Grand reception · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

Lavi & Sid

A grand black-tie wedding reception in the Stock Exchange Trading Room at the Art Institute of Chicago, in a bold palette of deep crimson, rich gold, and royal blue.

Stock Exchange Trading Room at the Art Institute of Chicago dressed for Lavi and Sid's wedding reception with crimson drapery, gold chairs, and navy-linen dinner tables beneath the stencilled ceiling

The story

This grand Chicago wedding reception celebration of Lavi and Sid’s union was nothing short of extraordinary. Set within the iconic Stock Exchange Trading Room at the Art Institute of Chicago, the evening embraced timeless black-tie wedding elegance with a bold, artful palette of deep crimson, rich gold, and striking royal blue. Every detail was thoughtfully curated by Michigan Avenue Events to create an atmosphere that felt both luxurious and deeply personal in the museum venue.

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Sweetheart table with a gold velvet settee framed by crimson florals, candlelight, and red draped curtains at Lavi and Sid's reception

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VogueStyle Me PrettyPeopleOver The MoonPartySlateWezoreeThe Knot Best of Weddings 2025The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of FameModern Luxury Weddings Chicago 2026

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