A few years ago a friend of mine was looking at property in NYC. She saw an ad for a building that suggested you “bring your architect and your imagination.” I think Rebecca and Ryan fit that description. Rebecca is the architect and Ryan is the contractor and together they are one special team.  Their current ongoing project is restoring their home in the Pullman District.  If you can renovate together then anything is possible!

I was also visually astounded by their talent during the getting ready portion of the wedding day. Rebecca and her bridesmaids were using a stunning condo on Lake Shore Drive that is owned by Ryan’s aunt. The condo was just renovated by the team of Rebecca and Ryan and it’s really a showplace. Not only are the hardwood floors, floor to ceiling windows and layout a modern and a inviting pallete, but it was also a photographers dream backdrop for the getting ready photos! Lots of light and open space and interesting lines.  It was an indication of how great the rest of the day was going to flow.

Their ceremony and reception was held in the tented courtyard of the Smart Museum of Art on the University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park.  The day and evening provided perfect September Chicago weather and we were able to explore some of the campus after the ceremony for photo ops.

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Ceremony & Reception: Smart Museum of Art, Hyde Park, IL

DJ: Toast and Jam, Chicago, IL

Florist: The Flower Firm, Chicago, IL

Officiant: Groom’s uncle, Ron Stalzle, Indianapolis, IN

Caterer: The Entertaining Company, Chicago, IL

Day of Wedding Coordinator: Kaltheen Clickett