Cooper and Tracy’s wedding at the W Chicago City Center was the perfect blend of modern luxury and timeless elegance. Set inside the historic Midland building, their celebration transformed the iconic downtown Chicago venue into a stunning black and white and gold dream. As a Chicago wedding photographer, weddings like this are a dream to capture: dramatic architecture, glamorous details, and a couple whose style and connection shine through every moment.


From the sleek black‑and‑white décor to the warm gold accents that lit up the ballroom, every detail of Cooper and Tracy’s day felt intentional and elevated. The W’s grand columns, marble textures, and Art Deco touches created a cinematic backdrop that matched their vision perfectly. Their portraits in Chicago Board of Trade added that unmistakable Chicago energy — classic, urban, and full of character.

 

Getting Ready & Details

 

Grand hotel entrance with arched windows, Chicago and red flags flanking a classic stone facade at dusk.
Looking up at a tall beige stone office building facade with rows of rectangular windows in an urban setting.
Black and white wedding flat lay with invitation suite, save the date, heels, perfume, and floral accents on mosaic tile.
Elegant wedding stationery suite with save the date cards, menu, and envelope displayed with white heels and perfume.
Elegant white satin slingback heels with ribbon ties resting on a bridal veil surrounded by soft flower petals.
Elegant wedding stationery suite with invitation, menu, save the date, and RSVP card on silver tile with white petals.
Elegant white wedding dress hanging on a hanger beside a mirror and vanity table in a bridal suite.
Black and white photo of elegant bridal heels displayed on a crystal chandelier with glowing bulbs.
Elegant white bridal gown hanging on a hanger in a luxurious mirrored bedroom before the wedding ceremony.
Bride in white shorts admiring her elegant wedding dress hanging in a luxurious mirrored dressing room.
A woman in a white off-shoulder top and pink slippers sits on a chair in a bridal boutique fitting room.
Bride admiring her white wedding dress hanging in an elegant dressing room with mirrors and chandelier.
Woman with wavy hair gazes at her reflection in a round mirror while touching her face in an elegant room.
Black and white photo of a woman adjusting her hair while looking at her reflection in a round mirror.
Young woman with long brown hair gazing at her reflection in a round mirror in a bright, elegant room.
Black and white photo of a woman with long wavy hair sitting at a vanity table, wearing an off-shoulder top.
Woman in white off-shoulder dress and fluffy slippers sitting on a white tufted bed with pink pillows.
A woman in a white off-shoulder dress and slippers sits on a tufted white bed in an elegant bedroom.
Young woman in white off-shoulder dress sitting gracefully on a white tufted bed in an elegant bedroom.
Bride in white satin off-shoulder gown being helped by bridesmaid in gold dress near mirrored wardrobe.
Elegant bride in white off-shoulder satin gown with long train posing in bridal boutique fitting room.
Bride in white satin gown being helped by bridesmaid in champagne dress, reflected in mirror.
Bride wearing an elegant off-shoulder white satin gown with long sleeves, posing in a bridal boutique fitting room.
Bride in elegant off-shoulder white satin gown posing in a mirrored bridal boutique fitting room.
Bride wearing an elegant off-shoulder white satin wedding gown with long sleeves and a train in a bridal boutique.
Bride in elegant off-shoulder long-sleeve white satin wedding gown with train, posing in bridal boutique fitting room.
Bride in elegant off-shoulder white satin gown with long sleeves poses in front of mirrors in a bridal boutique.
Bride in white off-shoulder satin dress holds champagne glass while gazing sideways in a luxurious dressing room.
Bridesmaids in black dresses gather in a hallway as bride in white gown prepares, one holding white roses bouquet.
Bride in elegant white off-shoulder gown standing in hallway during wedding reception in black and white photo.
Elegant bride in off-shoulder white satin gown with veil holds white peony bouquet, posing before white paneled wall.
A bridesmaid with tattoos carefully adjusts a lace wedding veil on a bride holding white flowers.
Elegant bride in white off-shoulder satin gown holding white rose bouquet, wearing veil, posing before white paneled wall.
Black and white photo of a bride in an off-shoulder gown holding a white rose bouquet, wearing a lace veil.
Elegant bride in a white off-shoulder gown with long train holds white bouquet in a grand ballroom.
Elegant bride in a white fitted gown with train holds a bouquet, posing in a classic black and white wedding portrait.
Three men in a barbershop, one getting a haircut while another drinks an orange beverage nearby.
A groom in a white shirt gets his black bow tie adjusted by an older man in glasses before a wedding ceremony.
A barber wearing green gloves carefully cuts a client's hair in a professional barbershop setting.
A man in a white dress shirt adjusts his outfit while looking at his reflection in a mirror.
A man in a white shirt helps another adjust his collar and tie during wedding preparations.
Three men in formal white dress shirts and bow ties helping each other get dressed for a wedding.
Two groomsmen help a groom adjust his bow tie and collar in a black and white wedding preparation photo.
A man in a black tuxedo with bow tie smiles confidently in front of classical columns.
Three men in formal attire, including tuxedos and bow ties, assist each other getting dressed in an elegant room.
A well-dressed Black man in a black tuxedo with bow tie stands smiling between grand stone columns.
Two men in black tuxedos with bow ties, one checking a smartphone, standing near a glass storefront.
Stylish man in black tuxedo and bow tie adjusting sunglasses outdoors in urban city setting.

