniform with medals at wedding ceremony, black and white.
Laughing bride and military groom sit together on church altar steps during wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom stand at altar of stunning Gothic church with arched ceiling and stained glass.
Bride and groom share first kiss at altar of ornate Gothic cathedral with vaulted ceiling.
View through church doors of military saber arch ceremony with crowd of wedding guests outside.
Bride and groom exit church through traditional military saber arch ceremony in black and white.
Military groom in white uniform dips bride for kiss during outdoor wedding saber arch ceremony.
Military wedding arch of sabers on church steps with bride and groom kissing surrounded by wedding party.
Smiling military groom in white uniform walks with bride through saber arch at church exit.
Bride and groom kissing on steps of Gothic stone church entrance with wedding party nearby.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss on a bridge with veil flowing in the wind against city skyline.
Military wedding party celebrates with bride and groom on Chicago bridge, bridesmaids in champagne gowns.
Wedding party walks together on terrace with Chicago skyline in background.
Bride and groom in white walk hand in hand along Chicago River with skyline.
Naval groom twirls bride in mermaid dress on Chicago bridge in black and white.
Naval officer groom lifts bride in white gown on Chicago city street.
Wedding party celebrates with champagne spray outside brick building with bridesmaids in champagne gowns.
Groom in white military uniform lifts bride in strapless gown on Chicago city street median.
Rustic wedding table centerpiece with white flowers, candles, and glass bottle decor.
Signature cocktail menu display with three elegant drinks at wedding bar.
Two bridesmaids in champagne satin gowns celebrate joyfully at wedding reception.
Bride and groom kiss while holding champagne glasses in front of elegant coupe tower at reception.
Couple in formal attire gives speech at wedding reception in industrial brick venue.
Groom in naval uniform holds bride's hand tenderly at wedding reception dinner table.
Wedding party seated at head table during reception in elegant brick venue with bar backdrop.
Wedding party and guests raising glasses in joyful toast at candlelit reception in brick venue.
Wedding party raising glasses in a toast at long reception table in industrial brick venue.
Couple in formal attire addresses wedding guests with microphone at reception.
Radiant bride smiles at groom during candlelit wedding reception dinner.
Bride and groom in military uniform smile during wedding reception speeches.
Bride and groom share a joyful moment at candlelit reception table with white floral centerpieces.
Energetic performer in red and gold costume entertaining wedding guests at industrial venue reception.
Bride and naval officer groom watching traditional Chinese lion dance performance at wedding reception.
Aerial view of elegant wedding reception in industrial venue with round globe lights and candlelit tables.
Groom in white suit toasts bride during romantic wedding reception celebration.
Wedding guests seated at candlelit tables watching reception program in black and white.
Bride and groom in naval uniform cutting white wedding cake at industrial venue reception.
Couple performs dramatic dip during energetic wedding reception dance.
Bride in white gown twirls during father-daughter dance at elegant wedding.
Bride and older gentleman share a tender moment dancing at wedding reception.
Groom in naval uniform dips bride during romantic first dance at wedding.
Three groomsmen in white naval uniforms proudly holding matching t-shirts at a wedding reception celebration.
Bride and groom dancing joyfully with guests at a lively wedding reception.
Bride in white jumpsuit and military groom celebrate on dance floor with drinks at wedding reception.
Black and white photo of lively wedding reception dance floor with guests and bridal party dancing.

Vendors:


Planning: Chelsea The Gilded Aisle Weddings

Beauty: Teresa Marie Artistry & Cecilia the Stylist

Prep: The Ambassador Hotel

Ceremony: Holy Name Cathedral

Reception & Catering: City Hall Events

Catering: Fire Cakes Donuts

Cinema: Sauer Productions

Entertainment: Blue Water Kings Banks

Flowers: Juliet Tan Floral Design

Photo Booth: Grin and Bear Booth

Transportation: 312 Limo

Assistant Shooter: Michael Gomez

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