InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile WEDDING PHOTOS

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InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile is All Set for Your Iconic Chicago Wedding


As a soon-to-be bride, your dream is to plan a memorable, romantic ceremony that will impress your friends and family at the first glimpse! And to achieve the same, you deserve the right wedding spot to put your creativity to work and discover the most amazing ideas for a stunning wedding album. If you are looking for the 1920s spark to your 21st century Chicago wedding venue, InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile is just the right choice for you! From the classic lobbies to the historic ballrooms and the luxe South Tower, your guests won’t be able to take their eyes off the venue! 


Less than a mile from Millennium Park in the heart of the city, InterContinental Magnificent Mile is something which will take you back in time with a style. The everlasting splendor of the crystal chandeliers and gold accents amidst its multiple historic ballrooms give you the picturesque romantic ambiance for your perfect Chicago wedding as you have envisioned. And besides, all the stately details that make you including your loved ones sweep off your feet on your big day, there are endless photo inspirations for our Chicago suburbs wedding photographers. You would love to get photographed at this gorgeous location and its neighboring surroundings. 


Set on the Magnificent Mile in the Chicago, Illinois area, dating back to 1929, InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile is one of the most breathtaking Chicago wedding venues. Shining as an epitome of an incredible fusion of two centuries, the classical history and modern era of this gorgeous property make it no less than a wonder! Its astounding architecture, chic interior, and enchanting ambiance make it a perfect location that boasts lots of luxurious backdrops adding myriad beauty to your Chicago wedding photography! 


The stylish atmosphere with breathtaking views overlooking the Mag Mile lets you plan your oh-so-beautiful wedding celebration in the city of Chicago with about 1,000 guests who can join you in one of the venue's four quaint, historic ballrooms. Each ballroom rests on its private floor with windows overlooking Chicago’s most worthwhile views - including Magnificent Mile! All these wide spaces are adorned with elegant overhead vintage chandeliers, luxurious flooring, and glamorous wallpapers making it one of the very places you will want to get married to the love of your life at! 


Embraced with chic and stylish decor, these sophisticated ballrooms are adorned in neutral colors and allow you to bring in any color scheme or style of your choice. The venue’s large windows flood the space with natural light, creating the best setting for capturing every moment of your special day. 

Each of the large circular rooms features graceful staircases and gold accents on the ceiling, walls, and throughout the ornate decor. This magnificent winding staircase in the room welcomes you to add a lavish touch to your wedding photos. Long drapery matching your wedding theme hangs over the window, letting in ample glow of daylight making for some wonderful backdrops for our Chicago wedding photographers as you and your partner flaunt in style. Choose the room that makes more sense to you and let our reliable team of Chicago wedding photographers take care of the rest!


If you are a soon-to-be bride with artsy inclinations dreaming about exchanging vows at a gorgeous space, then you should consider InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile in Chicago as your preferred wedding venue to step into your new life with your favorite person. Weddings are all about storing emotions and creating memories! And at this already beautiful spot, every moment of your big day becomes a keepsake, from your grand walk down the aisle in a scintillating wedding gown to the teary-eyes of your partner as he sees you for the first time as his gorgeous wife-to-be and even the sweetest giggle of your little niece who is super-excited being dressed as the flower girl for the day!


Fall in love with the distinctive charm of the sustainably rehabbed spaces within this historic building. As you move ahead, the historic lobby welcomes you with the comfy space, extraordinarily decorated with antique ornaments, where you can enjoy a lovable stroll with your partner and pose in front of the arched door with frescos at the top. Our Chicago wedding photographer will stay by your side and capture it all for you!


Near the Grand Ballroom, the venue highlights a large pre-function area which has been perfectly designed for your cocktail hour. Allow our adept photographer to take shots of your happy guests while they are enjoying hors d'oeuvres with their wine. With a vivacious dance floor for shaking their leg, there is enough charm to incorporate into your wedding pictures. With Chicago's most impeccable details come together endless photo opportunities, there’s nothing else your fairytale wedding needs. The InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile is where vintage charm is intertwined with modern architectural wonders giving wings to your expectations, after all, it’s your big day!


Go outside and admire the adorable romantic settings while our Chicago wedding experts will do a great job at prepping the scene and exploring the most spectacular details of the venue while highlighting the uniqueness of your special event. The charisma reaches its peak at the night when the sky shows its most beautiful view amidst the dusky light. While the twinkling stars let you bathe in its illuminating light, let our digital artists click the best of golden hour photographs to embellish your wedding photo book. 


For a happy life, you just need one thing- a person who stands by your side in every phase of life, and then life seems like a cakewalk. If you want to make your significant other feel loved every day, there are many occasions to celebrate your tender love, other than your wedding. Whether it is a private engagement session or a pre-wedding photo session or post-wedding photoshoot, Chicago doesn't disappoint you at all! Known most famously as “the Windy City”, a grand metropolis in the Midwest, Chicago is teeming with history and major landmarks, whether you want to explore world-class museums, a flourishing arts scene or a glorious architecture under the magnificent skyline. Being incredibly clean and beautiful, it is a fantastic place for photo sessions with your beau. 


Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens shines as the most preferred choice of Chicago couples for an elegant yet private engagement ceremony amidst 85 acres of woodlands, prairie, wetlands, gardens, and a 10-acre lake. Try posing near the waterfall or time your photo session to catch the beautiful sunset over the lake. And you will get the authentic photos with the touch of real Chicago engagement photography at any time of year. Especially in the autumn with the changing leaves, it is completely fun to enjoy your engagement ceremony at this tranquil space.


Located in the outskirts of Chicago, Busse Forest Elk Pasture in Chicago offers a variety of landscapes and picturesque scenery for plentiful photography options. Complete with a 460-acre lake, the forest is one of the inviting spots for your chic engagement photo session in Chicago. Boasting tall red oaks, hickories, maple, ash, and elms, the lush trees are just perfect for some nature-inspired romantic couple photos on your proposal day. Imagine resting with your partner in your arms of this scenic beauty while our Chicago engagement photographer captures those iconic moments in beautiful couple photography. You can opt for boating along the lake, or pose along the shore while going deep into the woods. And the result is, countless possibilities for truly amazing photographs at the Busse Forest! 


Another gem that gives you a better sense of the beauty of Chicago is the Lakefront Trail, 18 miles of a paved pathway that stretches along the blue waters of Lake Michigan covered with the green parks and recreational paths. The plenty of elements it carries lets you add colors to your engagement shoot. Along the entire path, you will be enchanted to view the sweeping views of Chicago either from the north or the south, dotted by downtown’s skyscrapers and the Ferris wheel on Navy Pier


How about exploring more of this city and find the best couple photoshoot ideas in Chicago suburbs? Don’t worry if you already have that ring on your finger. You can still pose for a pre-wedding photoshoot or a post-wedding photography session and avoid the cold feet moment on your big day. Also, you are getting some hassle-free Instagramable pictures in a vibrant floral dress with no worry to carry that long flowy-veil and bridal bouquet!


Famous among the locals as one of the most popular beaches in Chicago, North Avenue Beach offers lots of beachfront space along Lake Michigan. The icing on the cake is the unique, ocean liner-inspired North Avenue Beach House, with portholes to gaze out at the horizon. Do not forget to pose around the lakefront vista, backed by the skyline of Lake Shore Drive for some perfect, romantic couple photoshoots. 


If you want to deck your pictures up with the Chicago skyline, visit the 360 Chicago Observation Deck for one of the best views of Chicago by going up 94 floors inside the John Hancock building. You will be amazed to see the city from all 360 degrees, and then to use interactive touch screens to learn about the history, architecture, scenery, and culture of the sights in detail. Of course, the couple pictures captured by our Chicago photo experts will be exhilarating here. While you’re enjoying yourself at the top, do not miss to experience the thrill of the ‘Tilt’ and exploring the city at a whole new angle. This creative deck lets you see some of the best views of the Willis Tower, Lake Point Tower, and Aon Center. And if you arrive early in the morning, the shortest queues and fewest crowds ensure a better experience.


Here’s yet another hidden gem which is a quintessentially beautiful Chicago spot for your pre-wedding couple photoshoot! Nearly a century old, the marquee of the famous Chicago Theatre is an utterly iconic backdrop with old-fashioned glamor that will infuse your next couple photoshoot with romance and fun. Heads up: try visiting outside of peak hours, as the streets are less likely to be bustling with tourists and your fun will be private too!


With incredible views of Chicago, there lies a space that gives you a glimpse of up to four states. It is none other than the infamous Willis Tower Skydeck, formerly the Sears Tower, one of Chicago’s tallest and most famous buildings, also known as the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. Step out on ‘The Ledge’, extending four feet outside of the building and gaze at the panoramic views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River. Available with the same charm for 365 days of the year, you are assured to always remain on top of Chicago’s world.


With 27 gardens and four natural areas, the stunning Chicago Botanic Garden is undoubtedly among the best near Chicago suburban areas that shouldn’t be missed by our creative photo experts. Just gaze through the beautiful blooms and dense canopies of trees for some dreamy photographs of you and your partner smitten in love! You will not only get some classic pictures in this gorgeous space but also get to spend some lovable moments with your significant other after an escape from your daily hectic life. 


As one of America’s greatest cities, Chicago is unsurprisingly replete with a diverse array of photo opportunities, no matter what the occasion is. Visit Chicago’s different landmarks and embark on an extraordinary adventure to get the best of your love story amidst this lovely city backdrop.


For the beloved moment of two souls becoming one, InterContinental Magnificent Mile wedding venue is nothing short of elegance that you deserve. With the perfect ambiance and amazing services, this glorious landscape will certainly make your big day memorable that you’d cherish later!

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile

505 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL   60611
(312) 321-8735

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