Andrea and Rob’s reception was at Fulton’s on the River. We spent time along the Chicago river front and popped into a few other places downtown before heading back for the big celebration.
Miss Part 1? Click here to the ceremony and getting ready shots! You might also want to check out their chilly engagement shoot at the zoo!


Eric’s shot below.


I love this next series because it really captures these two. Happy strolling along hand in hand.

A taxi drove by honking with people hanging out of windows congratulating the new Mr. and Mrs! Eric’s photo below.






Eric’s shot below.

At Fulton’s on the River we were greeted with a room full of beautiful details. White dreamy florals by Fleur and the entire event planned and executed by Heather from Greatest Expectations.




Beautiful cake by Rolf’s Patisserie.


They danced the night away with the extraordinary Stitely Orchestra. 

We ended the night with romantic night shots on the bridges outside of Fulton’s on the River.




Such a big congratulations to Andrea and Rob!! We are thrilled for you two and what is ahead in your story. Thank you again for letting us in and allowing us to write this chapter with you two.
Wedding Day Team!
Photography : Jessie & Eric Stevens – Simply Jessie Photography
Event Planning: Heather – Greatest Expectations
Florals: Kelly – Fleur Inc.
Wedding Cake: Rolf’s Patisserie
Makeup: Andie Cumber
Ceremony Location: St Benedict Parish
Reception Locaiton: Fulton’s on the River
Music : The Stitely Orchestra
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That’s a pretty awesome team! beautiful images…beautiful flowers!!!
Such a classically beautiful event and color scheme. Andrea is stunning and I love the true happiness you can see in their faces!
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I love those night-time outdoors picture, with the bridge and city lights. I think they are glamorous…and amazing!
I love those night-time outdoors pictures, with the bridge and city lights. I think they are glamorous…and amazing!
These images are so wonderful! I love Andrea’s excitement as the cab honks passing them by.