Leading 10 Outdoor Wedding Photo places in Chicago9449246

   When getting married in Chicagoland location, one of the best selections for any bride are the bridal wedding pictures locations. As you know, Chicago has lots of selections, anything from the amazing and well-known skyline to gardens that make you forget you're even inside the city. Many places are under strict rules that call for you to obtain a permit days in advance, although you will find a couple locations where, you and your entire wedding party, can go and just spend time along with your photographer without worrying about a permit. I've photographed in lots of of these locations and I have selected the top ten ideal places that everybody loves.

1. Adler Planetarium

This location is among the most common for performing scenic backgrounds, for it has the incredible Chicago skyline and also the lake behind the planetarium too because the beach, that makes for terrific option to the city. Also you will find lots of trees and flowers, inside the season, that make for excellent shade for the entire wedding party. Northerly Island Park is one of my ultimate locations about the planetarium is usually to the south of it (about a 5 minute walk), past the 12 Street beach along with the touristic location.

In my opinion this really is the top view of the city. The wonderful thing about the Planetarium is the fact that it does not require a permit, so you are totally free to remain and photograph so long as you want; however, parking is close to impossible, the parking lot is practically usually full and even using a limo, you cannot be parked for far more than 5 min. I very recommend this location for those who have a driver which will just drop you off, to ensure that you could enjoy 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 one of the most visited. Recognized by its official name as "Cloud Gate", it truly is situated correct inside the heart of Chicago, on Michigan Avenue's Millennium Park. The sculpture provides some wonderful shots of city reflections also as fantastic views in the downtown location. In a sunny day it offers no shade; on the other hand, ideal for the north of it you may find nice small parks with a lot of shade, but it takes away from the view with the bean.

Even though the Bean is awesome and wonderful, having the ability to photograph without guests in the background is impossible, for it is always visited, day or night and parking is possible mainly within the city parking garage with no becoming towed; having said that, so far they do not require a permit for Photography. I like this location, but just like the Planetarium, parking is an issue so try to become dropped off.

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

           Chicago IL 60602 Telephone: 312.742.1168

3. Buckingham Fountain

For the summer season, this fountain is absolutely stunning, in particular as a backdrop for a large bridal party, it has numerous space to ensure that even when there are a great deal of guests, you can nevertheless uncover a space to make it your own. It truly is one of the largest fountains on the planet, so the larger the bridal party, the superior, it features a nice, sophisticated and regal feeling to it. Also, around it you have got the North and South Rose Gardens and the city view inside the background which adds splendor to the photographs.

If it gets too hot, you can get the shade in one of many gardens and nonetheless have the fountain within the background, you won't be pretty close to it, but you will not appear sweaty in the photos. This location and gardens about it requires a permit and parking is not extremely direct. If you are lucky to find parking on Columbus Drive, you nonetheless must walk a bit to the fountain, but in my opinion, it's properly worth the walk.

Address: Columbus Dr. (301 E.) & Congress Pkwy. (500 S.)

           Chicago IL 60605 Telephone: 312.742.PLAY (7529)

4. Lincoln Park - Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

For the nature lovers, this small lily pond is a wonderful location having a small waterfall and terrific background. I wouldn't suggest it for a quite huge wedding party, but smaller ones would have wonderful photographs here.

Parking is also pretty decent because you could park on the street behind the pond or inside the Lincoln Zoo parking lot, which is on the east side of the pond. Either way, you have to walk a few minutes to enter. This pond is excellent primarily within the summer and fall, it closes towards the winter time.

Address: Fullerton Pkwy. & Cannon Dr.

           Chicago IL 60614 Telephone: 312.742.PLAY (7529)

5. Lincoln Park - North Pond

In this extremely huge park, just about any location looks terrific, so you may either have a incredibly nature-like feel towards the photographs or even the skyline from different areas. It really is hard to pinpoint an exact location, but I constantly seem to become drawn for the North Pond, exactly where I obtain extra room to stretch out if I go having a large wedding party, and it also is just as good if I'm with just the bride and groom.

From the north pond facing south, the city looks outstanding and you may get some good shots. You may have a lot of shade if need be and you also have a lot of sculptures you could use as props or backgrounds. As far as permits are concerned, some areas within the park demand a permit while some don't, so you 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 option for the Chicago downtown skyline. You do not get the complete skyline, mainly the north side of town, but you get enough for everyone to recognize it as Chicago and you also have Oak beach within the background. This really is a favorite of mine because towards the south it provides a splendid view of one of the largest Ferris Wheels on the planet, for the west the lake, and to the north the city.

You might have several photographic selections here and they are all good. Also, you'll be able to constantly just pop into Navy Pier for a few photographs, though you'll never be able to not have someone in your photographs because of the amount of people that are normally there. Parking is fairly easy should you park within the Navy Pier parking lot and walk for the park, it really is about 5-10 minutes. I greatly recommend it.

Address: 600 E. Grand Ave

          Chicago IL 60611 Telephone: 312.595.PIER Toll Free of charge: 1.800.595.PIER

7. Jackson Park

Located ideal behind the Museum of Science and Industry, this has become one of my top selections primarily because of Osaka Garden, which is situated right in the middle in the park among the east and west lagoon. Of course, the park presents a lot of other locations, but the Japanese Garden has a very exotic feel to it, not to mention the amount of plants and flowers that's overwhelming.

Parking is incredibly easy for they have a pretty significant parking lot. They require permits for most of this park, but I recommend calling ahead just to produce sure that the area you choose needs one. Although permits costs are high, it is most definitely worth it.

Address: 1735 E. Columbia Dr.

            Chicago IL 60637 Phone: 312.742.PLAY (7529)

8. Michigan Avenue Bridge - Chicago Riverwalk

For all those architectural lovers out there, this really is the best location for you to be. You get to have in the background some of the most well-known buildings ever made. There are several little areas to take pictures, but probably the most used is within the median with the street to get the image of North Michigan Avenue.

One of my favorites, particularly for huge parties, would be the spiral staircase that leads down towards the Chicago River, also because the new courtyard at the Trump Tower plus the Wrigley Building. Parking is as hard as any other downtown Chicago location, but if you are dropped off, you've 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 very big garden has it all, trees, flowers, scenic bridges, oriental and English gardens, as well 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 large or small wedding parties. Parking is available for only $20.00 and there is no entry fee, however it calls for a permit that you simply can get upon arrival.

Address: 1000 Lake Cook Road,

           Glencoe, IL 60022  Telephone:  (847) 835-5440

10. Baha'i' Temple

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

Whether it really is a big or a modest party, you will have good natural background. It doesn't need a permit and it is possible to photograph anywhere the gardens are. They have free of charge parking, which is a plus.

Address: 100 Linden Ave.

           Wilmette, IL 60091 Telephone: (847) 853-2300

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