A couple flew in from Texas to elope in Chicago — no big production, just a sleek, modern day built around architecture, mood, and a little rain that followed us everywhere.

They got ready at the Chicago Club Association. The space is classic, but the rooms are small, and the photo permit fee is the highest in the city. Beautiful for details, but not something I’d recommend for getting-ready photos unless you’re fully prepared for tight quarters.

We stopped at the Chicago Cultural Center, made our way to the Board of Trade, and ended at City Hall for their ceremony. It rained all day but honestly it added to the story and felt more real than anything, They always say its good luck for rain on your day. it washes away all the sin.

City Hall was busy, you never know what you will get there. Waiting was a little more fun to add to all the stories for everyone in there.

A Chicago elopement doesn’t need perfect weather or an empty street. It just needs two people who are all in ,the rest falls into place.