BEST STAIRCASES IN CHICAGO
15 Stunning Staircases for Photos in Chicago
most beautiful staircases in Chicago
There is nothing quite like a dramatic staircase for stunning wedding photos! Around the city there are many options from the epic Frank Lloyd Wright oriel staircase in the Rookery to a curved block staircase along the riverwalk. Here are 15 of the most insta-worthy staircases for wedding portraits. Most of these spots are available for photos and some you need a permit to shoot there.
01
The Rookery Building
The Rookery Building is a stunning spot for wedding photos! Located in the financial district near the Chicago Board of Trade, the Rookery Building features a lobby designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and the infamous staircase. Plan ahead if you want to have Rookery Building wedding photos. You’ll have to have a permit to shoot at the Rookery. Consider it for your Chicago indoor wedding photo session.
02
Chicago Cultural Center
The stunning Tiffany dome and the grand staircase make this a perfect spot for stunning wedding photos. The Cultural Center doesn’t require a permit, but they have some photography rules. It’s a beautiful choice for a Chicago indoor wedding location.
03
Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
The lobby of the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel has a beautiful staircase that was just meant for wedding photos! Permit is required for wedding photography sessions at this elegant Chicago indoor wedding venue.
04
Rookery Building
The Rookery is such a gorgeous building it has not only one amazing staircase but also a lobby staircase.
05
Chicago Union Station
The iconic lobby of Union Station has two grand staircases that are stunning for wedding photos! The vintage windows with the light pouring through are the perfect backdrop a Chicago portrait.
06
Old Post Office
The Old Post Office building once was a working post office, but sat vacant, probably filled with dust and pigeons. The building is now a stunning building highlighting some of the original structural design with modern features, it’s a pretty cool space. One of the great features of this building is the rooftop terrace. The Old Post Office requires a permit to shoot around their venue.
07
Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago is a unique spot for weddings photos. You make it a fun outing and take photos around the artwork and well as the architecture. A permit is not required, but you have to purchase tickets for everyone going in.
08
Kimpton Gray Chicago Hotel
Union Station is such a classic Chicago spot and beautiful for wedding photos! The indoor staircase and the large columns near the entrance make for stunning scenery.
09
Chicago Riverwalk
Walking along the riverwalk, there are many staircases leading down to the walkway by the river and up to the street level.
10
Union League Club of Chicago
The beautiful hotel located in the financial district, around the corner from the Chicago Board of Trade has a stunning staircase that is perfect for wedding photos.
11
Armour House of Lake Forest
This gorgeous wedding venue has a grand staircase that is a showstopper for photos!
12
Grant Park
The lobby of the JW Marriott hotel near the Chicago Board of Trade has two beautiful staircases leading down to the lobby.
13
JW Marriott
The lobby of the JW Marriott hotel near the Chicago Board of Trade has two beautiful staircases leading down to the lobby.
14
Ambassador Gold Coast
This boutique hotel in Streeterville has a beautiful lobby with chic chandeliers and vintage staircase.
15
Lincoln Park South Pond
Sitting about the pond and near the honeycomb is a structure topped with a beautiful archway perfect for photos and matching staircases around the back.
- Rookery Building | 2. Chicago Cultural Center | 3. Chicago Athletic Association Hotel | 5. Chicago Union Station | 6. The Old Post Office | 7. The Art Institute of Chicago | 8. Kimpton Gray Hotel Chicago | 10. Union League Club of Chicago | 11. Armour House at Lake Forest Academy | 13. JW Marriott Chicago | 14. Ambassador Gold Coast
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