Leading 10 Outdoor Wedding Photo places in Chicago5725338

When obtaining married in Chicagoland area, one of many best possibilities for any bride are the bridal wedding photographs locations. As you understand, Chicago has a great deal of possibilities, anything from the wonderful and famous skyline to gardens that make you forget you're even inside the city. A lot of places are under strict rules that need you to obtain a permit days in advance, although you can find a couple places where, you and your entire wedding party, can go and just spend time together with your photographer without having worrying about a permit. I've photographed in quite a few of these locations and I've selected the best ten very best areas that everyone loves.

1.    Adler Planetarium

This location is one of the most well-liked for doing scenic backgrounds, for it has the incredible Chicago skyline and also the lake behind the planetarium as well because the beach, that makes for fantastic option to the city. Also you will find plenty of trees and flowers, within the season, that make for good shade for the whole wedding party. Northerly Island Park is 1 of my ultimate areas around the planetarium is usually to the south of it (about a 5 minute walk), past the 12 Street beach plus the touristic region.

In my opinion this really is the most effective view with the city. The good thing concerning the Planetarium is the fact that it does not need a permit, so you are free of charge to remain and photograph as long as you want; nevertheless, parking is close to impossible, the parking lot is practically usually full and also having a limo, you can't be parked for far more than five min. I very suggest this place for those who have a driver that can just drop you off, to ensure that you may get pleasure from your photo session.

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

2.    The Bean / Cloud Gate

The Bean is among the newest attractions in Chicago, and by far one of the most visited. Identified by its official name as "Cloud Gate", it is situated appropriate inside the heart of Chicago, on Michigan Avenue's Millennium Park. The sculpture delivers some fantastic shots of city reflections as well as terrific views in the downtown region. In a sunny day it presents no shade; even so, suitable for the north of it it is possible to locate nice tiny parks with plenty of shade, however it takes away from the view in the bean.

Even though the Bean is amazing and beautiful, being able to photograph without visitors inside the background is impossible, for it's normally visited, day or night and parking is feasible mainly in the city parking garage without getting towed; however, so far they do not need a permit for Photography. I like this location, but just like the Planetarium, parking is an issue so try 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 definitely beautiful, specially as a backdrop for a huge bridal party, it has lots of space so that even if you will discover lots of visitors, it is possible to still locate a space to create it your own. It's one of the largest fountains on the planet, so the larger the bridal party, the much better, it features a good, sophisticated and regal feeling to it. Also, about it you've got the North and South Rose Gardens plus the city view in the background which adds splendor for the photographs.

If it gets too hot, it is possible to get the shade in one of the gardens and nevertheless have the fountain within the background, you won't be extremely close to it, but you will not appear sweaty within the pictures. This location and gardens about it needs a permit and parking is just not quite direct. If you are lucky to locate parking on Columbus Drive, you still have to walk a bit to the fountain, but in my opinion, it really 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 little lily pond is a excellent location having a little waterfall and great background. I wouldn't recommend it for a incredibly substantial wedding party, but smaller ones would have excellent photographs here.

Parking is also pretty decent because you are able to park on the street behind the pond or within the Lincoln Zoo parking lot, which is on the east side of the pond. Either way, you may have to walk a few minutes to enter. This pond is wonderful mainly inside 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 pretty significant park, just about any location looks wonderful, so you can either have a really nature-like feel towards the photographs or even the skyline from different areas. It is actually hard to pinpoint an exact location, but I constantly seem to become drawn for the North Pond, where I come across much more room to stretch out if I go with a big wedding party, and it also is just as terrific if I'm with just the bride and groom.

From the north pond facing south, the city looks amazing and it is possible to get some fantastic shots. You have plenty of shade if need be and you also have many sculptures you could use as props or backgrounds. As far as permits are concerned, some areas within the park call for a permit while some don't, so you've to check with the Chicago Park District to see which is which.

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

6.    Navy Pier - PFC Milton Olive Park

This is an alternative to the Chicago downtown skyline. You do not get the complete skyline, mainly 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 really is a favorite of mine because to the south it gives a splendid view of one of many largest Ferris Wheels in the world, towards the west the lake, and to the north the city.

You've several photographic alternatives here and they are all great. Also, you'll be able to constantly just pop into Navy Pier for a few photographs, though you'll never be able to not have someone in your photographs because from the amount of people that are normally there. Parking is fairly easy for those who park in the Navy Pier parking lot and walk for the park, it is about 5-10 minutes. I greatly recommend it.

Address: 600 E. Grand Ave Chicago IL 60611 Phone: 312.595.PIER Toll Free of charge: 1.800.595.PIER

7.    Jackson Park

Located proper behind the Museum of Science and Industry, this has become one of my best alternatives mainly because of Osaka Garden, which is situated suitable within the middle with the park among the east and west lagoon. Of course, the park presents several other places, but the Japanese Garden has a extremely exotic feel to it, not to mention the amount of plants and flowers that's overwhelming.

Parking is quite easy for they have a pretty big parking lot. They need permits for most of this park, but I recommend calling ahead just to make sure that the location you choose needs 1. Even though permits costs are high, it is 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 very best location for you to be. You get to have within the background some of the most famous buildings ever made. You will find several little areas to take pictures, but probably the most used is within the median with the street to obtain the image of North Michigan Avenue.

1 of my favorites, specifically for huge parties, will be the spiral staircase that leads down towards the Chicago River, at the same time as the new courtyard at the Trump Tower and also the Wrigley Building. Parking is as hard as any other downtown Chicago location, but if you're dropped off, you might have 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 incredibly large garden has it all, trees, flowers, scenic bridges, oriental and English gardens, also as ponds. Whatever your heart desires, you come across it there, including a lot of shade and open areas.

The Chicago Botanical Garden is equally perfect for massive or little wedding parties. Parking is available for only $20.00 and there is no entry fee, but it demands a permit that you can get upon arrival.

Address: 1000 Lake Cook Road,

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

10.    Baha'i' Temple

Located in Wilmette, it really is somewhat of a drive from Chicago, but if your wedding is inside the north suburbs, it really is perfect. This temple is a attractive building with great architectural detail. It truly is surrounded by gardens and pools that make for a wonderful backdrop.

Whether it is a substantial or a little party, you will have terrific natural background. It doesn't call for a permit and you can photograph anywhere the gardens are. They have free of charge parking, which is a plus.

Address: 100 Linden Ave.

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

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