On January 29, 2026, Wish Upon a Wedding hosted its 14th Annual Blissful Wishes Gala—an unforgettable evening filled with heart, spectacle, and celebration. This year’s theme, A Night at the Circus, transformed the venue into a world of wonder, complete with bold colors, whimsical styling, and immersive entertainment that brought guests straight into the magic of the big top.

Today we are excited to share Scott’s surprise proposal to Emily at a quiet little beach in Evanston, Illinois. It was sweet, intimate, and full of joy. The kind of moment you want to relive again and again.

Your wedding invitation is far more than a completed step or a way to communicate logistics to your wedding guests. It introduces your aesthetic and gives guests their first emotional glimpse into the celebration you’re inviting them to be part of.

It was a rainy Chicago afternoon and this couple (and their photographer) went on an outing to the Field Museum to see the dinosaurs. Here's a little taste of their rainy day adventures.