 

Portraits

 

Bride and groom dancing on a city sidewalk surrounded by skyscrapers, groom in tuxedo holding white bouquet.
Black and white wedding photo of bride and groom standing on crosswalk in front of illuminated city building at night.
Bride and groom share a romantic moment on a city street at night, with a glowing clock tower backdrop.
Interracial couple posing in wedding attire before elegant white fireplace with candles, bride holding white bouquet.
Bride and groom holding hands walking on a city street at night, bride wearing a white gown with veil.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom standing in a crosswalk at night in an illuminated city street.
Bride and groom share a romantic moment on a city street at night, illuminated by warm glowing lights.
Interracial couple sharing a romantic moment outdoors at night, bride in white off-shoulder gown holding groom's hands.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom crossing a city street at night, with grand buildings and street lights behind them.
Black and white wedding photo of bride and groom crossing a city street at night with illuminated buildings.
Black and white photo of an interracial couple embracing on a city street at night, bride in white gown.
Elegant bride and groom posing inside a grand venue with arched ceilings, a glowing bar backdrop, and soft ambient lighting.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom standing on a crosswalk at night in front of a grand building with a clock.
Bride and groom holding hands on a city street at night with illuminated buildings and American flags in Chicago.
Black and white photo of bride and groom walking, groom holding white rose bouquet outdoors.
Interracial couple in wedding attire embrace on a city street at night, groom in black tuxedo kissing bride in white gown.
Bride and groom walk hand-in-hand on a city sidewalk at dusk, she in a flowing white gown, he in a classic black tuxedo.
Bride and groom share a kiss on a city street at night, with a grand illuminated building backdrop.
Interracial couple dancing on urban sidewalk, bride in white gown holding bouquet, groom in tuxedo, city skyscrapers backdrop.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom holding hands walking on a city sidewalk in wedding attire.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom crossing a city street at night with tall buildings in the background.

