European-Inspired Wedding Editorial at the Armour House

Step into the sophisticated ambiance of this European-inspired editorial shoot, meticulously crafted within the elegant setting of the Armour House in Chicago and created lovingly by Alyssa with Northwest Weddings.

Customizable Wedding Dresses For The 2024 Bride

Customizable wedding dresses are a modern trend that is re-shaping bridal fashion by allowing brides to get exactly what they want. After all, it's one of the most important dresses you'll wear in your lifetime. You could say it's kind of a big deal.

Tips & Tricks, Custom, Dress, Wedding Dress, Customizable, GownNicole FaulsOctober 6, 2023Grace + Ivory

Tips for Planning the Tiny Wedding of Your Dreams

The fact is, even though you’re planning a tiny wedding, it’s not going to just “come together” magically. There are still decisions to be made and things to do, so you need to be prepared that a tiny wedding still takes some time and effort to plan….

Extravagant Wedding at the AON Grand Ballroom

This wedding had it all. A custom designed bridal gown, a pier side wedding ceremony, fireworks, and one of the most stately wedding reception spaces in Chicago, the AON Grand Ballroom.

Stylish and Sweet Chicago Engagement Session

When Baylee and Michael dreamt about their engagement session, they wanted photos that captured their love for Chicago, and for each other.

Christmas Fantasy Wedding Inspiration

Everything about this Christmas fantasy tiny wedding dinner was beautifully perfect.

Unique Gift Ideas from Groovy Guy Gifts & Bridesmaid Gift Boutique

These personalized gift ideas from Groovy Guy Gifts and Bridesmaids Gifts Boutique are sure to exceed all expectations! Check them out on the blog!

Custom, Gifts, wedding partyAlyssa CarfangDecember 8, 2020Groovy Guy Gifts, Bridesmaid Gift Boutique

Why You Should Ditch Your Big Wedding Plans and Have a Tiny Wedding

Ditching your plans to have a big, traditional wedding isn't for everyone. But if getting married sooner is the dream, here’s a bunch of reasons why tiny weddings are best.

The Latest in Chicago Tiny Weddings: I Do's Brought to You

Often couples want great photography and wedding memories, but they just don't want to "deal with it." They don't want to come up with an officiant, a location, decor, etc, and so many times they end up at City Hall to be married.⁠
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Well guess what?! There IS A BETTER OPTION! ⁠

Mid-Century Rustic Inspiration at Burlington, WI Farm

This rural farm in Burlington, Wisconsin, is completely rustic in its aesthetic, including a large barn for receptions; an original mid-1800’s farm house for the bride to get ready; a perfect long porch for wedding day brunches. BONUS - it’s only a short drive from Chicago!