Catherine and Colin’s downtown Chicago wedding was filled with warm fall colors, a classic color palette, and beautiful city vibes. They chose Rockwell on The River as their venue, and the beauty of downtown Chicago provided the perfect backdrop for their entire day.

The Details & Getting Ready For Their Fall Wedding

The day began with Catherine and Colin getting ready separately, and they chose to not do a first look. I loved the classic color palette they selected for their wedding day. Catherine’s hair and makeup were done by Pin Me Up Chicago. She wore a simple yet elegant white gown with a square neckline and long sleeves. The bridesmaids wore sleek, dark dresses which added a beautiful pop of color.

A Beautiful Saint Clement Parish Wedding Ceremony in Chicago, Illinois

Catherine and Colin had a beautiful indoor wedding ceremony at Saint Clement Parish in Chicago, surrounded by their closest family and friends. The parish, with it’s grand vaulted ceilings, intricate glass windows, and stunning architectural details, felt warm and inviting—an ideal backdrop for Colin and Catherine’s downtown Chicago wedding! Afterward, the newlyweds greeted their friends and family outside, and then we took the Premier Trolley for wedding portraits.

Fall Downtown Chicago Wedding Portraits in The Heart of The City & at The Wrigley Building

After the ceremony, Catherine, Colin, the entire wedding party, and I got on the trolley and headed downtown for their Chicago wedding portraits. This was one of my favorite times of day—capturing portraits in the heart of the city at The Wrigley Building! There are always so many people and wedding parties around, but we managed to steal a few moments where they had the whole place to themselves and were able to capture some truly beautiful photos.

Cocktail Hour & Wedding Reception at Rockwell on The River

After their downtown Chicago wedding portraits, we then got back on the trolley and headed to Rockwell on The River. Catherine and Colin enjoyed mingling with their guests during their outdoor cocktail hour before heading into their reception. The night was filled with heartfelt speeches, delicious food, and plenty of dancing! Overall, the Powers fall downtown Chicago wedding was stunning. It was such an honor to be their Chicago wedding photographer.

Planning Your Downtown Chicago Wedding? I’d Love to Connect

If you’re planning your own downtown Chicago wedding, I hope Catherine and Colin’s beautiful day has inspired you. And if you’re looking for a Chicago wedding photographer who will capture your day in a timeless and editorial style, I would love to connect with you.

You can learn more about me here. If I seem like the right wedding photographer for you, then inquire with me. In the meantime, feel free to browse more weddings on the blog for all the inspiration!

Arielle Peters Photography | Chicago Wedding Photographer

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Ceremony Venue: @saintclementparish
| Reception Venue: @rockwellontheriver | Photography: @arielle.peters | Planning & Design: @livenitup | Videography: @zachmundzicmedia | Florals: @kehoedesigns
| Makeup/Hair: @pinmeupchicago | DJ: @figmedia | Catering: @jewelleventscatering
Transportation: @premiertrolley