Leading 10 Outdoor Wedding Photo locations in Chicago9564238

   When obtaining married in Chicagoland area, one of the leading selections for any bride are the bridal wedding pictures locations. As you know, Chicago has a lot of selections, anything from the amazing and well-known skyline to gardens that make you forget you're even in the city. Many places are under strict rules that call for you to obtain a permit days in advance, while there are actually a couple places where, you and your whole wedding party, can go and just invest time with your photographer with out worrying about a permit. I've photographed in quite a few of these locations and I've selected the best 10 most effective places that everybody loves.

1. Adler Planetarium

This location is among the most preferred for performing scenic backgrounds, for it has the extraordinary Chicago skyline and also the lake behind the planetarium at the same time as the beach, that makes for wonderful option towards the city. Also you'll find numerous trees and flowers, within the season, that make for fantastic shade for the complete wedding party. Northerly Island Park is 1 of my ultimate places around the planetarium would be to the south of it (about a 5 minute walk), past the 12 Street beach and also the touristic location.

In my opinion this really is the very best view with the city. The great factor about the Planetarium is that it will not call for a permit, so you are free of charge to stay and photograph so long as you need; having said that, parking is close to impossible, the parking lot is practically usually full as well as with a limo, you cannot be parked for a lot more than five min. I highly recommend this location when you have a driver that will just drop you off, so that you may take pleasure in your photo session.

Address: 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr.

           Chicago IL 60605 Telephone: 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. Identified by its official name as "Cloud Gate", it's situated suitable within the heart of Chicago, on Michigan Avenue's Millennium Park. The sculpture delivers some great shots of city reflections as well as great views of the downtown area. In a sunny day it presents no shade; even so, proper towards the north of it it is possible to locate good smaller parks with a lot of shade, but it takes away from the view with the bean.

While the Bean is incredible and gorgeous, having the ability to photograph without guests in the background is impossible, for it's constantly visited, day or night and parking is possible primarily in the city parking garage without having being towed; even so, so far they do not need a permit for Photography. I really like this location, but just like the Planetarium, parking is an concern so try to be dropped off.

Address: 201 E. Randolph St., in between Michigan Ave and Columbus Ave

           Chicago IL 60602 Phone: 312.742.1168

3. Buckingham Fountain

For the summer season, this fountain is absolutely beautiful, specially as a backdrop for a substantial bridal party, it has a great deal of space to ensure that even when there are actually a lot of visitors, you can nevertheless locate a space to produce it your personal. It's one of many largest fountains in the world, so the larger the bridal party, the better, it features a good, sophisticated and regal feeling to it. Also, around it you may have the North and South Rose Gardens plus the city view within the background which adds splendor to the photographs.

If it gets too hot, you can get the shade in among the gardens and still have the fountain within the background, you will not be extremely close to it, but you will not appear sweaty in the pictures. This location and gardens around it calls for a permit and parking isn't very direct. If you're lucky to find parking on Columbus Drive, you still must walk a bit to the fountain, but in my opinion, it is well 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 small lily pond is a fantastic location with a little waterfall and fantastic background. I wouldn't suggest it for a really substantial wedding party, but smaller ones would have great photographs here.

Parking is also pretty decent because you are 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 have to walk a few minutes to enter. This pond is terrific mainly inside the summer and fall, it closes towards the winter time.

Address: Fullerton Pkwy. & Cannon Dr.

           Chicago IL 60614 Phone: 312.742.PLAY (7529)

5. Lincoln Park - North Pond

In this extremely massive park, just about any place looks fantastic, so you could either have a pretty nature-like feel towards the photographs or even the skyline from different areas. It is actually hard to pinpoint an exact location, but I always seem to be drawn to the North Pond, where I come across more room to stretch out if I go with a massive 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 unbelievable and you can get some wonderful shots. You may have plenty of shade if need be and you also have numerous sculptures you could use as props or backgrounds. As far as permits are concerned, some areas inside the park need a permit while some don't, so you might have 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 inside the background. This is a favorite of mine because towards the south it provides a splendid view of among the largest Ferris Wheels on the planet, towards the west the lake, and for the north the city.

You've got numerous photographic choices here and they are all excellent. Also, you may often just pop into Navy Pier for a few photographs, though you'll never be able to not have someone in your photographs because from the amount of people that are always there. Parking is fairly easy when you park in the Navy Pier parking lot and walk to the park, it is about 5-10 minutes. I greatly recommend it.

Address: 600 E. Grand Ave

          Chicago IL 60611 Phone: 312.595.PIER Toll Free: 1.800.595.PIER

7. Jackson Park

Located appropriate behind the Museum of Science and Industry, this has become one of my top alternatives mainly because of Osaka Garden, which is situated ideal within the middle in the park among the east and west lagoon. Of course, the park provides several other places, but the Japanese Garden features a incredibly exotic feel to it, not to mention the amount of plants and flowers that's overwhelming.

Parking is quite easy for they have a pretty massive parking lot. They require permits for most of this park, but I suggest calling ahead just to produce sure that the region you choose needs 1. Although permits costs are high, it is most definitely worth it.

Address: 1735 E. Columbia Dr.

            Chicago IL 60637 Telephone: 312.742.PLAY (7529)

8. Michigan Avenue Bridge - Chicago Riverwalk

For all those architectural lovers out there, this really is the most effective location for you to be. You get to have in the background some with the most famous buildings ever made. You can find several little areas to take pictures, but probably the most used is in the median in the street to acquire the image of North Michigan Avenue.

One of my favorites, in particular for big parties, is the spiral staircase that leads down for the Chicago River, also as the new courtyard at the Trump Tower plus the Wrigley Building. Parking is as hard as any other downtown Chicago location, but if you're dropped off, you might have 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 massive garden has it all, trees, flowers, scenic bridges, oriental and English gardens, also as ponds. Whatever your heart desires, you obtain it there, including plenty of shade and open areas.

The Chicago Botanical Garden is equally perfect for massive or tiny 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  Phone:  (847) 835-5440

10. Baha'i' Temple

Located in Wilmette, it is somewhat of a drive from Chicago, but if your wedding is inside the north suburbs, it really is perfect. This temple is a stunning building with excellent architectural detail. It's surrounded by gardens and pools that make for a good backdrop.

Whether it really is a large or a little party, you will have terrific natural background. It doesn't demand a permit and you may 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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