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A Wedding, Korean Food, and Bowling, too! | Real Chicago Wedding

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Jane and Lee had a wonderful, nontraditional New Years wedding in Chicago. Photography was important to the lovely couple, so we started the day in the gorgeous Chicago Cultural Center where they had their first look. After roaming the halls of the Cultural Center, we jumped on a school bus bound for Lincoln Park Conservatory to meet up with family and friends, and of course, take more pictures! Afterwards, it was off to Jin Ju, a fantastic Korean restaurant on Chicago’s north side, for the ceremony and reception. (Hot, yummy Korean food for the vendors? Yes, please!) Jane and Lee had a cake bar, and cake toppers from Goose Grease were front and center! Jane met Lee when he was her rugby coach, so their cake toppers sported rugby uniforms. To cap off the whirlwind of a day, Jane and Lee took everyone bowling at 10 Pin in downtown Chicago. I was so thrilled that I was able to work with Jane and Lee on their wedding day; this was definitely some of the most fun I’ve ever had!
All photography by Chicago Wedding Photographer Steve Koo.

Smiling groom waits for his bride at wedding ceremony

Bride and Groom's first look moment in a beautiful vintage hall

Bride and groom on stairs in black and white wedding photo

Wedding couple silhouette in urban building window, love

Elegant wedding couple walk toward light in a grand hall

Bride and groom in a tender moment on their wedding day

Bride and groom share a kiss on their wedding day

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Happy bride throwing bouquet at a joyous wedding celebration

Cake with cherry and two dolls on top celebrating

Boy looking at an array of colorful cakes for a special occasion

Bride and friend laughing at wedding with a paper

People at a party toasting with drinks, reflected in a mirror

Bride and groom share a tender moment at their wedding reception

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Bride and Groom share an emotional dance at wedding reception

Bride and groom kiss with happy wedding guests celebrating behind them

Bride and groom preparing for their wedding day ceremony

Bride about to bowl at her wedding reception with a red ball

Bride laughing in a bowling alley with sports on the screens

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