 

Ceremony

 

Modern ceiling light fixture with amber glass globe pendants hanging at varying heights.
Elegant wedding venue ballroom with gold chiavari chairs, crystal chandeliers, draped curtains, and a white marble fireplace.
Elegant wedding ceremony venue with gold chiavari chairs, draped arched windows, and gold wall sconces on white paneled walls.
Gold chiavari chairs with white cushions arranged for a wedding ceremony, with pillar candles on hexagonal tile floor.
Elegant wedding ceremony venue with gold chandeliers, chiavari chairs, white aisle runner, and a fireplace in a grand ballroom.
Elegant ballroom with grand crystal chandelier, arched windows, fireplace, and rows of chairs set for a formal wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom walk down the aisle together during elegant indoor wedding ceremony with chandeliers.
Black and white photo of a couple walking down the wedding aisle in an elegant ballroom with chandelier.
Groom in black tuxedo escorts bride in off-shoulder lace gown down white aisle at elegant wedding.
Bride in white lace gown shares emotional hug with guest during wedding ceremony in elegant venue.
Two flower girls in white dresses walk down the wedding aisle carrying baskets during an elegant indoor ceremony.
Young man in black tuxedo walks down wedding aisle in elegant venue with seated guests.
Elegant man in black tuxedo with bow tie at formal event, smiling confidently.
Emotional groom in black tuxedo wiping tears at wedding ceremony with groomsmen standing behind him.
A man in a black double-breasted tuxedo with bow tie stands elegantly at a formal event.
Bride walks down the aisle with parents in elegant ballroom wedding ceremony with gold chandeliers.
Bride walks down aisle with parents in elegant ballroom wedding ceremony, wearing white gown and holding bouquet.
Bride walks down the aisle with parents in elegant black and white wedding ceremony in a grand ballroom.
Bride in white gown and veil shares emotional moment with older woman in champagne dress at wedding reception.
Bride in white gown walks down aisle with parents at elegant wedding ceremony.
Couple exchanges vows under stunning gold chandelier at indoor wedding ceremony.
Bride in white gown and veil shares emotional hug with older woman in champagne dress at wedding reception.
Bride and groom exchange vows at elegant indoor wedding ceremony with officiant and groomsmen in black tuxedos.
Elegant wedding ceremony in a ballroom with gold chandelier, couple at altar by white fireplace, guests seated in gold chairs.
Groom lifts bride's veil at elegant indoor wedding ceremony with groomsmen in black tuxedos standing nearby.
Groom lifts bride's veil during elegant wedding ceremony, officiant and groomsmen in tuxedos stand nearby.
Groom in black tuxedo holds bride's hands at wedding ceremony altar, guests watching in elegant white venue.
Bride and groom exchange vows at elegant wedding ceremony with groomsmen standing behind them in black tuxedos.
Black and white wedding ceremony photo of groom in bow tie holding bride's hands at the altar.
Bridesmaids in black dresses holding white peony bouquets with ribbon handles at a wedding ceremony.
Bridesmaids in black off-shoulder dresses holding elegant white peony bouquets with white ribbon at a wedding.
Groom placing wedding ring on bride's finger during ceremony, bride in white gown and veil, guests in black attire.
Black and white wedding photo of groom placing ring on brides finger during ceremony.
Bride and groom exchange vows before an officiant at an elegant indoor wedding ceremony with a white fireplace backdrop.
Bride and groom share first kiss at elegant indoor wedding ceremony with gold chandelier and white fireplace backdrop.
Black and white wedding ceremony photo showing bride in white gown exchanging vows with groom, bridesmaids in black dresses behind.
Bride and groom share first kiss at elegant indoor wedding ceremony with gold chandelier and white fireplace backdrop.
Black and white wedding photo of couple sharing first kiss at altar under elegant chandelier in grand ballroom ceremony.
Guests laughing and smiling during a wedding ceremony in an elegant ballroom venue.
Joyful wedding guests laughing and smiling during a ceremony in an elegant venue with chandelier lighting.
Joyful newlyweds celebrate recessional in elegant white wedding venue with gold chairs and chandelier lighting.
Black and white photo of a couple sharing their first kiss at a wedding ceremony in an elegant ballroom with chandelier.
Bride and groom joyfully enter wedding reception, bride in off-shoulder gown, groom in black tuxedo, elegant ballroom.
Bride and groom signing wedding documents at a table, dressed in elegant wedding attire.
Interracial couple shares first kiss at elegant wedding ceremony with gold chandeliers and seated guests applauding.

