Posts in Inspiration
Chicago Winery Community Styled Shoot - Part 1

Some of our community members with CHI thee WED helped create a gorgeous inspiration styled shoot at Chicago Winery. With bold, jewel tones and an intimate wedding aesthetic, that would fit perfectly for the couple who loves a chic, sophisticated vibe! 

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Fun and Colorful is IN! Bold and Retro Styled Shoot

This shoot was all about fun, retro, disco inspired elements. The team of vendors that came together for this shoot was just absolutely amazing. Check out more of this trendy, gorgeous styled shoot!

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Cape Cod Inspired Backyard Wedding Styled Shoot

This team created an anniversary styled shoot for a couple on their one year anniversary. It is a Cape Cod inspired tablescape showing off what florals and a unique tablecloth can do for a table!!

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Retro Summer Elopement

Love has a magical way of blossoming, and for Maritza and Desiree, their retro summer elopement at Ethereal in Woodstock, Illinois was the perfect setting to celebrate their unique love story.

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European-Style Forgotten Garden Elopement Styled Shoot at The Loft of Elements Preserved

The “Forgotten Garden” team of vendors came together to create one of the most beautiful events they’ve ever hosted, capturing the timeless essence of vintage style, European classics, and simple elegance, and our reminder is this: if you have a vision for your special day, take it to trusted vendors who are able to successfully create and complete your wishes.

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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….

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Community Member Fall Trend Inspired Styled Shoot - Part 2

At CHI thee WED, one of our many goals is to bring our community members together with more opportunities to connect and network throughout the year. A new community member perk that we are offering in 2023 is member only (or member priority) styled shoots. We offer out community the first right of refusal on styled shoots that have been planned with the Chicago wedding market in mind.

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Community Member Fall Trend Inspired Styled Shoot - Part 1

At CHI thee WED, one of our many goals is to bring our community members together with more opportunities to connect and network throughout the year. A new community member perk that we are offering in 2023 is member only (or member priority) styled shoots. We offer out community the first right of refusal on styled shoots that have been planned with the Chicago wedding market in mind.

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Art Inspired Wedding at Loft Lucia

After Jane and Julio got engaged in New York City, they went to the Museum of Modern Art and saw Claude Monet’s painting ‘Water Lilies’. This soon became the inspiration behind their wedding design.

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Wedding Inspiration at Wildman BT

Wedding Inspiration ALERT! This lovely shoot was hosted at one of our favorite West Loop wedding venues, Wildman BT and captured beautifully by Kelsey Renee Photo.

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Top Tips for Great Photos at Your Backyard Wedding

Backyard weddings are so charming and personal -- they're a favorite for their intimacy and personality.

But summery backyard weddings can also pose some challenges when trying to get the best, beautifully lit photos. Here are some important things to keep in mind if you're planning on getting married in a backyard. Your photographer will thank you!

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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.

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Styled Inspiration - Eclectic Sophistication of the SOPHY Hotel

We are so excited to share this gorgeous styled wedding shoot showcasing the SOPHY Hotel in Hyde Park. The SOPHY not only offers a great atmosphere and location but inside the lobby of the hotel you find Mesler, an awesome restaurant and bar with public and private dining options.

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Vibrant Grecian Wedding

Today’s post is all about wedding inspiration. The team of vendors titled their shoot “Vibrant Grecian Wedding” and we really feel like they nailed the theme with gorgeous colors and an old world, timeless feel.

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Neon Oktoberfest Inspired by Wedtoberfest: Beer Festival & Wedding Show

When Naturally Yours Events was first tasked with the responsibility of creating a lounge space at IndieWed, a Chicago wedding show, they knew that they wanted to produce a quirky and inviting space for attendees.

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Spring Inspired Wedding Inspiration Shoot

An incredible team from the Chicagoland area worked on this gorgeous styled shoot in Chicago. They created a light and airy esthetic that was spring inspired and we just love everything about it!

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