Doctors Adrianna and Jon Youakim threw one heck of a party at the Waldorf Astoria in Chicago!
When you’re saving lives by day but need to serve pure, unfiltered luxury by night, you throw a wedding at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago. Doctors Adrianna and Jon Youakim officially tied the knot, and let me tell you, the aesthetic is currently living rent-free in our heads. If you're scouting high-end Chicago wedding venues or just need some major mood board inspo for a chic, moody-glam celebration, grab your matcha and take notes.
Let’s talk about the absolute serve that was Adrianna’s bridal look. Our gorgeous bride radiated pure main character energy in a voluminous, cloud-like strapless white gown. Paired with a delicate pearl necklace and a sleek, effortless hairstyle, the entire vibe was giving timeless elegance with a clean, modern edge.
The ceremony space was quite literally a dreamscape. The ballroom was transformed under stunning, oversized crystal chandeliers with romantic, sheer white drapery framing the altar. The aisle was lined with chic chiavari chairs and sleek mirrored pillars, which held lush, dramatic arrangements of deep burgundy, blush, and white florals. It is the ultimate blueprint for a sophisticated Chicago wedding aesthetic.
You can’t have a luxury wedding without an impeccably dressed entourage, and this bridal party understood the assignment. Can we SCREAM high-fashion editorial?! Posing in a moody, dark-paneled room accented with gold shelving, Jon and his groomsmen kept it classic in crisp black tuxedos with rich burgundy bowties. The bridesmaids absolutely crushed it, wearing stunning burgundy and cranberry gowns in luxurious mixed textures of satin and velvet.
The immaculate vibes carried right through to the reception. The dessert itself was a towering, intricately piped white cake adorned with bold red roses - almost too pretty to eat.
A massive congratulations to the Youakims! Their Waldorf Astoria Chicago wedding!
xo, Bonphotage
Photography: @Bonphotage
Coordinator: @simplyelegantxo
Venue: Waldorf Astoria Chicago @wachicago
Hair and makeup: @pattymcguirehmuartists
Floral/Décor: @anthonygowderdesigns
Cake: @paticakechicago
Band: @funk_almighty
Wedding Dress: @bellebridalatelier
Tuxes: @theblacktux
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