 

Bridal Party

 

Black and white photo of groomsmen in tuxedos lined up in a grand columned building hall.
Bride in white gown poses with bridesmaids in black dresses holding white bouquets in an elegant ballroom.
Bride and groom share a kiss surrounded by wedding party in black attire inside an elegant ballroom with chandelier.
Groomsmen in black tuxedos and bow ties pose in a grand urban plaza with classical architecture.
Elegant wedding party in black attire surrounds bride and groom sharing a kiss in a grand indoor venue.
Groomsmen in black tuxedos posing in front of Wintrust building columns for a wedding party photo.
Black and white wedding photo of couple kissing at altar surrounded by applauding bridal party in elegant venue.
Black and white wedding party photo with groomsmen in tuxedos and bridesmaids in black gowns beside bride and groom in elegant venue.
Black and white wedding photo of couple sharing first dance surrounded by bridal party in elegant ballroom with chandelier.
Bride in white gown poses with bridesmaids in black off-shoulder dresses holding white bouquets in elegant ballroom.
Groomsmen in black tuxedos and bow ties posing on a crosswalk in an urban cityscape with classic architecture.
Bride in white gown with bridesmaids in black dresses holding white bouquets in elegant ballroom venue.
Groomsmen in black tuxedos posing on steps of a neoclassical building with large columns in black and white photo.
Elegant wedding party in all-black attire poses together in a grand white ballroom with gold chandeliers and sconces.
Groomsmen in black tuxedos posing in front of Wintrust building with gold signage in Chicago.
Bride in off-shoulder white satin gown holds white rose bouquet, flanked by bridesmaids in black dresses.
Bride in white off-shoulder gown walks with bridesmaids in black dresses, all holding white bouquets in elegant venue.
Black and white photo of a groom and groomsmen in tuxedos posing in an elegant columned building.
Wedding party in black attire poses in elegant white venue with chandelier, groomsmen and bridesmaids flanking bride and groom.
Groomsmen in tuxedos socializing outside a building before a wedding ceremony.
Groomsmen in black tuxedos posing in front of Wintrust building with grand columns in Chicago.
Bride in white gown poses with ten bridesmaids in black dresses holding white bouquets in elegant ballroom.
Bride in white gown poses with bridesmaids in black dresses holding white bouquets in elegant ballroom.
Bride in white gown poses with bridesmaids in black dresses holding bouquets in elegant ballroom.
Groomsmen in black tuxedos and bow ties walk confidently down an urban street lined with classical columns.
Four groomsmen in black tuxedos and bow ties walk confidently outside Wintrust building at 231 N LaSalle Street Chicago.
Business professionals in black suits crossing a busy urban intersection in downtown Chicago with American flags.

 

Reception

 

