A Chic Chicago City Hall Wedding

Pauline and Joshua's love story began at Google, where months of shared coffee breaks eventually led to a first date before the pandemic unexpectedly pulled them apart. Nearly a year later, they reconnected while earning their MBAs at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and quickly realized they were meant to find their way back to each other. Before celebrating with family and friends in Umbria, Italy, the couple chose to exchange vows during an intimate Chicago City Hall ceremony witnessed only by their photographers, keeping the focus entirely on their commitment. As the founder of luxury bridal accessory rental company AVEIL, Pauline infused the day with her signature editorial style, wearing a vintage Oscar de la Renta gown with carefully curated Chanel and Tiffany accessories, while Joshua opted for a timeless custom suit. Captured by Berlez, with cinematic moments preserved by Aspen Avenue Studios, the day embraced rain-soaked city portraits, an impromptu lunch at Gibson's Italia in full wedding attire, and the beauty of spontaneity, proving that a courthouse wedding can be every bit as meaningful, stylish, and unforgettable as a grand destination celebration.