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Engagement Session at Salvage One – Cy and Matt

COUPLES, ENGAGEMENT

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Chicago is home to some truly incredible venues both for weddings and photography sessions in general. One of my all-time favorites though HAS to be Salvage One which is where Cy and Matt had their engagement session. The Salvage One is located in Chicago’s West Town and has a ridiculous amount of charm and character to it. With a focus on salvaged and reused decorations and a ton of greenery outdoors to work with, it really is a photographer’s dream space. 

A couple smiles and almost kisses while sitting on a vintage couch surrounded by grecian pillars and vintage chandeliers at Salvage One in Chicago Illinois.
An engaged couple sits on a yellow vintage couch almost kissing and wearing all white during their engagement session at Salvage One in Chicago.
A couple stands under chandeliers and between two grecian pillars at Salvage One wedding venue in Chicago for their engagement session.

Inside Salvage One

We started off Cy and Matt’s engagement session inside of Salvage One surrounded by all of its incredible decor. Stone pillars, a massive mammoth statue, gorgeous chandeliers, and elegant seating only begins to scratch the surface of the incredible decorations you’ll find inside. Taking advantage of all this fun and unique decor made Cy and Matt’s session just that much more fun and exciting. These two are already a blast to begin with, so putting them in a place like Salvage One with its variety and character was honestly perfect for their engagement session.

A future bride shows off her engagement ring during their engagement session. It is a pear cut ring with diamonds along the wedding band.
A couple stands under a pergola at Salvage One in Chicago smiling and laughing at one another during their engagement session.

The Greenery of Salvage One

While the inside of Salvage One is full of character, the outside is next level in terms of beauty.  The building appears to have been growing Ivy up the sides of its’ walls for decades, making the space a beautiful place for engagement photos in the spring, summer, and fall.  One of the best parts of having your engagement session at Salvage One is that you basically have the place to yourself once you schedule your session.  There is so much to explore and see, it really is one of the best wedding venues in the city to host your engagement session or your wedding.

A couple walks up a metal stairwell in Chicago in front of a building covered in Ivy.
A couple snuggles in close to one another while smiling and holding each other. They are standing in front of a brick wall covered in Ivy.
A couple smiles at one another while standing on a metal fire escape at Salvage One wedding venue. The fire escape is covered in Ivy so they stand out in a see of green leaves.
A couple stands on a metal stairwell covered with moss at Salvage One in Chicago. The couple is showing off their engagement ring and smiling directly at the camera.
A couple stands in front of pink, purple and green stained glass smiling and almost kissing.
A couple looks directly at the camera while sitting in a room with a brass vintage table and pink vintage couches during their engagement session.
A fiancée sits in an ornate pink chair while her fiancé stands behind her. They're next to a large window with stained glass during their engagement session at Salvage One.
A couple sits together on a vintage couch with their foreheads pressed together during their engagement session. There is a blue vintage stained glass light in the foreground of the image.
A couple sits on vintage wooden church pews in the ceremony space at Salvage One. They kiss in one image and look at each other in the next.
A couple holds each other close while looking into each others eyes during their engagement session at Salvage One in Chicago Illinois.
A couple plays pool during their Chicago engagement session at Salvage one, they are leaning over the pool table deciding their next moves. There is a giant sign that says wine emporium behind them along with a vintage car.
A couple plays pool during their Chicago engagement session at Salvage one, they are leaning over the pool table deciding their next moves.
A couple plays pool on a pool table with blue felt during their engagement session at Salvage One. There is a vintage juke box in the background and a variety of vintage lights.
An engaged couple sits outside on a white metal bench laughing. They are taking their engagement session in the courtyard at Salvage One, a Chicago wedding venue.
A fiancée holds her fiance close, with his back to her chest. They are standing outside and smiling at Salvage one in Chicago.
An engaged couple stands close together while holding one another standing outside underneath a pergola covered in leaves at a Chicago wedding venue

Cy and Matt’s engagement session at Salvage One was such an incredible experience.  I love engagement sessions because of the unique experience they create and all of the cool locations throughout Chicago that my couples choose to host their sessions.  To check out more of my past sessions or to find inspiration for planning your wedding day, head to my blog to check out my latest posts!

A fiancée shows off her ring while sticking her tongue out and holding her fiancé close. They are standing under a pergola covered in leaves at Chicago's Salvage One.