Madelyn and Noah were living in Chicago for the summer and wanted a classic summer city vibe for their engagement photos. And I don’t blame them - who doesn’t love Chicago in the summertime? Luckily, the weather was on our side and I had a blast helping bring their vision to life.
Read MoreEmily 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.
Read MoreColor is making a comeback—and it's doing so in a big way. Today's couples are looking for ways to create weddings that feel deeply personal and unforgettable. Rather than following a single aesthetic, they're embracing palettes that tell a story, evoke emotion, and reflect their personalities. This resurgence isn't about being louder—it's about being more intentional.
Read MoreFlower mockups are a trial run of your floral arrangements. Usually, fresh floral mockups are limited to bridal bouquets, bridesmaids’ bouquets and centerpieces. The intention is to give the couple an overall idea of the color story, size, shape and texture of their floral arrangements.
Although many floral designers and florists do provide this service, there are plenty that do not. If you’re considering or questioning the purpose and need of a floral mockup, here is some information that you might find helpful.
A very real issues for couples planning their wedding in 2026 is sorting out AI usage and how it may affect the validity of their wedding vendors. Most specifically, how AI affects photographers.
With that issue becoming a growing concern for people that are trying to discern fact from fiction, we created this article with the help of some of our wedding photographers within the CHI thee WED Vendor Community.
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.
Here's the thing we want you to sit with for a second: your people are traveling for you. You are bringing every person you love into one city, at one time, on purpose. That will probably never happen again in your life. You only get to do this once.
So don't just invite them to a wedding. Host them for a weekend.
Whether you're getting married on a rooftop overlooking the skyline, in a garden, or at an outdoor venue in the suburbs, understanding how Chicago's weather can affect your wedding entertainment will help ensure your celebration goes smoothly, no matter what Mother Nature has planned.
Read MoreThe wedding industry has convinced brides that the best way to choose a beauty team is by scrolling through their portfolio. Our research suggests that's one of the biggest mistakes they can make.
Read MoreSummer has a way of making even a simple weekend feel significant. Maybe it's the extra daylight. Maybe it's the collective agreement that work emails can wait until Monday. Or maybe it's the fact that some places simply come alive this time of year (looking right at you Chicago). When you're planning a bachelorette weekend, mini-moon, honeymoon, or just looking for an excuse to getaway for a quick weekend, this guide is the perfect way to help you focus what is best for your summer getaway!
Read MoreThe CHI thee WED Community to proud to bring you part 1 of “Italian Summers”. A curated luxury styleshoot at Sky on Nine Ballroom, featuring an open-concept design and a fresh summer aesthetic which creates the perfect backdrop for this shoot. Thank you to Bukky with Exquisite Events and Floral Designs for bringing the creative inspiration to life!
Read MoreIn June, we partnered with WedWork for a Florist and Planner Panel Discussion at Wildman BT. When it came to our attention that florists in the Chicago wedding industry wanted to connect with wedding planners in a more meaningful way, we jumped at the chance to help facilitate a postive environment for good conversations and open discussion.
Read MoreMost couples go into wedding planning with zero experience, which means they don’t always know the right questions to ask when hiring their vendor team. As a wedding coordinator, I am constantly amazed by how often I begin working with a couple only to realize they don't know the basic details of the vendor contracts they’ve already signed. If you want to protect your investment and your peace of mind, here is a guide to the key questions you need to ask before you hire each vendor.
Read MoreThe CHI thee WED Community to proud to bring you part 1 of “Italian Summers”. A curated luxury styleshoot at Sky on Nine Ballroom, featuring an open-concept design and a fresh summer aesthetic which creates the perfect backdrop for this shoot. Thank you to Bukky with Exquisite Events and Floral Designs for bringing the creative inspiration to life!
Read MoreAs a bridal designer, I've seen hundreds of wedding dresses make it through wedding days beautifully. The truth is that most gown emergencies aren't major emergencies at all…they're small, fixable issues that can happen during a long day of hugging, dancing, eating, and celebrating. I recommend putting together a small wedding dress emergency kit and here are the dress-specific items I recommend every bride pack.
Read MoreMany couples wonder whether they need both Save the Dates and wedding invitations. Learn the difference between the two, when to send them, who should receive them, and how to decide what makes the most sense for your wedding.
Read MoreWedWork is a full day workshop designed to bring wedding industry business leaders of all different levels of expertise together to learn from one another. We hone in on small group settings to allow open communication about ways to work best together as a team and discuss business goals. It is a combination of structured networking and providing educational tools to enhance individuals careers.
Read MoreAs a Chicago wedding photographer with over ten years of experience and over 300 weddings under my belt, I think it’s fair to say that I’ve pretty much seen it all. I’ve witnessed the good, the amazing and the…ah…not so amazing?!
Here are five of the biggest decisions you’ll make that will impact your wedding experience:
