Wedding at The Signature Room on the 95th Floor – Sarah and Sean

March 9, 2023

Sean and Sarah’s romantic wedding at The Signature Room on the 95th Floor was everything they could have hoped for and more. Their simple wedding day was spent surrounded by their closest family and friends. They knew they wanted to focus on spending all their time with their loved ones.  Sean and Sarah met through mutual friends and started dating soon after. This eventually led to Sean’s surprise proposal to Sarah.  They were sitting outside by the fireplace drinking wine with their dogs when Sarah turned away for a second, only to look back and see Sean on one knee.  He asked Sarah to marry him without a ring, and took her to pick out her own the following day!  

When Sean and Sarah reached out asking me to document their wedding day they knew they wanted to prioritize spending time with their loved ones on their wedding day. As a hybrid documentary wedding photographer, I was able to document their day in a way that allowed them to be present while still giving them all the photos that they could want from their day. Their wedding day was timeless, family focussed, and everything they wanted out of their day.

Wedding rings in an olive green velvet box surrounded by white flowers.
A love note from a bride to her groom the morning of their wedding.
A lace wedding dress hangs from a hotel room door hanging from a white hanger with the brides future last name scripted in the wire.
A bridal purse with the brides future name written in glitter on the purse. The purse sits with other details from the brides wedding day including flowers and the wedding rings.
The bride sits in cream satin bridal pajamas having her makeup applied by her hair and makeup artist from Pin Me Up Chicago
Bride holds her dress up while her bridesmaid puts on her shoes in their hotel room before their wedding.
The father of the bride sees his daughter for the first time on her wedding day.
The bride holds her fathers hands smiling with him before leaving for her wedding ceremony in Chicago
The bride holds her fathers hands smiling with him before leaving for her wedding ceremony in Chicago
A bride holds her bouquet of white roses standing next to a window in her Chicago hotel before her wedding at the 95th floor.
A bride holds her bouquet of white roses standing next to a window in her Chicago hotel before her wedding at the 95th floor Signature Room.
A bride holds her bouquet of white roses standing next to a window in her Chicago hotel before her wedding at the 95th floor Signature Room.

Their Wedding at the Signature Room on the 95th Floor

Sarah spent the morning getting ready with her loved ones before heading over to the John Hancock Center for their intimate ceremony.  Sarah is very close with her father, so seeing them walking down the aisle together to meet Sean at the end was a super emotional moment for her and her family. Their ceremony was beautiful and heartfelt with an absolutely gorgeous view of Chicago behind them. After their ceremony, we were able to take couples portraits of the newlyweds as well as some group photos with family and friends before their wedding reception began.

A wedding table scape with olive tones and white roses
A wedding cake with white roses on the 95th Signature Room in Chicago
The reception space at the 95th Floor Signature Room in Chicago
Guests enjoying drinks on the 95th Floor in Chicago
Guests enjoying drinks on the 95th Floor in Chicago
A groom stands during his ceremony waiting for his bride during his ceremony at the Signature Room on the 95th floor in Chicago.
A bride walks in with her father to her wedding ceremony surrounded by friends and family at the signature room on the 95th floor.
A bride holds her fathers arm while walking to her groom during their ceremony on the 95th floor.
A bride kisses her father before marrying her husband at their ceremony on the 95th floor.
A bride and groom look at their officiant during their ceremony at their intimate Chicago wedding in a skyscraper.
A bride puts a wedding ring on her groom during their wedding ceremony overlooking the city of Chicago in the Signature Room on the 95th floor.
A bride and groom kiss during their wedding ceremony overlooking the city of Chicago in the Signature Room on the 95th floor.
A bride and groom kiss during their wedding ceremony overlooking the city of Chicago in the Signature Room on the 95th floor.
A bride and groom kiss during their wedding ceremony overlooking the city of Chicago in the Signature Room on the 95th floor.

Being Present on your Wedding Day

One of the biggest priorities for Sarah and Sean on their wedding day is to be able to be present and to have fun with their friends and family.  Sarah worked really hard to create time in their wedding timeline for them to spend with the ones they care about the most, and that’s exactly what they did! They spent cocktail hour mingling with their guests and then spent their entire wedding reception in The Signature Room on the 95th Floor dancing and celebrating with all of their loved ones. It really was the experience they dreamed of creating and I am SO happy I was able to be a part of it!

