Montrose Beach Queer Sunrise Beach Couple’s Session with Rescue Dog

This couple celebrated their upcoming city hall marriage with a Chicago Montrose Beach sunrise portrait session featuring their beloved rescue dog.

Chicago, Beach, Queer, Sunrise, Dog, Lake FrontMichelle Cox-VergaraOctober 8, 2024Mei Lin Barral Photography, Montrose Beach, I Hate Steve Singer

Intimate Chicago Lurie Garden & Bowling Lesbian Wedding

Rya and Britt shared an intimate wedding ceremony with close friends and family and then moved on to bowling and laser tag at Whirlyball with their guests. What a super fun way for everyone to enjoy themselves on a wedding day!

Real Wedding, Intimate, LGBTQ+, Outdoors, Bowling, Eclectic, Fun, Dog, Chicago, DowntownMichelle Cox-VergaraAugust 2, 2024Mei Lin Barral Photography, Whirlyball, Blowout Junkie, Market Square Jewelers, Long Tall Sally, Macys, Adidas

North Avenue Pier Queer Chicago Engagement with Rescue Dog

Recently engaged couple Emma & Maya brought their pup Kona to celebrate with some gorgeous Chicago sunset photos at the North Avenue Pier. The day was a perfect example of just how amazing Chicago is during the summer.

Engagement, Beach, Chicago, Lake Michigan, Lake Front, LGBTQ+, Queer, DogMichelle Cox-VergaraJune 14, 2024Mei Lin Barral Photography, North Avenue Beach

Golden City Summer Engagement Session

This gorgeous Chicago couple had a perfect summer night for their engagement session at some of Chicago's most iconic locations. Their shoot also included this adorable rescue dog, Ivy.

Engagement, Engagement inspiration, Chicago, Downtown, Natural light, Nature, Outdoors, Romantic, Skyline, Beach, DogMichelle Cox-VergaraApril 26, 2024Maura Black Photography

Midwest Country Autumnal Engagement

This stunning couple shares a profound love for country music, their hearts dancing to the melodies of artists like Luke Combs. They hold a special place in their hearts for their adorable French bulldogs who are practically part of the family (and part of their engagement session)!

Engagement, Engagement inspiration, Dog, Autumn, Fall, Outdoors, Nature, Natural lightMichelle Cox-VergaraApril 16, 2024Monika Thorpe

Chicago Wedding at Ovation

Some of our favorite wedding venues are located in West Loop Chicago. Check out today’s gorgeous wedding hosted at Ovation in the West Loop neighborhood. Perfect access to downtown and all of the iconic photo locations in Chicago.

Real Wedding, Chicago, Downtown, West Loop, Fun, Dog, ColorfulMichelle Cox-VergaraMarch 15, 2024Ovation ChicagoStudio Zwerveling, Ovation, Weber's Bakery, Cloud Gate String Quartet, Cloud 9 Limousine

Chicago Athletic Hotel Elopement

Abigal and Dan eloped in a beautiful private ceremony at the historic Chicago Athletic Association Hotel in downtown Chicago. They got ready together in the Millennium Park Suite along with their pup.

Real Wedding, Elopement, Intimate, Dog, Downtown, Hotel, Chicago, Christmas, HolidaysMichelle CoxOctober 11, 2022Chicago Athletic Association Iron & Honey, Chicago Athletic Association, Jane Pope Jewelry, Jimmy Choo

Glam Engagement Session at Walden Chicago

Diana and Alex are having a black tie wedding at Walden this summer, and they wanted their engagement session to reflect the style of their big day.

Engagement, Chicago, Green, Hotel, Dog, Downtown, GlamorousMichelle CoxJune 17, 2022Walden ChicagoAlexandra Cantemir Photography, Walden Chicago

Romantic Engagement Session with Tito the Pug

A pampered pup looking to be the star of the show and "wow" he killed it. Let's backtrack to Carly and Lucas's story since this is Tito's parents.

Dog, Engagement, Romantic, Winter, Champagne, Lincoln Park, SnowMichelle CoxMarch 17, 2022Millennium Moments, The Wrigley Building, Lincoln Park Nature Boardwalk

Urban Allure Events 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

Team Urban Allure Events curated a holiday gift guide especially for you!

Ad, Bespoke, Beverages, Wedding Tips, Wedding Advice, Blog, Brewery, Budget, Casual, Christmas, Classic, Colorful, Coronavirus, Covid, COVID-19, Cozy, Curator - Event Planner, Decor, Dog, Edgy, Elegant, Event Planner, Gifts, Groom, Hair/Makeup, Intimate, LGBTQ+, Linens, Luxury, Minimalist, Modern, Pandemic, Pets, Photographer, Photography, Registry, Sexy, Succulents, Things To Do, Tips & Tricks, UniqueNicole FaulsDecember 7, 2020Dagne Dover, Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, Blissy, Herschel, Cuyana, Bombas, Anthropologie, Mixology & Craft, Feeding Francis, Feeding Francis Salt Co., Voluspa, Onyx & Rose, Maxbone, FujiFilm, Amazon, Dr. Martens, Skims, Canna Style, Otherland, Smudge Wellness, Winc Wine, Nordstrom Rack, Sephora, Slip, Charlotte Tillbury, Ugg, Spaderma, Diptyque, Nordstrom, Smitten Boutique, Occulus, Estelle, bareMinerals, Color Street Nails, Lush, Mario Badescu, Ulta, Daily Harvest, Alani Nu, Brumate, Fit by Katy, Lululemon, Joule, Breville, Plants Delivered Chicago, Alicia Mohr, HauteCarat, AIRE Ancient Baths, LoveSac, Ninja, Click and Grow, Nest, Madewell, Michael Ochs, Taschen, Coming Soon, Uncommon GoodsComment

Cozy Lake Forest Engagement

If fall weather, a cute dog, and a cup of coffee are up your alley, then you’re going to LOVE today’s cozy engagement session.

Engagement, Fall, Lake Forest, Dog, Romantic, CozyAlyssa CarfangAugust 26, 2019Jenn Marie PhotographyComment

Abigail and Filip's Cityscape Engagement Session

These high-school sweethearts have the most heart-warming engagement photos. They even included their super adorable dog! You must see all the cuteness!

Dog, Engagement, Romantic, LibertyvilleAlyssa CarfangApril 29, 2019Kenzie Leigh Photography

Valentine's Day Puppy Love

In case you asked for a puppy for Valentine’s Day…

Diana, Darek and Dustin (the dog!)

Diana and Darek were married and were unable to bring the third member of their family to the big day. So they decided on a post wedding photoshoot to make sure he was included!

Sean & Bryan's Winter Lakeside Proposal

It’s engagement season! Bryan popped the question with the help of Sheffield - the couple’s sweet puppy!

Engagement, Lake Front, Love Story, Photographer, Proposal, Pets, DogNicole FaulsDecember 29, 2018Nicole Morisco PhotographyComment

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