Molly and Sam’s mid-November wedding at The Drake Chicago was a quintessential Chicago wedding day and was just perfect in every way. I was fated to love these two when I found out they got engaged at my favorite neighborhood bar (s/o Bangers and Lace) in their second or third email to me, and I’ve only grown more obsessed with them since. Seeing the way they love, admire, and talk about/look at each other was more special than I can put into words! Good thing a photo can speak a thousand of them 🙂

Some favorite moments from their day included here: sneaking away from their reception to take some photos on the roof in front of The Drake sign, photos with their sweetie angel Hagar, walking into their ceremony space for the first time, watching them practice their first dance after their room reveal (and then flawlessly executing it during the real thing), and their entrance into the reception with Sam’s tux jacket change into a snazzy white number.

Scroll on down to see all of the above, as well as Molly’s review she left less than a week after their wedding AND the vendor team that made their day a reality.

“I used Marissa for my engagement photos and wedding day so I have sufficient experience with her to say she is the BEST PHOTOGRAPHER EVER. Seriously, her artful eye and easy demeanor make her a joy to work with and the experience of posing for her comes so naturally. She also is just a fun, happy, person to be around, who LOVES love, which helps so much!!! She was able to perfectly execute on the happy, joyful vibes that I wanted for my pictures. She even was able to get my goofy dog and plethora of nieces and nephews to pose for photos. Plus, she delivers sneak peeks SO fast and is as genuinely excited about your pictures as you are. Marissa is the best, definitely hire her if you are able!!!”

Venue: The Drake Chicago
Planning: Audrey at Paris Events
Photography: Marissa Kelly Photography
Videography: Fox and Ivory
Floral and Decor: Atmosphere Events Group
Music: The Chicago Players
Dress: Vwidon
Hair and Makeup: Rare Bird Beauties
Jewelry: Fey Jewelers
Stationary: Minted
Dance Lessons: @virginia.kv at Dance Forever Studio