Elegant wedding sweetheart table with white linen, gold accents, and white floral arrangements against draped curtain backdrop.
Elegant wedding seating chart on easel displaying Cooper & Tracy guest arrangements in a grand venue.
Elegant wedding reception hall with gold Chiavari chairs, white round tables, and glowing candle centerpieces.
Elegant wedding reception table 13 with white roses, floating candles, and gold accents in a warmly lit ballroom.
Elegant wedding table setting with gold geometric placemat, silverware, white plate, name card, and silver salt and pepper shakers.
Elegant round dining table set with gold placemats, silver cutlery, white napkins, and crystal glasses for a formal event.
Elegant plated dinner with mashed potatoes, braised meat, carrots, Brussels sprouts, and rich gravy garnished with microgreens.
Elegant three-tier white wedding cake with bride and groom topper, surrounded by candles on a draped table.
White two-tier wedding cake with classic bride and groom figurine topper, decorated with elegant piped frosting details.
Classic wedding cake topper figurine of groom lifting bride in white dress on elegant white tiered cake.
Wedding signature drinks display with His whiskey sour and Hers cosmopolitan cocktails beside a decorative menu sign.
White roses in glass vases with lit candles on a white tablecloth at an elegant wedding reception.
A bride in a white dress signs documents at a marble counter during a wedding ceremony indoors.
Group of young girls and a woman posing together in matching black dresses at a formal event.
Woman in coral blazer photographing event on smartphone at elegant indoor gathering with guests in background.
Bride in white off-shoulder gown exits church with flower girls in black dresses, smiling joyfully.
Wedding party exits venue holding a sign reading lets get the party started, dressed in elegant black attire.
Wedding party in black attire exits elegant venue doors, holding signs and celebrating joyfully.
Group of elegantly dressed people in black attire walking through a doorway at a formal event.
Wedding guests celebrate holding a
Bridesmaids in black gowns celebrate joyfully on a dance floor at an elegant wedding reception venue.
A bride and groom share their first dance in an elegant ballroom, she in a white satin gown, he in a black tuxedo.
A bride and groom hold hands and walk across a hexagonal dance floor beneath an elegant chandelier in a grand ballroom.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom dancing joyfully at their wedding reception.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom sharing their first dance at an elegant wedding reception venue.
Black and white wedding reception photo showing guests celebrating with raised hands in an elegant ballroom.
Wedding guests waving white napkins in elegant ballroom celebration during lively reception dance.
Black and white photo of a couple sharing their first dance surrounded by guests at an elegant wedding reception.
Bride and groom share first dance on black floor while guests hold signs in elegant ballroom with chandeliers.
Black and white wedding photo of guests cheering and holding signs at a formal reception celebration.
Bride and groom share first dance surrounded by guests holding signs at elegant wedding reception.
Black and white photo of an interracial couple sharing their first dance at an elegant wedding reception.
Black and white photo of an interracial couple sharing their first dance at a wedding reception.
Bride and groom share first dance in elegant ballroom with white wedding cake and candles in background.
Bride and groom share first dance in elegant ballroom with guests seated at decorated tables and chandelier above.
Black and white photo of an interracial couple sharing a first dance at their elegant wedding reception.
Couple sharing an intimate moment at a formal wedding reception in an elegant venue.
Bride and groom share first dance in elegant ballroom with chandeliers and seated wedding guests in background.
A bride and groom share a romantic first dance kiss in an elegant ballroom with chandeliers and white columns.
Couple sharing their first dance at an elegant wedding reception in a grand ballroom with chandeliers and seated guests.
Black and white photo of a couple sharing their first dance at an elegant wedding reception.
Bride and groom share their first dance in an elegant ballroom during a wedding reception.
Black and white photo of a couple sharing their first dance at a wedding reception in an elegant ballroom.
Bride and groom share their first dance at an elegant wedding reception in a grand ballroom with guests seated at candlelit tables.
Black and white photo of a couple sharing their first dance at an elegant wedding reception with chandeliers.
Bride and groom cutting a white tiered wedding cake at a candlelit table in an elegant ballroom.
Bride and groom cutting a white tiered wedding cake on a candlelit table in an elegant ballroom.
Bride and groom feeding each other wedding cake at elegant reception with white tiered cake and candles.
Bride and groom cutting white tiered wedding cake at elegant reception venue.
Elegant three-tier white wedding cake with intricate piped frosting details and draped swag decorations, with a slice cut out.
Guests clapping and smiling at an elegant wedding reception with candles and white decor.
