This Chicago Couple Held an Intimate Wedding at the Grand Thalia Hall

Portrait of bride and groom in front of concrete wall sitting on bench

Carmelle and Charlie held this stunning Chicago wedding at the incomparable Thalia Hall, and accomplished the incredible task of making their wedding day an intimate affair in a grandiose space. Their bright but deep color palette complimented the classic space and created pops of color throughout. Make sure to keep scrolling to see all of the incredible photos Tova Studios captured of their day, including the florals by Flowers For Dreams.

Planned by the team at Anticipation Events, Carmelle and Charlie held this stunning Chicago wedding at the incomparable Thalia Hall, and accomplished the incredible task of making their wedding day an intimate affair in a grandiose space.

Aerial view of veil and vows

Aerial view of bride's shoes

Bride having makeup done

Bride getting help putting on wedding dress

Bridal bouquet close-up

Bride walking out of hotel with two bridesmaids

Portrait of groom on motorcycle

Bride and groom facing away from each other before first look

Groom admiring bride at first look

Close-up of bride and groom holding hands

Like a lot of people, this couple had planned a wedding for 2020 and had to totally recalibrate when the pandemic hit. Carmelle works in health care, so she never even blinked. They just took it all in stride and rescheduled, rebooked vendors, and went on with it - together. Their intimate wedding at Thalia Hall was such a great way to finally celebrate Carmelle and Charlie! Charlie was such a great sport having fun in all the photos - it's easy to see how smitten he is with Carmelle. And the stunning emerald green Carmelle picked for the bridesmaid dresses is exquisite. They even flipped the ceremony by walking down the aisle on stage to hold their ceremony in the round. It was dramatic and intimate all at the same time.

Personalized poster with bride and groom's wedding info

Ceremony space in the round

Ceremony altar space on oriental rug with flowers

Bride coming down from stage

Groom reading vows during ceremony

Reception tables and space

Tablescape with table number, place settings, and flowers

Tablescape with table number, candles, and flowers

Some advice, in retrospect: "If Covid has taught us anything, it's to go with the flow. Things are ever-changing. Trust your vendor team because they have your best interest at heart and want your wedding day to be a special reflection of you, your loved one, and your love story. And make sure to enjoy your day! All of the planning you put it is so that you will be as stress-free as possible on the actual wedding day!"

Personalized mural sign with image of bride and groom