Artifact Events Wedding — Maureen and Tim
Maureen and Tim’s May wedding was the perfect start to our summer. Their day allowed all to delight in the city’s bursting excitement over warm days ahead and it overflowed with love and emotion for this amazing couple. Maureen and the ladies enjoyed a quiet and relaxed morning at a nearby Airbnb having their hair […]
Lincolnshire Marriott — Lake County Partners’ Big Event
We always look forward to Lake County Partners’ Big Event – and this year was no exception. As we’ve seen with each passing year since we started working with the LCP team, this year’s event proved to be the biggest yet! The keynote speaker was someone we knew guests would be excited to hear from […]
Maple & Main Apartments — Grand Opening Party
Nothing cheers us up from the doldrums of winter like a fun, garden-themed spring party! Maple & Main Apartments, operated by Greystar, recently opened to the public and wanted to celebrate their stylish digs with a bang! We were ecstatic to help pull together a theme and source some key players for this Grand Opening […]
University Club of Chicago — Erin and Chase
Erin and Chase’s January wedding was one for the books. With extreme weather forecasted for that day, it was quite cold and snowy. But I think we all agreed, there were few places we would rather be snowed in than at the incredible University Club of Chicago, celebrating such a beautiful couple. Erin started the […]
Galleria Marchetti- Katie and Lucas
There could not have been a more beautiful Chicago summer day for Katie and Lucas to get married! We were so thankful to have had the opportunity to share the day with such a sweet couple, their fun-loving friends, and their caring family. The day began at the modern and chic Renaissance Hotel in downtown […]
Chevy Chase Country Club Wedding – Stephanie and Jimmy
Stephanie and Jimmy brought their 2018 to a close with the most special day of their lives, and we are so thankful to have been a part of it. The temperature wasn’t too low for it being the 28th of December, and the spirits were high! We started off the day at Stephanie’s parents’ home, […]
Moonlight Studios — Lauren and Matt
Although it was a cold December day, Lauren and Matt managed to bring in the perfect amount of warmth with their candlelight, decor, and love for one another. Their smiles alone say it all, and we were lucky to be a part of it. Lauren and her bridesmaids began their day right at Moonlight Studios […]
Bridgeport Art Center Wedding–Karly and Kevin
We are so honored to have been a part of Karly and Kevin’s big day in November. Their love for one another, and for everyone who joined them that day, was felt by all. The day began at the Palmer House, where Karly and her bridesmaids sipped on mimosas as they got their hair and […]
Chicago Cultural Center and Assumption Catholic Church Wedding–Caroline and Mike
The love on Caroline and Mike’s wedding day was palpable and the laughter was nonstop. Their reception took place at the Chicago Cultural Center, an architecturally stunning Chicago landmark that’s been around since 1897. Caroline is an architect, so this was an obvious choice for the couple. We are so honored to have been a part […]
Artifact Events — Jessica and Sam
Chicago is a beauty, especially in the summer! Jessica and Sam showcased many of her amazing attributes during their September wedding when they were lucky enough to have Dory L Tuohey Photography documenting every gorgeous moment and detail. Jessica and her bridesmaids started their day with hair and makeup at Blow By Blow before returning to […]
Allison and Stephen–Revel Motor Row
One of my favorite things about working at Five Grain Events is the sense of community we work hard to foster with our team, other vendors in our industry, and especially–our clients. Allison and Stephen’s wedding was no exception. It was a true collaborative effort; Joan started the planning process helping these two find the […]
Field Museum Wedding–Quinn and Jack
Quinn and Jack’s wedding was a beautiful celebration set in one of the city’s most spectacular destinations–The Field Museum. Dining elegantly amongst the dinosaurs makes for a hard-to-top experience for wedding guests! Quinn and Jack took things to the next level with their exquisite taste–making for a truly unforgettable evening. The element of intimacy that […]