Top ten Outdoor Wedding Photo places in Chicago9773900

When receiving married in Chicagoland region, one of many best alternatives for any bride are the bridal wedding pictures locations. As you know, Chicago has a lot of possibilities, something from the great and famous skyline to gardens that make you forget you are even inside the city. Lots of locations are under strict rules that require you to obtain a permit days in advance, even though you'll find a couple locations where, you and your whole wedding party, can go and just spend time together with your photographer without having worrying about a permit. I have photographed in quite a few of these locations and I've chosen the leading ten very best locations that everyone loves.

1.    Adler Planetarium

This location is among the most well-liked for performing scenic backgrounds, for it has the unbelievable Chicago skyline and also the lake behind the planetarium at the same time as the beach, that makes for great option for the city. Also you'll find numerous trees and flowers, inside the season, that make for excellent shade for the whole wedding party. Northerly Island Park is 1 of my ultimate areas about the planetarium is to the south of it (about a 5 minute walk), past the 12 Street beach along with the touristic location.

In my opinion this really is the ideal view from the city. The terrific factor about the Planetarium is that it does not call for a permit, so you're free of charge to remain and photograph as long as you need; having said that, parking is close to impossible, the parking lot is practically normally full as well as having a limo, you cannot be parked for more than 5 min. I highly recommend this location when you have a driver that will just drop you off, to ensure that you may enjoy your photo session.

Address: 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr.           Chicago IL 60605 Phone: 312.922.STAR (312.922.7827)

2.    The Bean / Cloud Gate

The Bean is one of the newest attractions in Chicago, and by far probably the most visited. Recognized by its official name as "Cloud Gate", it is situated right in the heart of Chicago, on Michigan Avenue's Millennium Park. The sculpture presents some good shots of city reflections as well as great views of the downtown region. In a sunny day it provides no shade; nonetheless, proper towards the north of it you could find nice smaller parks with a lot of shade, however it takes away from the view in the bean.

Despite the fact that the Bean is awesome and gorgeous, being able to photograph without having guests within the background is impossible, for it is often visited, day or night and parking is probable mainly inside the city parking garage with out getting towed; nevertheless, so far they don't call for a permit for Photography. I like this location, but just like the Planetarium, parking is an problem so attempt to become dropped off.

Address: 201 E. Randolph St., among Michigan Ave and Columbus Ave Chicago IL 60602 Telephone: 312.742.1168

3.    Buckingham Fountain

For the summer season, this fountain is completely beautiful, in particular as a backdrop for a huge bridal party, it has a great deal of space to ensure that even if you will find numerous visitors, you could still uncover a space to make it your own. It's one of many largest fountains on the planet, so the larger the bridal party, the far better, it features a nice, sophisticated and regal feeling to it. Also, around it you have got the North and South Rose Gardens as well as the city view within the background which adds splendor to the photographs.

If it gets too hot, you are able to get the shade in one of the gardens and still have the fountain inside the background, you will not be quite close to it, but you will not look sweaty within the photographs. This location and gardens about it needs a permit and parking is just not extremely direct. If you're lucky to find parking on Columbus Drive, you nevertheless must walk a bit for the fountain, but in my opinion, it is nicely worth the walk.

Address: Columbus Dr. (301 E.) & Congress Pkwy. (500 S.) Chicago IL 60605 Phone: 312.742.PLAY (7529)

4.    Lincoln Park - Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

For the nature lovers, this tiny lily pond is a great place having a smaller waterfall and terrific background. I wouldn't recommend it for a really massive wedding party, but smaller ones would have excellent photographs here.

Parking is also pretty decent because you can park on the street behind the pond or in the Lincoln Zoo parking lot, which is on the east side in the pond. Either way, you might have to walk a few minutes to enter. This pond is terrific mainly in the summer and fall, it closes towards the winter time.

