Promontory Point Wedding: Cassandra & Andrew

Andrew and Cassandra’s Promontory Point wedding was one of those days that just sticks with you. As a Chicago wedding photographer, I’ve seen a lot of summer weddings, but this one had such a unique energy from start to finish. It was a hot day in the city, with that kind of weather where you can feel a storm building, but everything still feels exciting and full of anticipation.

GETTING READY

I started the day with getting ready coverage at the hotel, where everything felt relaxed but full of excitement. Cassandra and her bridesmaids were soaking it all in, and there was such a good energy in the room. Not long after, we headed into their first look, which ended up being one of my favorite moments of the day. Andrew was so excited to see Cassandra, and his reaction said everything. Those are always the moments I love most as a Chicago wedding photographer, when everything feels real and unscripted.

After the first look, we made our way to the Wrigley Building for portraits. Even on a hot day, it was completely worth it. The city backdrop, the energy, and the way these two interacted made it such a fun part of the day. From there, we headed to their Promontory Point wedding ceremony along the lake.

Promontory Point Wedding

The ceremony took place right by the water, and the light was honestly incredible. There was a storm rolling in, and you could actually see lightning in the distance during the ceremony, which made everything feel even more dramatic in the best way. Somehow, they timed it perfectly. The ceremony finished just before the rain came through, and it felt like everything lined up exactly how it was supposed to.

Because of the weather, we kept things moving and leaned into the natural beauty of their Promontory Point wedding for any additional portraits. It’s one of those venues that really doesn’t need much, especially in the summer.

One of the most fun surprises of the night came from Andrew’s sister, who arranged for the Chicago Bucket Boys to perform. It completely changed the energy of the reception and got everyone involved. It was one of those moments where you could just feel how much love and excitement surrounded them.

CONGRATS!

As a Chicago wedding photographer, days like this are why I love what I do. Andrew and Cassandra’s Promontory Point wedding was hot, a little unpredictable, and so much fun in every way. Such an unforgettable day celebrating an amazing couple.