Chicago Style Weddings 2023 Issue Release Party at Morgan Arts Complex

On July 12, 2023, the Chicago wedding scene was abuzz with excitement at our Chicago Style Weddings magazine release party. At Morgan Arts Complex, we welcomed over 400 industry professionals, real Chicago newlyweds and wedding enthusiasts to celebrate love and the art of matrimony.

The Perfect Place

Morgan Arts Complex, one of Chicago’s hottest new venues, set the stage for our celebrations. With its modern and welcoming atmosphere, the venue perfectly complemented the artful essence of our celebration. Seeing this new venue was a first-time experience for many of our guests, and they were utterly blown away!

Morgan Arts Complex, created both as an event venue and an art gallery (Hilton | Asmus), surrounded our guests with works from renowned artists like David Yarrow, Christian Voigt and Bedri Baykam. We were especially excited to share exclusive first look at the venue’s “Banksyland” exhibit, showcasing the enigmatic works of Banksy.

Setting the Scene

The celebration wouldn’t have been possible without the brilliant planning of Alexis Wells-Loneman from 6ixStory Events. Together, we crafted a truly special ambiance by curating sponsorships that showed off some of the city’s finest vendors.

With impeccable event design by 6ixStory Events and remarkable floral displays by Ashland Addison, the venue transformed into a captivating wonderland. Chic rentals from Marquee Event Rentals and AFR Furniture Rental provided an array of seating and celebrating settings. The tabletops were made complete with linens from F&S Linen.

How Entertaining

Flow Entertainment set the soundtrack for the night and kept things lively, while sound set-ups from AV Chicago ensured everything ran smoothly. But guest entertainment didn’t stop there! Against a floral photo booth backdrop (also designed by Ashland Addison), MK Event Photo captured smiling faces all evening long. Nearby, Doodlebooth provided hand-drawn portraits to guests, and Laine Too offered a host of interactive experiences, including glitter temporary tattoos, DIY spa samplings and custom-printed beverages.

Bon Appetit

Amidst the lively atmosphere, we clinked glasses and relished delectable delights from some of the finest. Chic Chef Catering, City BBQ and Jewell Events Catering wowed us with samplings of their craft. And to satiate our sweet cravings, ECBG Cake Studio, Bittersweet Pastry Shop, Vanille Patisserie and Creative Cakes served hand-held desserts and showcased their wedding cake artistry. Dolce Arte, the Italian bakery and café located inside Morgan Arts Complex, treated guests to gelato and Italian ice out of a darling ice cream cart. And to make sure no one went home hungry, Garrett Popcorn gifted guests to-go bags of their world-famous cheddar and caramel popcorn mix.

Washing all that goodness down, Harry Caray’s Restaurant Group and Morgan Arts Complex provided beverages and bar service – including 2 specialty cocktails: Blushing Bride and MAC Attack. For an energizing alternative to alcohol, Dapper Brews Coffee brought their coffee cart along for some much-needed caffeination.

Our Chicago Style Weddings team wanted to look and feel our best, so we enlisted the help of Glam Atelier and WarPaint International. Glam Atelier did the hair styling for our whole team, while Glam Atelier and WarPaint International divided makeup artistry duties. Altogether, we were ready to shine and reveal our new issue to the world!

Throughout the evening, Zach Caddy Photography captured the smiles and laughter that filled the air – which you can peruse below. Also be sure to check out the party highlights in video form below, shot by The Black Tie Studio.

 

See yourself and want to share? View all photos from the evening here, and be sure to credit the appropriate photographer!