The Drake hotel Oak Brook wedding / Seana & Mike

the drake hotel oak brook wedding photograhy

We met Sean and Mike last summer when we did their engagement session. Mike was very relaxed and told us about his family. Part of his family has roots in the Balkans. We had shared topics to talk about since we’re originally from there as well. One of their wishes was to have photos taken on his cousin’s boat. We created a truly wonderful connection for their upcoming wedding.

Outdoor ceremony in The Drake Hotel Oak Brook

The wedding day was a perfect blend of classic tradition, featuring a beautiful outdoor ceremony and an elegant reception, all held at The Drake Hotel in Oak Brook. Seana and Mike decided not to see each other before the ceremony, so we spent a couple of hours photographing them and their bridal party separately.
Through the day they were surrounded with so much family and close friends who were all very supportive of them. We captured an amazing photo when the bride and the bridesmaids jumped on the bed. That photo won several awards. We used a very wide-angle lens for that shot. The bride got ready at the hotel, while the groom, Mike, prepared at his parents’ house.

The outdoor ceremony was sweet and sentimental. The flower girls were the center of attention and truly captivated everyone at the wedding. The bridesmaids in golden dresses were incredible. Everything was very emotional, and the special charm of the wedding was the outdoor ceremony at this truly beautiful hotel. You can see all of this below in our photos in this post. Sean and Mike bought a new house near Mike’s parents, and it was their great wish to go there after the ceremony and take photos of the two of them with the bridal party.

The reception was so much fun! At the end of the night we all moved outside to lit some sparkles. There was so much LOVE in the ai Congratulations to you both!

The Drake Hotel Wedding Cost

This is a historic place. The hotel, built in 1962, features European style with a distinctive atmosphere. The hotel offers several banquet halls for celebrations.The hotel was renovated in 2015.

 -The Grand Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 600 guests.

– Three Oak Room, which can accommodate up to 450 guests.

– Flower Room, which can accommodate up to 250 guests.

– The Nagle Room, which can accommodate up to 125 guests.

This is a very popular hotel for weddings. Many South Asian weddings are also organized here. The starting price for 50 guests is $8,554. They offer a diverse menu with a wide selection of food for your guests. There is a large outdoor space with a fountain in the central area. You can check out their wide range of wedding packages on their website.

 

Vendor Team

Venue The Drake Oak Brook /Music  Ring of Music / Photographer WS Photography / Videographer Nevaeh Films

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