I always thought Salvage One, an architectural salvage house in Chicago, would be a pretty cool place to have a wedding.  Of course, I would think that…I’m obsessed with reclaimed items from the past.  I love design touches from the last century with tons of patina.  Peeling paint, old theatre seats, 50s porcelain sinks?  Yes, please!  I even have a clipping from Metropolitan Home magazine from 1991, doing a profile on this granddaddy of all salvage houses.  Either I’m a serious packrat (probably) or I could envision a nifty place for photo shoots (yes, that too).  Plus…what a way to recycle!  So very eco-friendly.

Last year, when I was shooting a wedding with the talented Yvette Roman at the W in Chicago, I happened to strike up a conversation with this girl Susan.  She mentioned she was getting married at Salvage One, that she and her sweetie were both artists and that it would be the funnest wedding ever. You can imagine my jaw dropping!  I made her take my business card and that’s how I ended up in Chicago in November.

Susan and Rylan delivered on their promises.  They wore some snazzy outfits that showed off their personalities and we did portraits among all the fixtures.  During the processional, the bridal party danced down the aisle to “And She Was” by the Talking Heads. They had a travel theme, appropriate since they’re currently on a trip around the world. They had a rocking DJ and at one point even did the bunny hop.  Unique and fun and full of personality.  A real treat!

Special thanks to fellow photographer Andre Vospette for shooting with me.