Bride and groom raising champagne glasses in a toast at their elegant wedding reception with candles.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom speaking at their wedding reception, holding microphone and champagne glass.
Bride and groom seated at sweetheart table beneath elegant crystal chandelier in grand ballroom wedding reception.
Bride and groom stand at elegant white sweetheart table with floral decor during wedding reception.
A woman in an off-shoulder white gown sings at a microphone during an elegant wedding reception.
A performer in a gold gown sings at a microphone while a couple celebrates at a sweetheart table in an elegant ballroom.
Two women in black off-shoulder dresses smile and speak at a microphone during a formal event.
Woman giving a speech at an elegant wedding reception in a grand ballroom with candles and floral centerpieces.
Guests laughing and enjoying themselves at an elegant wedding reception with candles and gold chairs.
Bride and groom laughing at sweetheart table with white floral centerpieces and candles at elegant wedding reception.
Young girls in black and white dresses posing and dancing together at a wedding reception celebration.
Three young girls in formal attire pose and smile at an elegant wedding reception venue.
Three women in black gowns singing and clapping at a wedding reception microphone stand.
Bride and groom laughing at sweetheart table with white linens and gold floral accents at elegant wedding reception.
Black and white wedding photo of bride wiping tears and groom in tuxedo seated at reception table.
Black and white photo of a couple exchanging rings during a wedding ceremony in an elegant ballroom.
A couple shares their first dance at an elegant wedding reception, groom in a black tuxedo and bride in an off-shoulder white gown.
Elegant woman with dark hair smiling at a wedding reception dinner table with candles and white flowers.
Father-daughter wedding dance in elegant ballroom, black and white photo of bride in white gown with older man in tuxedo.
Bride and father joyfully raise their arms during a wedding reception first dance in an elegant ballroom.
Bride in white gown opens arms to groom in black tuxedo during elegant wedding reception first dance.
Black and white photo of elegantly dressed guests dancing and socializing at a formal event or gala.
Group of men in formal attire smiling and posing together at an elegant evening celebration event.
Diverse group of elegantly dressed guests dancing and celebrating at a formal party or prom event.
Man in bow tie dancing with arms raised at formal event under chandelier.
Bride in white off-shoulder gown dancing joyfully with guests at elegant wedding reception venue.
Woman in white satin dress holding pink cocktail at wedding reception, reaching toward tattooed hand.
A woman in a mint green gown raises a wine glass while posing with a man in a black tuxedo at an elegant wedding reception.
Guests dancing energetically at a wedding reception in an elegant ballroom with gold chairs and decorative columns.
Bride in white gown holds bouquet, pointing at cheering guests on dance floor at elegant wedding reception.
Guests dancing and celebrating at an elegant wedding reception in a grand ballroom venue.
Black and white photo of women reaching up at a wedding bouquet toss in an elegant ballroom.
Man in tuxedo bowing to seated woman in elegant gown at formal wedding reception with purple lighting.
Elegant man in tuxedo and bow tie adjusting cufflinks at a formal black and white wedding reception.
Groom removing bride's garter at elegant wedding reception in grand ballroom with gold chiavari chairs.
Black and white photo of groom kneeling before bride during garter removal at elegant wedding reception.
Groom kneeling to place white heels on bride seated in chair during wedding reception on dance floor.
Bride in white satin gown shares a kiss with groom in black tuxedo during wedding reception chair dance.
Groom in black tuxedo bows toward bride in white satin gown seated on chair during wedding reception dance.
Smiling man in elegant black tuxedo with bow tie poses at formal event in black and white photo.
Groomsmen in suits laugh and dance together in an elegant ballroom during a lively wedding reception celebration.
Groom in black tuxedo photographing wedding reception guests celebrating on dance floor in elegant ballroom.
A groomsman in a green vest and bow tie holds a drink and white ribbon aloft, smiling at a wedding reception.
Wedding guests and couple dancing joyfully at elegant reception, bride in white gown, groom in tuxedo.
Black and white photo of wedding guests dancing joyfully at a elegant ballroom reception.
Black and white photo of wedding guests dancing energetically on the dance floor at a elegant wedding reception.
Bride and groom dancing joyfully with guests at elegant wedding reception under golden chandelier.
Wedding guests dancing joyfully at elegant reception venue, bride in white gown celebrating with friends on dance floor.
Bride and groom dancing joyfully with guests at a lively wedding reception celebration.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom dancing joyfully at their elegant wedding reception with guests celebrating behind them.
Two women laughing and dancing joyfully at a social gathering or wedding reception with other guests nearby.