The Ritz-Carlton Chicago Wedding

A Bold Ballroom Wedding at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Mary Kate walked into our first décor meeting with inspiration images of full floral trees — not greenery, not accents, but trees — and we were ready. From that moment, the direction was clear: bold, saturated, and designed to feel at home in one of Chicago’s most impressive ballrooms.

The Ritz-Carlton Chicago ballroom is a space that commands attention. Its chandelier alone is a work of art, and the architecture sets a high bar before a single floral arrangement arrives. The opportunity is in meeting that grandeur with something equally considered — softening the room’s formality with florals that feel warm, abundant, and intentional.

Mary Kate committed to a rich, striking palette and never wavered. The floral trees she envisioned became the centerpiece of the design, drawing the eye upward and filling the ballroom with color and life. The result was a wedding that felt as beautiful and unique as the couple celebrating it.

Some rooms call for restraint. This one called for something unforgettable, and we loved every moment of bringing Mary Kate’s vision to life.