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The front entrance. Also,
parking for your firetruck
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This is going to be a picture-heavy entry, but it can't be helped. Chicago Firehouse is a super charming, really distinctive venue, and it would be impossible to do it justice without a lot of pictures. Just as you suspected, this is a converted firehouse, and it is located on the far Northside of Chicago, in the Edgewater neighborhood. The venue has an agreement with a nearby school, so parking can be arranged, but of course the vintage fire truck that brought the bride to the wedding parked out front. Did they have a Dalmation dog on the fire truck? Yes, they did.
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| The side garden with balcony. |
To the left of the main doors is a lovely side yard, with a balcony overlooking the space. Unfortunately, it was raining on this particular day, so we were inside a tent. A really, really nice tent.
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| Set up inside the tent. |
This bride was perhaps the most creative I have ever seen. She had amazing decorating ideas, and the tent really just glowed! She requested that I play a variety of Enya music, and then other atmospheric pieces that would not be recognized by anyone. She wanted the music to wash over the guests without them stopping to think, "Oh, I know that piece." It was a lovely, relaxed setting as soon as friends and family stepped into the tent!
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Harpist's view.
The sparkly water lanterns were fabulous! |
The bride wanted the theme from "Up" for both her processional and her recessional. I loved the idea, and set about making a second, quieter arrangement for the processional. It worked really well, and was a perfect reflection of the beautiful bride!
I didn't play inside, but I grabbed a few pictures while the staff was setting up so that you could peek.
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Inside, the view to the front doors,
and of course the fire pole to the right!
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Looking at the center of the venue,
the long farm tables worked really well. |
It is a long, somewhat narrow space, but really lovely, with high ceilings and lots of vintage charm. Warm and cozy on a cold, damp night!
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Such a beautiful table, and of course
a parasol hanging from the ceiling! |
The caterer was a company named "Fig." From the looks of it, they are pretty special, and you should definitely know about them, too! They specialize in weddings and gatherings of 150 and less. They certainly did a fabulous job setting this intricate table.
If you are looking for an unforgettable location, with a meal to match, I think this combo of venue and vendor could work for you. And don't forget the harp music!
