Chicago boasts some very impressive architecture. The iconic Wrigley Building, eccentric finds like the Emil Bach House by Frank Lloyd Wright, historic Kinzie Street bridge, and the Board of Trade building–a dramatic backdrop featured in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight–are just a few of the pieces that characterize “The City of Big Shoulders”.
The Rookery Building is no exception.
This is hands down one of my favorite buildings in the city. At only twelve stories tall, it’s not the most impressive building, size-wise. What stands out, however, is its geometry, texture, and sheer attention to detail. It’s stunning.
Jessica and Aaron’s wedding would be the first we ever filmed in The Rookery. We almost didn’t get to use our stabilization [monopods, tripods] until we could prove and plead our case to the building’s guards that our rubber-tipped gear would not harm the historic ceramic tile. Interestingly enough, they don’t seem to put stiletto heels through the same scrutiny ;)
Speaking of firsts, this is the first edit where we used the Father of the Bride’s speech as a major piece for our narrative. We didn’t realize it at the time, but as he addressed the guests, and then turned his attention to his daughter and son-in-law, we were capturing the defining moment where a father realizes that his little girl is all grown up. It was simply too good not to include in their story.
We know you’ll enjoy this one. Chicago, its architecture, and especially The Rookery have their history, but it’s merely the backdrop for the people at the end of those historic stairs.
Cheers,
Chris
location | Chicago, IL
ceremony.reception | The Rookery Building
photography | Kenny Kim
event planning | Clementine Custom Events
flowers | Scarlet Petal
design | Art of Imagination
