Where do I even begin? Danielle & Eli kicked off my 2026 wedding season with complete style, and I don’t think anyone in New York City or Chicago will be able to stop talking about it anytime soon. Every part of this day felt like classic New York: elegant, celebratory, and dressed to the nines from start to finish.
There’s something special about couples who have been together for a decade before getting married. By the time the wedding arrives, their families and friend groups are already intertwined, and the celebration feels like the long-awaited cherry on top. Danielle & Eli’s day was a huge, joyful celebration of a love that has been a long time coming.
And Gotham Hall (don’t even get me started on how iconic this place is!) held every single one of their incredible guests in a room filled to the brim with flowers. Into the night, thanks to the incredible Jenna Wynne Band from Hank Lane, their dance floor never even stood a chance of being empty for a moment.
Danielle & Eli are so clearly loved, and you could feel it in every corner of that room all night long.
Congratulations, Eli and Danielle ✨🥂
Venue: Gotham Hall / Design & Floral: Svarin Creative /Makeup: Shannon O’Brien / Hair: Hair and Makeup by Steph / Photography: Lauren Spinelli Photo Co. / Planning: Designer Event Chicago / Stylist: The Wedding Dresser / Band: Jenna Wynne Band via Hank Lane Music / Video: Shutter and Sound / Photobooth: Mashbooths / Lighting: Bentley Meeker / Late Night Snacks: Shake Shack & Joe’s Pizza
