What could be more magical than a wedding? A wedding at Christmas! Weddings tend to bring their own kind of romantic energy and magic, whereas Christmas is often the highlight of the winter season and brings a whole different kind of warmth, togetherness, and holiday magic. The combination of the two was perfection! Kevin and Claire’s Chicago Club winter wedding was a dream. Between the festive decorations and the love surrounding this amazing couple, it was a night filled with an overflow of laughter and joy.
![christmas inspired wedding invitations and flat lay design](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2707.jpg)
![christmas tree and decorations from Chicago Club Winter Wedding](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2708.jpg)
![bride getting ready](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2709.jpg)
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![bride getting into wedding dress](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2711.jpg)
![bride puts on wedding shoes before Chicago Club Winter Wedding](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2712.jpg)
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![bridal portraits holding festive Christmas inspired bouquet](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2714.jpg)
![bride holding red and white bridal bouquet featuring evergreen sprigs](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2715.jpg)
![groom details](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2716.jpg)
![custom cufflinks](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2717.jpg)
![groom getting ready for Chicago Club Winter Wedding](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2718.jpg)
![groom getting bow tie on](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2719.jpg)
Claire and Kevin are such a fun and goofy couple who truly enjoy each other. They both wore the biggest smiles all day! Kevin proposed to Claire last winter at Lincoln Park Zoo lights, so it comes at no surprise that Claire loves Christmas and the entire holiday season. Having a Christmas wedding was a dream come true for her. She wanted the entire wedding experience to be relaxing and enjoyable for everyone. The couple rented out the entire club for their wedding so that their guests could stay and enjoy themselves.
![bride and groom first look](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2720.jpg)
![couple hug during first look](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2721.jpg)
![intimate first look moment between bride and groom](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2722.jpg)
![couple share a private moment together before wedding ceremony](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2723.jpg)
While winter in Chicago can be down right frigid, their winter wedding day wasn’t too cold allowing us to capture gorgeous outdoor wedding portraits. Claire’s Mira Zwillinger wedding gown was absolutely stunning and I loved her white fur shawl that she wore during portraits. Her bridal bouquet featured red and white flowers, with sprigs of evergreen – festive and beautiful!
![Chicago Club Winter Wedding portraits](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2724.jpg)
![Chicago winter wedding](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2725.jpg)
![bride and groom portraits from Chicago Club Winter Wedding](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2726.jpg)
![candid wedding portraits from Chicago Club Winter Wedding](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2727.jpg)
![timeless wedding portraits from Chicago wedding photographed by Alex Ferreri](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2728.jpg)
![romantic wedding portraits at The Chicago Club](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2729.jpg)
![timeless wedding portraits from Chicago Club Winter Wedding](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2730.jpg)
![groom portraits](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2731.jpg)
![bridal portraits](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2732.jpg)
![wedding portraits on rooftop of The Chicago Club](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2733.jpg)
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![wedding party portraits from Chicago Club Winter Wedding](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2735.jpg)
![bride in white fur shawl with bridesmaids in black dresses and fur shawls from Chicago Club Winter Wedding](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2736.jpg)
Chicago Club Winter Wedding
The Chicago Club is a beautiful, private wedding venue. An elegantly decorated Christmas tree greeted guests as they entered. Smaller, classically decorated Christmas trees were placed around the room where the couple exchanged their wedding vows. The ceremony Christmas trees were donated after the wedding to local families without trees. Kevin and Claire are both incredibly thoughtful and generous, and I loved that even on their big day, they were still thinking of others.
![Christmas wedding at The Chicago Club](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2737.jpg)
![classic portraits from holiday wedding](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2738.jpg)
![Christmas winter wedding in Chicago, IL](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2739.jpg)
![wedding guests looking at Christmas inspired wedding programs](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2740.jpg)
![Christmas tree decorates wedding ceremony at The Chicago Club](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2741.jpg)
![groom sees bride walking down the aisle](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2742.jpg)
![bride walks down the aisle](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2743.jpg)
![father walks his daughter down the aisle](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2744.jpg)
![guests wipe away tears during Chicago Club Wedding ceremony](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2745.jpg)
![Christmas wedding at The Chicago Club](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2746.jpg)
![couple exchange wedding vows](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2747.jpg)
![bride and groom pronounced husband and wife](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2748.jpg)
![newlyweds exit wedding ceremony](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2749.jpg)
Once Kevin and Claire were pronounced husband and wife, everyone moved to the bar area for cocktail hour, where Claire’s family Christmas punch was served. Claire also surprised Kevin with a Miller Lite Christmas bar, as he loves his go-to beer, Miller Lite. The bar featured Miller Lite Christmas decor and free Miller Lite Christmas merch. It was such a fun surprise!
