There’s no party like a Revolution Brewing Wedding! Brenna + Jack packed the upstairs of the well-known brewery with friends, family, and good times.

Their Story

They met on Hinge in January 2018 on a blustery snowy evening. Brenna had “liked” Jack’s answer to “Who is your dream dinner guest?” They both had answered Anthony Bourdain! Jack messaged Brenna with something like “If you went to dinner with him, where would you go?” Eventually we landed on Fat Rice, just the two of us (no Anthony Bourdain). After dinner, they had Eugene Porter beers at Revolution Brewing. The date ended in a weird side hug (lol) but there was something special there! They just had fun, laughed, and it felt easy.

That initial spark grew into a bonfire, which Brenna + Jack have tended through the last five years. They’ve been through 3 apartments, 2 neighborhoods, law school, and yoga teacher training together. There have been new jobs, backyard barbecues, and camping trips with friends new and old. They’re so happy to now be able to celebrate their love, life, and marriage in the place where it all began!

Getting Ready, First Look + Portraits

Because Brenna + Jack live a few blocks away from Revolution Brewing, the couple decided to both get ready at their apartment. I had chatted with them beforehand about the logistics of not seeing each other before they were ready for their official first look. We ended up figuring that that they could see each other getting ready with friends, but have Jack hang outside with his friends while Brenna put on her dress. Once it was time, Brenna walked outside so Jack could finally see the full outfit! After a few photos with the friends who helped them get ready, we went to some of the couple’s favorite spots around Logan Square for portraits.

Revolution Brewing Wedding

Once family photos were completed at Revolution Brewing, the couple tucked away as their guests arrived. Even though Brenna + Jack had been legally married for a few months, this ceremony was still incredibly important to them. They kissed, stepped on the glass and then joined their guests for cocktail hour. The rest of the reception carried on as a cocktail-style event where guests stood at the bar for dinner. After hearing 8 amazing speeches from family + friends, Brenna + Jack shared a first dance to “My Whole Life Long” by Delta Rae and performed by their live band, Funk Almighty. Soon after, the band played the Hora before opening up the dance floor.

This Revolution Brewing wedding was definitely one of the best parties of 2023. I love Brenna + Jack so much and I can’t wait to see where life brings them!

Venue: Revolution Brewing / Florals: Young Jee / Hair: The Hair Studio (Melissa Murphy) / Makeup: Halle Farago / Dress: BCBG / Suit: Charles Tyrwhitt / Live Band: Funk Almighty / Cake: Azucar Rococo