Chicago couple, Quinn and Riley, had a destination wedding in Arizona (where they met) but they wanted to honor their home city where they got engaged and currently live by having their engagement session there. The aesthetic and fashion was truly inspired by Chicago’s golden age with a heavy nod to men’s tailored looks in the 50s and 60s.
Read MoreStep into a world where the bright, bold, beautiful taste of summer meets the elegance of a stunning wedding in our styled shoot, “Loving You is Easy Peasy.” This shoot was inspired by the vibrant color and fresh scent of lemons and focused on building a woman-owned and minority-owned vendor team.
Read MoreA luxury Chicago wedding in the summer is a dream come true for many couples. The city's stunning skyline, picturesque portrait locations, and vibrant atmosphere provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable celebration.
Read MoreSome 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!
Read MoreThis 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!
Read MoreToday’s gorgeous submission is an Intimate Wedding with Two Artists. This stunning summer wedding took place at Lincoln Way Inn, in the Chicago suburbs.
Read MoreAbby and Parker’s love story blossomed through college and culminated in a romantic proposal in their favorite city, Chicago. Their wedding day was filled with heartfelt moments, timeless elegance, and a touch of glamour.
Read MoreBridget, the Owner of Bridget Mary Weddings & Events, collaborated with Grace + Ivory to create this design aesthetic. The color palette is bold and organic, which allowed for more creativity and playfulness from the talented vendor team.
Read MoreLove 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.
Read MoreThe “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.
Read MoreAt 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.
Read MoreAt 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.
Read MoreToday’s gorgeous real Chicago wedding is a romantic wedding captured at Walden. With a stunning Catholic ceremony at Assumption, the reception followed with wonderful details like a live saxophonist and a champagne cart!
Read MoreAn electric bubble church exit followed a gorgeous Greek ceremony before we all headed to their venue, City Hall Chicago. Greek music, dancing, great food and so much love made for an incredible celebration and I'm forever grateful I was there to capture every amazing minute!
Read MoreSeth and Alex originally hail from Seattle, but chose the city of Chicago as the destination for their wedding day. They also chose to have their engagement session in Chicago at two iconic locations.
Read MoreMiss 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.
Read MoreAllie and Joe could not have asked for a more beautiful setting for their romantic wedding. Blumen Gardens offers a quaint, rustic, garden setting perfect for an intimate afternoon or evening event.
Read MorePicking out an outfit for any regular event can be tough sometimes, so choosing what outfits to wear on your wedding weekend can be overwhelming to say the least. Curator and stylist Grant Alexander, owner of G ALXNDR is giving style tips for planning all of your wedding weekend looks.
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