How do you create a calm wedding day? Focus on a calm morning. Most couples put so much thought into every detail of their wedding day-but the morning of schedule often comes as an afterthought. Yet the way you spend your wedding morning sets the tone for everything that follows.
Read MoreDid someone say wedding weekend? Curator and Wedding Planner Nicole Fauls shares why your wedding deserves more than a 24 hour celebration.
Read MoreHow much does a wedding cake cost? Here’s what you need to consider if you’re budgeting for your big day.
Read MoreTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement has everyone buzzing, and for good reason. If you’re dreaming about a 2026 wedding, here are some ideas you can take from their engagement and upcoming celebration.
Read MoreThis couple wanted to bring to life their dream of a sailboat engagement session and a July evening in Chicago on Lake Michigan was the perfect time and place to do it!
Winterlyn Photography shares about second photographers being the best investments on your wedding day. “Having a second photographer is like having an extra set of eyes, hands, and heart fully dedicated to your wedding day. It allows us to be in two places at once—literally. While I’m capturing your walk down the aisle, my second shooter may be photographing your partner’s reaction.”
Read MoreIn the fall of 2024, we were honored to host a CHI thee WED wedding vendor event at P&M Studio. P&M Studio is a natural light photography studio and event space in West Town, owned and operated by CHI thee WED Curator Emma Mullins and her partner Jeremy.
Read MoreA gorgeous summer wedding day at 167 Events in Chicago. This colorful day was filled with summer cocktails, bold florals, and so much love for these two grooms. They even brought their sweet pup, Nico as the ring bearer!
Read MoreWhat are the Top Trends in Rehearsal Dinner Dresses for 2025 Weddings? Grace + Ivory spill the tea on all of the best looks, especially for the bride who wants to soak in every bridal fashion moment!
Read MoreFive Incredible Honeymoon Destinations for Active Travelers written by Curator Kari Thirsk, owner of Wedding Day Chicago. This is the perfect article for adventurer couples that love to explore new places together!
Read MoreEclectic Cafe Engagement Session? Say less. Today Moonchild Photo Co. shares all of the gorgeous inspiration for your offbeat, eclectic engagement session!
Read MoreClassic Chicago Wedding at the Arbory. Alyson and Ryan’s connection was palpable throughout the day—it was evident in the way they held hands, stole glances at each other, and laughed with their loved ones.
Read MoreA gorgeous Chicago wedding at an amazing Chicago wedding venue, Rockwell on the River. We are so excited to share Shannon and Ben’s stunning wedding with an amazing team of outstanding wedding vendors!
Read MorePlanning a wedding can be a fun and emotionally exhausting undertaking. When you are doing that as an individual with a disability, that exhaustion can become even more challenging but it doesn’t have to. Disability advocate and wedding photographer Kellie Hetler shares tips for finding vendors that will work well with you and your special needs!
Read MoreThis beautiful proposal was planned by Visions Event Studio, and took place at The Ambassador Hotel. Photographs were taken by Mandelette Associate, Grace. The couple was so sweet and the bride to be was very surprised! To make the event perfection, she said YES!!!
Read MoreJuan and Guissell celebrated their union with a wedding that beautifully intertwined their Hispanic heritage with elegant, timeless decor at their reception held at The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection.
Read MoreQuiet intimacy was the essence of Jaco and Allie's proposal session, and the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pond perfectly reflected that. Soon after arriving, Jaco knelt and proposed. From that moment it was all smiles and embraces as the two soaked in the moment and their connection in that quaint oasis.
Read MoreWhat are the key questions every couple should ask their wedding venue before booking? Wedding planner Kari Thirsk with Wedding Day Chicago has compiled a list of important questions to ask during your venue tours. While none of these are necessarily deal-breakers, having the answers will make your planning process smoother and help set realistic expectations for your wedding day.
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