Modern Luxury Weddings Chicago welcomed a bevy of brides to its 15th Annual Afternoon ofBridal Luxury wedding, where they sipped and shopped their way through the Gold Coast,making stops at top bridal salons and restaurants and meeting with wedding industry vendorsand pros for inspiration galore. The event kicked off at Waldorf Astoria Chicago, which wasdecked in luxe decor by Taylor & Co. Event Design and featured live entertainment by CagenMusic. Guests noshed breakfast bites and visited vendor tables before hitting the pavement.Maps created by Elizabeth Grace charted the course between retail stops, and pop-ups alongthe way—such as The DJ Firm’s mobile DJ truck—provided music. Sweet treats fromBittersweet Pastry Shop, ECBG Cake Studio, Flourish Cake Design, Toni Patisserie andVanille Patisserie were provided at each stop, and brides and grooms explored gorgeousgowns, glam inspo, men’s fashion and so much more. The walk culminated at ThompsonChicago, with more vendor showcases and a spot to pick up the ultimate luxury wedding swagbag sponsored by Bloomingdale’s, chock full of goodies and special offers from weddingvendors to help couples plan their perfect day.
Charitable Wedding Walk in support of Bright Pink Photography by LaCour Images
Special thanks to our sponsors, luxury retail partners and pop-up partners:
SIGNATURE HOTEL SPONSORWaldorf Astoria Chicago @wachicago
WEDDING DESIGNER & PLANNERDerrick Taylor, Taylor & Co. Event Design @taylorandcoevents
LIVE ENTERTAINMENTCagen Music @cagenmusic
DJ ENTERTAINMENT & MOBILE DJ TRUCKThe DJ Firm @ thedjfirm
SPARKLING WINE & PROSECCOBellissima Prosecco @bellissimaprosecco
SPIRITSParty in a Can @drinkpartycan
LINENS & RENTALSBBJ LaTavola @bbjlatavolaHall's Rental @hallsrental
STATIONERY & TOTE BAGSElizabeth Grace @1elizabethgrace
REGISTRY & SWAG BAGBloomingdale’s @bloomingdales
WEDDING RINGS & WATCHESRazny Jewelers @raznyjewelers
HAIR & MAKEUPBridal by Aga @bridalbyagaHair by Juan José @hairbyjuanjose
WEDDING FASHIONBella Bianca Bridal Couture @bellabiancabridalcoutureBella Bridesmaids @bellabridesmaidsDimitra's Bridal Couture @dimitrasbridalcoutureMira Couture @mira_coutureUltimate Bride @ultimatebridechicagoNathalie Loma Bridal @nathalieloma
GROOM’S FASHIONESQ @esqclothingEnzo Custom @enzocustomJoJayden @jojaydenNicholas Joseph @customsuitsyouSuitsupply @suitsupply
CAKE & SWEET TREATSBittersweet Pastry Shop @bittersweetpastryshopECBG Cake Studio @ecbg_studioFlourish Cake Design @flourishcakedesignToni Patisserie @tonipatisserieVanille Patisserie @vanillechicago
VENUES & CATERINGBig Star Food Truck @bigstarchicagoGibsons Steakhouse @gibsonssteakhouseOne Off Hospitality @avecchicago @publicanchicago
FINALE HOTEL SPONSORThompson Chicago @thompsonchicago
EVENT AND FASHION PHOTOGRAPHYLaCour Images @lacourimages
Charitable Wedding Walk in support of Bright Pink
