Underground Secret Restaurant Queer Chicago Wedding

Aja & Kyra's day was held in an underground converted church in Logan Square Chicago. The restaurant where they held their reception is in basement and the owners of the venue live in the sanctuary. The couple went to dinner at St. Emeric's and fell in love with the place. As Aja recounted, "it was a charming space". It's a new venue and they wanted it to not only be affordable, but be able to be a resource for the community. Aja & Kyra wanted a space that mirrored their personality and style as a couple and individuals.

Leading up to the day, beyond the celebration of their love, the fresh, local food which was catered specifically to the couple's tastes was one of the most important parts to their day. Moreover, Aja used to own a bakery and her main goal for the cake, (because cake was obviously required), was to have one that was out of the ordinary for typical wedding cakes.

Their day was filled to the brim with contagious laughter and joy. The two brides were absolutely elated to see one another during their first look and the joy kept pouring out through tears of love by the couple as well as their guests. While they did not partake in a first dance, Aja & Kyra selected a meaningful song to walk down the aisle and to exit their ceremony with. Schitt's Creek, beloved by so many, holds a very special place in the couple's hearts. It was a natural conclusion to walk into their ceremony with Tina Turner's version of "Simply the Best" and to exit with Noah Reid's version. From their excellent song choice to the lovely blessings from their friends & family, to the incredible hosting by their dear friend Gillian, the ceremony did not leave a single tear unshed.

It was important to Aja & Kyra that they make time for one-on-one time with each other during their wedding. It was a simple but very deliberate action that made for some very sweet moments of privacy and intimacy between the two brides. Once the ceremony and formal portraits were done, Aja & Kyra took time for themselves as a newly married couple and then later joined their guests for a beautiful custom dinner that steered away from any traditional "wedding" courses.