Timeless in the City is a styled editorial built around restraint. Ashlee Stapleton of Ashlee Stapleton Events planned and coordinated it and modeled as the bride, with her husband Jason stepping in as the groom. I built the shot plan - the locations, the timing, and the order we'd move through the building.

This talented team of vendors in the Northwest Suburbs area brought a luxury level concept to life for smaller venues. They wanted to give clients an elevated experience, showing them the potential these spaces hold. They paid homage to the roots in the prairies and utilized a lot of naturally sourced foliage to showcase our home. The shoot took place in Historic Woodstock, at the Courthouse Square.

Every season transforms this city into a different backdrop. Summertime from the color pallet to the seasonal florals to the quality of the natural light available, choosing your wedding season is a big deal!
If you're trying to decide exactly when to say "I do," here's what each Chicago season really brings to the table when it comes to your wedding photography.

In today’s post, DJ Trevor with Total Harmony Entertainment gives three reasons he encourages couples and planners to place the DJ close to the dance floor, and centered in the room whenever the layout allows. Read more to find out WHY!

You don’t have to sacrifice the beautiful backdrop or the floral lined aisle if you take a moment to understand how floral pricing works while also prioritizing the right items. The cost of wedding flowers is impacted by the following things: quantity, design style, location and labor. Let’s get into it!

When planning a wedding celebration—whether it’s an intimate bridal shower, a chic bachelorette party, or a memorable girls’ night out—finding an activity that feels elegant, engaging, and personal can be a challenge. Enter MJM Occasions, a luxury, Latina-owned floral design studio in Chicago bringing interactive, hands-on floral experiences directly to your celebration. 

This gorgeous wedding was captured in Chicago by one of our community members, Varya Bazalev Photography. We hope that this Chicago wedding is all ofthe inspiration you need to create a magical day that is absolutely YOU.

From the beginning, Erica and Isabella wanted their wedding to feel personal, joyful, and centered on community. As their planner, my role was to help translate those values into each decision while creating a day that allowed them to remain fully present.

Emily and Grant’s wedding reimagined classic urban elegance through a bold, fruit-inspired lens, transforming the Chicago Illuminating Company into a vibrant celebration of color, texture, and personality. Rather than leaning into the muted tones often associated with industrial venues, this design embraced playful citrus hues, rich berry accents, and unexpected pops of tangerine, raspberry, and lime.