Address: Fullerton Pkwy. & Cannon Dr.           Chicago IL 60614 Phone: 312.742.PLAY (7529)

5.    Lincoln Park - North Pond

In this extremely large park, just about any location looks terrific, so you may either have a pretty nature-like feel towards the photographs or even the skyline from different areas. It can be hard to pinpoint an exact location, but I usually seem to become drawn towards the North Pond, exactly where I come across more room to stretch out if I go having a substantial wedding party, and it also is just as good if I'm with just the bride and groom.

From the north pond facing south, the city looks incredible and you'll be able to get some wonderful shots. You have got a lot of shade if need be and you also have a lot of sculptures you could use as props or backgrounds. As far as permits are concerned, some areas in the park require a permit while some don't, so you have got to check with the Chicago Park District to see which is which.

Address: 2045 W. Lincoln Park West Chicago IL 60614 Telephone: 312.742.PLAY (7529)

6.    Navy Pier - PFC Milton Olive Park

This is an option to the Chicago downtown skyline. You do not get the complete skyline, primarily the north side of town, but you get enough for everyone to recognize it as Chicago and you also have Oak beach inside the background. This is a favorite of mine because towards the south it gives a splendid view of among the largest Ferris Wheels in the world, to the west the lake, and for the north the city.

You have a lot of photographic possibilities here and they are all terrific. Also, you could constantly just pop into Navy Pier for a few photographs, though you'll never be in a position to not have someone in your photographs because in the amount of people that are always there. Parking is fairly easy when you park inside the Navy Pier parking lot and walk for the park, it really is about 5-10 minutes. I greatly recommend it.

Address: 600 E. Grand Ave Chicago IL 60611 Phone: 312.595.PIER Toll Totally free: 1.800.595.PIER

7.    Jackson Park

Located proper behind the Museum of Science and Industry, this has become 1 of my best selections mainly because of Osaka Garden, which is situated right within the middle with the park between the east and west lagoon. Of course, the park presents numerous other places, but the Japanese Garden features a pretty exotic feel to it, not to mention the amount of plants and flowers that's overwhelming.

Parking is very easy for they have a pretty large parking lot. They demand permits for most of this park, but I suggest calling ahead just to produce sure that the region you choose needs one. Despite the fact that permits costs are high, it's most definitely worth it.

Address: 1735 E. Columbia Dr.            Chicago IL 60637 Phone: 312.742.PLAY (7529)

8.    Michigan Avenue Bridge - Chicago Riverwalk

For all those architectural lovers out there, this really is the most beneficial location for you to become. You get to have in the background some in the most well-known buildings ever made. There are actually several little areas to take photographs, but one of the most used is inside the median of the street to get the image of North Michigan Avenue.

1 of my favorites, in particular for substantial parties, could be the spiral staircase that leads down for the Chicago River, at the same time because the new courtyard at the Trump Tower and the Wrigley Building. Parking is as hard as any other downtown Chicago location, but if you are dropped off, you have got nothing to worry about.

Address: 100 E. Wacker Dr., 500 E. Wacker Dr. - 300 W. Wacker Dr.           Chicago, IL 60601

9.    Chicago Botanical Garden

A must for the nature lovers. This very substantial garden has it all, trees, flowers, scenic bridges, oriental and English gardens, at the same time as ponds. Whatever your heart desires, you uncover it there, including plenty of shade and open areas.

The Chicago Botanical Garden is equally perfect for huge or smaller wedding parties. Parking is available for only $20.00 and there is no entry fee, however it calls for a permit that you simply can get upon arrival.

Address: 1000 Lake Cook Road,

Glencoe, IL 60022 Phone:  (847) 835-5440

10.    Baha'i' Temple

Located in Wilmette, it is somewhat of a drive from Chicago, but if your wedding is within the north suburbs, it is perfect. This temple is a stunning building with great architectural detail. It can be surrounded by gardens and pools that make for a terrific backdrop.

Whether it really is a huge or a tiny party, you will have terrific natural background. It doesn't demand a permit and you could photograph anywhere the gardens are. They have free of charge parking, which is a plus.

Address: 100 Linden Ave.

Wilmette, IL 60091 Phone: (847) 853-2300

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