Best ten Outdoor Wedding Photo places in Chicago1463450

When obtaining married in Chicagoland area, one of the leading alternatives for any bride are the bridal wedding pictures locations. As you understand, Chicago has plenty of possibilities, something from the superb and well-known skyline to gardens that make you forget you're even within the city. Quite a few places are under strict guidelines that require you to get a permit days in advance, while you will discover a couple places where, you and your whole wedding party, can go and just invest time together with your photographer with no worrying about a permit. I've photographed in quite a few of these locations and I have selected the top 10 greatest places that everyone loves.

1.    Adler Planetarium

This location is one of the most well-liked for doing scenic backgrounds, for it has the amazing Chicago skyline and also the lake behind the planetarium also as the beach, that makes for fantastic option for the city. Also you will discover a great deal of trees and flowers, within the season, that make for great shade for the complete wedding party. Northerly Island Park is one of my ultimate areas around the planetarium is always 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 fantastic factor concerning the Planetarium is the fact that it will not require a permit, so you are free to stay and photograph as long as you need; on the other hand, parking is close to impossible, the parking lot is practically always full as well as having a limo, you can't be parked for extra than 5 min. I highly recommend this location if you have a driver that could just drop you off, to ensure that you can 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 among the newest attractions in Chicago, and by far probably the most visited. Recognized by its official name as "Cloud Gate", it is actually situated appropriate within the heart of Chicago, on Michigan Avenue's Millennium Park. The sculpture gives some great shots of city reflections too as good views in the downtown location. In a sunny day it delivers no shade; having said that, ideal for the north of it you can discover good tiny parks with a lot of shade, but it takes away from the view of the bean.

Despite the fact that the Bean is awesome and gorgeous, being able to photograph without having visitors inside the background is impossible, for it really is generally visited, day or night and parking is attainable mainly in the city parking garage with out getting towed; however, so far they don't need a permit for Photography. I enjoy this place, but just like the Planetarium, parking is an concern so attempt to be dropped off.

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

3.    Buckingham Fountain

For the summer season, this fountain is certainly stunning, especially as a backdrop for a significant bridal party, it has plenty of space so that even when you will find a lot of guests, you could still find a space to make it your own. It is actually one of many largest fountains on the planet, so the bigger the bridal party, the improved, it has a good, elegant and regal feeling to it. Also, around it you may have the North and South Rose Gardens and also the city view in the background which adds splendor to the photographs.

If it gets too hot, you'll be able to get the shade in among the gardens and nonetheless have the fountain within the background, you won't be quite close to it, but you won't look sweaty inside the photos. This location and gardens about it requires a permit and parking is not pretty direct. If you are lucky to locate parking on Columbus Drive, you nevertheless must walk a bit for the fountain, but in my opinion, it's 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 smaller lily pond is a wonderful place having a tiny waterfall and great background. I wouldn't recommend it for a pretty significant wedding party, but smaller ones would have terrific photographs here.

Parking is also pretty decent because you'll be able to park on the street behind the pond or within the Lincoln Zoo parking lot, which is on the east side in the pond. Either way, you've to walk a few minutes to enter. This pond is great mainly in the summer and fall, it closes towards the winter time.

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

5.    Lincoln Park - North Pond

In this incredibly massive park, just about any location looks fantastic, so you can either have a pretty nature-like feel for the photographs or even the skyline from different areas. It really is hard to pinpoint an exact location, but I usually seem to become drawn to the North Pond, where I discover additional room to stretch out if I go having a large wedding party, and it also is just as fantastic if I'm with just the bride and groom.

From the north pond facing south, the city looks outstanding and it is possible to get some good shots. You have plenty 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 call for a permit while some do not, 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 alternative towards 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 within the background. This is a favorite of mine because for the south it provides a splendid view of among the largest Ferris Wheels in the world, to the west the lake, and for the north the city.

You've quite a few photographic choices here and they are all good. Also, you'll be able to 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 generally there. Parking is fairly easy when you park in the Navy Pier parking lot and walk towards the park, it's about 5-10 minutes. I greatly recommend it.

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

7.    Jackson Park

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

Parking is incredibly easy for they have a pretty substantial 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 one. Though 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 is the very best location for you to become. You get to have in the background some with the most well-known buildings ever made. There are several little areas to take pictures, but probably the most used is inside the median with the street to obtain the image of North Michigan Avenue.

1 of my favorites, especially 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're 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 extremely large garden has it all, trees, flowers, scenic bridges, oriental and English gardens, as well 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 large or little wedding parties. Parking is available for only $20.00 and there is no entry fee, however it requires a permit which 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 is somewhat of a drive from Chicago, but if your wedding is in the north suburbs, it really is perfect. This temple is a beautiful building with great architectural detail. It really is surrounded by gardens and pools that make for a good backdrop.

Whether it is a massive or a smaller party, you will have fantastic natural background. It doesn't require a permit and you are able to photograph anywhere the gardens are. They have totally free parking, which is a plus.

Address: 100 Linden Ave.

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

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