![elegant christmas decorations from Chicago Club Winter Wedding](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2750.jpg)
![Harrods bear at wedding reception](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2751.jpg)
![Christmas decorated Miller Lite bar](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2752.jpg)
![custom sign for groom's Miller Lite bar](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2753.jpg)
![Miller Lite merchandise](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2754.jpg)
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![guests sip Christmas punch at cocktail hour](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2756.jpg)
![Chicago Club Christmas Winter Wedding](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2757.jpg)
![groom sips Miller Lite](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2758.jpg)
![bride and groom talk to family](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2759.jpg)
Their design was a beautiful blend of luxury Harrods and Ralph Lauren meets Christmas vibe. Floral centerpieces reminiscent of the bridal bouquet sat in the middle of tables covered in dark green, velvet tablecloths, along with plaid details, festive treats like gingerbread man cookies, and even a life-size Harrods bear.
![elegant Christmas tree in reception space at The Chicago Club](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2760.jpg)
![tablescape design from Chicago Club Winter Wedding](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2761.jpg)
![Christmas inspired wedding reception design](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2762.jpg)
![red and white flowers with green plaid details at table place setting](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2763.jpg)
![Elegant Christmas wedding at The Chicago Club](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2764.jpg)
![Chicago winter wedding decorated for the holidays](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2765.jpg)
![newlyweds enter wedding reception](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2766.jpg)
![candid portrait of couple laughing during dinner](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2767.jpg)
![timeless wedding portraits](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2768.jpg)
![bride and groom cut wedding cake](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2769.jpg)
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![timeless wedding photos from Chicago Club Winter Wedding](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2771.jpg)
![bride hugs friends and family](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2772.jpg)
![Custom dance floor](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2773.jpg)
![gingerbread man cookies from Chicago Club Winter Christmas Wedding](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2774.jpg)
The couple love the movie Love Actually and featured a lot of music from the movie. Guests danced the night away in their Santa hats on the custom dance floor, featuring the crest seen on their wedding invitation which had their dog, Brooks, on it!
Kevin and Claire truly made this wedding their own, infusing so many special details and personal touches. It was an honor to capture their Chicago Club winter wedding and all the joy that filled their big day.
![bride and groom share first dance as husband and wife](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2775.jpg)
![guests dance and celebrate at Chicago Club Winter Wedding](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2776.jpg)
![bride with bridesmaid dancing](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2777.jpg)
![bride and groom at Chicago Club winter wedding reception](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2778.jpg)
![classic portaits](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2779.jpg)
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![Chicago Club Winter Wedding](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2781.jpg)
![groom dances with his bride](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2782.jpg)
![guests dance Chicago club wedding reception](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2783.jpg)
![wedding guests wear santa hats on the dance floor from Christmas wedding at The Chicago Club](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2784.jpg)
![guests mingle at Chicago Club Winter Wedding](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2785.jpg)
![Christmas wedding in Chicago Il at The Chicago Club](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chicago-Wedding-Photographer-Alex-Ferreri-Photography_2786.jpg)
Wedding Vendors:
Photography: Alex Ferreri
Venue: The Chicago Club
Planning: NSWE Events
Florist: Life in Bloom
Stationery: Shannon Kirsten Illustration
Lighting: Elegant Event Lighting
Band/Entertainment:Indigo with Arlen Music
Rentals: Halls Rental | BBJ La Tavola | Covered Affairs
Beauty: Antonette White Hair + Makeup
Dress: Mira Zwillinger from Ultimate Bride Chicago
Catering: Chicago Club
Cake: Sweet Mandy B’s
Photo Booth: Pixster Chicago
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ALEX FERRERI AND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES, INQUIRE HERE.
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![The Chicago Club Winter Wedding at Christmas photographed by Chicago Destination Wedding Photographer Alex Ferreri](https://alexferreri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Alex-F.-Photography-Pins-1.png)