This team of incredible vendors and models created a gorgeous styled inspiration at their favorite venue The Walden! They ended up creating a chic and modern (and a tad sexy) elopement styled shoot in our favorite city, Chicago!
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Are you planning an elopement in Chicago? This team created a gorgeous inspiration shoot of an elopement and though a rainy day, it was a dreamy day.
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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.
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This photographer was working with Three Swords Floral Co. for Valentine's Day Mini Sessions and they decided to do a stylized bridal shoot after! What is more perfect than a whimsical and vintage theme. They rented a studio space at FD Photo Studio and Anne from Three Swords Floral Co. created the flower installation.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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At ECBG we love bringing other people's wedding cake visions to life, but when we get to design, create and build a design from the ground up, that is when we are creatively fulfilled.
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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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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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Miss Luella Bates is believed to be the first licensed women’s truck driver. Bates was the first of six female employees of the Four Wheel Drive Auto Co. Check out this fun styled shoot inspired by this strong, independent woman.
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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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