Becca and Jonah’s summer wedding at Cafe Brauer in Lincoln Park was such a joy to photograph. From gorgeous, intentional details to a group of people overflowing with joy, this day was a breeze start to finish.
The couple’s day included parts of a traditional Jewish wedding, like the Tisch and Ketubah signing, getting married under the chuppah with friends and family holding it up, and of course my favorite part, the hora!
There were two first looks–one with Becca’s dad and one with her soon-to-be-husband Jonah, then the day continued on with some whiskey drinking, singing, a stroll through the Lincoln Park wildflowers, and an emotional wedding ceremony before the night kicked off with tons of dancing, singing, and celebrating.
![Wedding invitation with wedding rings and flowers](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-1_1-684x1024.jpg)
![close up of wedding rings with white hydrangeas](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-20_1-683x1024.jpg)
![beaded white heels on a white background with flower petals](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-17_1-684x1024.jpg)
![man fixing groom's bowtie in front of a window](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-29_1-1024x684.jpg)
![groom and groomsmen smiling with their drinks](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-30-1024x684.jpg)
![bride and bridesmaids smiling in floral peach colored silk robes](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-39-1024x684.jpg)
![mother of the bride in a blue dress putting pearl and gold bracelet on bride](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-59-1024x684.jpg)
![bride touching her father on the back before a first look on the roof of Hyatt Place Wicker Park](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-69_1-1024x684.jpg)
![bride holding her dad's arm and smiling on the roof of Hyatt Place Wicker Park](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-78_1-1024x684.jpg)
![bride touching her groom on the back before a first look on the roof of Hyatt Place Wicker Park](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-84_1-1024x684.jpg)
![bride and groom smile at each other on the roof of Hyatt Place Wicker Park with the Chicago skyline behind them](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-86_1-1024x684.jpg)
![bride and groom getting into uber black on a sunny day](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-97-1024x684.jpg)
![bride and groom holding hands walking through the yellow wildflowers near South Pond in Lincoln Park on a sunny day](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-146-1024x684.jpg)
![Jewish couple smiling and holding white bouquet for Lincoln Park summer wedding photos](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-111-684x1024.jpg)
![Jewish couple smiling and holding white bouquet for Lincoln Park summer wedding photos](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-120-684x1024.jpg)
![Jewish couple and friends having a Tisch at Cafe Brauer](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-235_1-1024x684.jpg)
![bride smiling at a moment off camera](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-278_1-684x1024.jpg)
![bride and groom standing back to back with eyes closed during part of a Jewish wedding tradition at Cafe Brauer](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-282_1-684x1024.jpg)
![bride and groom standing back to back with eyes closed during part of a Jewish wedding tradition at Cafe Brauer](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-289-684x1024.jpg)
![bride smiling with eyes closed while hugging a man](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-307_1-1024x684.jpg)
![ceremony set up with chairs and white florals at Cafe Brauer](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-325-1024x684.jpg)
![couple holding hands during vows under their Chuppah](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-398-1024x684.jpg)
![wedding guests at cafe Brauer clapping and smiling](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-459-1024x684.jpg)
![wedding part in navy suits and light green dresses walk and smile in front of the outside of Cafe Brauer](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-537-1024x684.jpg)
![bride and groom's wedding shoes](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-667-1024x684.jpg)
![bride smiles in front of soft green trees in Lincoln Park](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-648-1-683x1024.jpg)
![white rose bouquet](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-644-1-684x1024.jpg)
![bride and bridesmaids in lightgreen walk through Lincoln Park and smile while holding white bouquets](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-563-1-684x1024.jpg)
![groom in navy suit fixes cufflink](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-637-1-684x1024.jpg)
![groomsmen hug groom in navy suits](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-585-684x1024.jpg)
![groom in navy suit and light gray bowtie with a white boutonniere smiles](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-634-684x1024.jpg)
![close up of bride and groom's hands, showing off wedding rings](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-663-1024x684.jpg)
![table setting at Cafe Brauer with white candles in hurricane glasses and greenery](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-695-684x1024.jpg)
![postcard with "East Wakefield" written on it in front of white rose bouquet and candles](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-672-684x1024.jpg)
![table setting at Cafe Brauer with white roses and hydrangeas, sage green napkins, and votive candles lit](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-689-684x1024.jpg)
![couple smiling at each other while up in the air during Hora](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-712-1024x684.jpg)
![bride smiling while holding hands with people in a circle during their wedding Hora at Cafe Brauer](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-730-1024x684.jpg)
![couple smiling at each other and clinking champagne glasses](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-800-1024x684.jpg)
![two friends smile at the camera at Cafe Brauer wedding](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-837-1024x684.jpg)
![group of friends smile and hug and cheer](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-950-1024x684.jpg)
![bride and groom hold each other and smile in front of Cafe Brauer at night with the red Cafe Brauer sign lit up](https://alanalindenfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33438/2023/03/Cafe-Brauer-Wedding-958-684x1024.jpg)
Vendors
Hair and makeup: Giselle Dozier Artistry
Bridal gown: Glamour Closet
Bridal shoes: Shoes for Brides
Groom’s attire: Emanuele Tuxedo
Catering: Blue Plate
Floral: Kloeckner
Music: Chicago Groove Collective