I’m so glad I was able to document Sarah and Sean’s wedding in The Signature Room on the 95th Floor. This wedding was beautiful beyond words just like Sarah and Sean’s love for one another! If you’re looking for more love stories like theirs check out my blog and to book me for your own wedding day photography needs head on over to my contact page.

A bride hugs one of her guest following their wedding ceremony at their Chicago wedding venue.
Two guests hour one another during their cocktail hour at their wedding on the 95th floor.
A bride and groom hold hands in front of their wedding arch after their wedding ceremony in their Chicago wedding venue.
A bride and groom hold hands in front of their wedding arch after their wedding ceremony in their Chicago wedding venue.
Wedding napkins with the bride and grooms wedding date on the napkin along with graphics of their dogs faces.
A view of the Willis tower from the John Hancock Building.
A table setting with the city of Chicago in the background.
Guests dancing on the 95th floor signature room during a wedding.
Guests enjoying dinner on the 95th Floor Signature Room at a wedding.
A bride stands with guests smiling at the camera holding glasses of champagne.
The groom smiles and walks away from guests.
A groom kisses his new wife on the cheek during their reception at their Chicago wedding venue.
A wedding reception at the 95th floor Signature Room
A wedding reception at the 95th floor Signature Room
A bride and groom smile and laugh during a speech at their wedding on the 95th floor Signature Room
The father of a bride toasts the newly weds during their wedding reception at their Chicago wedding venue.
A bride and groom sit during their dinner at their wedding reception on the 95th Floor in the John Hancock Building.
A bride and groom kiss during their dinner at their wedding reception on the 95th Floor in the John Hancock Building.
A bride and groom kiss during their dinner at their wedding reception on the 95th Floor in the John Hancock Building.
A bride and groom smile and laugh at a speech given by a guest during their wedding reception on the 95th floor.
A bride and groom smile and laugh at a speech given by a guest during their wedding reception on the 95th floor.
A guest gives a speech at a wedding in front of a window overlooking the city of Chicago
A guest gives a speech at a wedding in front of a window overlooking the city of Chicago
A bride and groom laugh during a speech at their wedding on the 95th floor Signature Room.
A bride and groom feed each other cake during their wedding reception at their Chicago wedding.
A bride and groom feed each other cake during their wedding reception at their Chicago wedding.
A bride and groom have their first dance overlooking the Chicago night time sky.
A bride and groom have their first dance overlooking the Chicago night time sky.
A bride and groom have their first dance overlooking the Chicago night time sky.
A bride and groom have their first dance at the Signature Room on the 95th floor.
A bride and groom have their first dance at the Signature Room on the 95th floor.
A bride and groom have their first dance at the Signature Room on the 95th floor.
A bride and groom have their first dance at the Signature Room on the 95th floor.
A bride and groom have their first dance at the Signature Room on the 95th floor.
A bride and her father have their first dance at the Signature Room on the 95th floor.
A bride and her father have their first dance at the Signature Room on the 95th floor.
A bride and her father have their first dance at the Signature Room on the 95th floor.
A bride and her father have their first dance at the Signature Room on the 95th floor.
A groom and his mother share a dance during a wedding at the Signature Room on the 95th floor.
A groom and his mother share a dance during a wedding at the Signature Room on the 95th floor.
A groom and his mother share a dance during a wedding at the Signature Room on the 95th floor.
guests dance during a wedding reception thrown on the 95th floor.
guests dance during a wedding reception thrown on the 95th floor of the John Hancock Building
guests dance during a wedding reception thrown on the 95th floor of the John Hancock Building
guests dance during a wedding reception thrown on the 95th floor of the John Hancock Building

Vendors

Wedding Venue: The Signature Room at the 95th Floor

Venue Coordinator: Mallory McGrail (mem@signatureroom.com 312-280-0454)

Getting Ready Hotel: The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago: 909 Michigan Avenue, Chicago

Cake: Alliance Bakery

DJ: DJ Joe Nardi

Florist: The Flower Girl Company

HMU: Pin me Up Chicago

Dresses: Genevieve’s Bridal Couture

Tux: Men’s Warehouse