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Multicultural Wedding at Firehouse Chicago | Jasmine + Paul

Something that I absolutely adore about weddings today is how couples are able to freely create their own special day centered around their love. For Jasmine and Paul this celebration took shape in an epic wedding day at Firehouse Chicago, and included amazing traditions from both of their cultures. This combination of their families' cultures, all in the spirit of celebrating them and their relationship, made for a day that was SUCH a joy to document and experience !

Their Outdoor Wedding Ceremony at Firehouse Chicago

Jasmine and Paul started off their wedding day nice and slow, getting ready separately from one another with the help of their family. The two did so while at Firehouse Chicago, and if you know me you know how much I LOVE a wedding venue that has dedicated getting ready spaces ! This meant Jasmine and Paul were then able to have the entirety of their wedding day take place at Firehouse, including their first look. This was easily one of the sweetest moments of the day, as Paul’s face literally lit up with joy when he saw Jasmine ! After some portrait photos at Firehouse and the surrounding neighborhood in Chicago, it was time for their wedding ceremony. With their friends and family all gathered in the outdoor courtyard of Firehouse, Jasmine and Paul shared their vows with one another and before long the two were officially newlyweds !

A Beautiful Blend of Culture

I mentioned earlier how Jasmine and Paul made it a priority to include traditions from each of their cultures into their day, something that made their wedding feel SO unique to them. This honoring of their cultures took shape in a few ways. First was the traditional wedding ceremony, which had translations from Spanish to English to honor Jasmine’s heritage. Following their ceremony both Jasmine and Paul changed into traditional robes rented from Oh Happy Day to take part in the Paebaek Ceremony. This beautiful Korean wedding custom signifies the joining of the couple as well as their families. I love the message behind this tradition, and it felt so perfect for Jasmine and Paul to include into their day. Now the only thing left to do was to celebrate their wedding in the reception space of Firehouse Chicago !

Celebrating Their Wedding in Firehouse Chicago

Living up to its name and history, one of Firehouse Chicago’s defining features as a wedding venue is the functional firefighter pole that the couple can use. Jasmine and Paul did just that, using the pole to make their epic entrance into the reception which was SO much fun ! With music from Mariachi Tapatio Band, Jasmine, Paul, and their guests enjoyed a delicious dinner with some wonderful tunes to kick the reception off. The evening continued with endless moments of celebration, from heartfelt toasts, to an outdoor cake cutting, and finally an epic night of dancing, there was so much joy in the air throughout the entire reception!

I’m so honored to have been a part of Jasmine and Paul’s wedding day at Firehouse Chicago. I adore how these two included parts of their cultures to make their day an honest celebration of their love and heritage! If you’d like to read more love stories that I’ve documented be sure to check out some of my other blogs, and if you’re looking to book me for your wedding you can head on over to my contact page. Even as a wedding photographer based in Kenosha, I do still make it down to the Windy City for a wedding from time to time !