Formal Chicago Summer Engagement Session

Have you ever looked at a photo and instantly felt such joy? That’s exactly how we felt after looking at engagement photos!

Chicago, Cultural, Downtown, Engagement, SummerAlyssa CarfangMay 28, 2021Emma Mullins Photography

Snowy Chicago Engagement Session

The weather may be warming up, but this snowy Chicago engagement session is really bringing the heat!

Chicago, Downtown, Winter, RomanticAlyssa CarfangMay 21, 2021Emma Mullins Photography

How to Save Money on Your Wedding Photography

Hiring a photographer for your wedding is one of the biggest parts of a wedding budget. Even if you’re eloping or having the tiniest of weddings, an experienced, professional wedding photographer is going to be a significant part of what you spend on your wedding. Here’s some tips on how you can fit your favorite photographer into your budget.

Budget, Ceremony, Chicago, Curator - Photography, Photo Tips, Photographer, Photography, Tips & Tricks, Wedding TipsLisa KathanMay 19, 2021Lisa Kathan Photography

Classic Chicago Ballroom Wedding at The Blackstone

There’s nothing…and we mean nothing…about Marcus and Annette’s classic Chicago ballroom wedding that we don’t love!

Ballroom, Chicago, Classic, Film Photography, GlamorousAlyssa CarfangMay 14, 2021The Blackstone Hotelbonphotage, The Blackstone Hotel, Christine Janda, Steve's Flower Market, Bittersweet Pastry, Simply Luxe Bridal, Hayley Paige, Bella Bridesmaids

Stylish & Chic Wedding at The Westin O'Hare

“Every single part of their wedding was unique, creative classic and one to be admired.”

Chic, Chicago, Cultural, Elegant, Real WeddingAlyssa CarfangMay 13, 2021The Westin O'HareLeCape Weddings, Westin O'Hare, I Do Weddings, Do It All Entertainment, Prestige Wedding Decor, Oh My Floral, Diem Angie Co., Makeup by Darshi

Sweet Summer Wedding Celebration in the City

There’s something about intimate weddings that just ups the level of romance!

Chicago, Garden, Intimate, Modern, Real Wedding, SummerAlyssa CarfangMay 7, 2021River RoastAshland Addison Florist Co, North Rose Garden, Buckingham Fountain, River Roast, the simply elegant group, Kiss This Makeup

We Gave Away A Wedding! With ECBG Cake Studio & Fierce Productions!

What do you do when the world is crashing down around you? You give away a wedding to a couple in need, DUH!

Beautiful Evanston Engagement Session

Fun and flirty, we are absolutely smitten with Jessica and Cameron’s beautiful Evanston engagement session.

Beach, Chicago, Engagement, Evanston, RomanticAlyssa CarfangApril 9, 2021Whisper & Wind, Joy Jones Planning

Quaint Downtown Chicago Elopement

This quaint downtown Chicago elopement is proof that love is the only thing needed to make your wedding day the best. day. ever!

Chicago, Downtown, Intimate, Elopement, CourthouseAlyssa CarfangApril 5, 2021Cook County CourthouseBridgette Benson Photography, Salon 212, Bri'Zan Couture

An Intimate St. Patrick’s Day Event with Michelle Durpetti at Gene and Georgetti’s

See how this team of creatives put together a festive event at Gene and Georgetti’s!

Cake/Dessert, Chicago, Green, Intimate, Styled Shoot, St. Patrick's DayErin MartinMarch 17, 2021Gene & GeorgettiSoda Fountain Photography, Anthony Gowder Designs, The Festive Frog, Ellie & Rose, Windy City Linens, Eight 21 Studios, Smitten Boutique, ECBG Cake Studio, My Celebrate Shop, Michelle Durpetti Events

Wintertime City Hall Elopement with Photos at The Freehand

If you’re getting married at City Hall, you’ll definitely want to check out Amanda and Ryan’s day to find out how to take your marriage court ceremony next level.

Being Bold with Event Shoppe Chicago

Check out our new Vendor Spotlight interview with Event Shoppe Chicago Owner and Lead Planner, Jennifer Price. Click the link to read more!

Blog, Bold, Budget, Ceremony, Chic, Chicago, Colorful, Curator - Event Planner, Downtown, Edgy, Elegant, Engagement, Event Planner, Event, Glamorous, Gold Coast, Grant Park, Greektown, Groom, Intimate, ITL - Event Planner, Lakeview, LGBTQ+, Libertyville, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, Logan Square, Loop, Love Story, micro wedding, Millennium Park, nontraditional, Old Town, Photographer, Photography, Ravenswood, Real Wedding, Reception, River North, Riverwalk, Romantic, Rooftop, Roscoe Village, South Loop, Vendor, Vendor Spotlight, West Loop, West TownGina AndersonFebruary 19, 2021wedding, Event Shoppe Chicago, interview, Vendor Spotlight, owner, Jennifer Price, Ashlee, Christina, Colin Lyons Photography, Louie Abellera, Krista Scarlavi, photography, wedding photography, experience, Wunder Museum, Loyola University, budgeting, The Knot, WeddingWire, social media, email, destination weddings, wedding planner, Chicago, Chicagoland, vendor interview, vendor, wundr museumComment

Intimate Summer Wedding with Pretty Colors

If you love vivid colors, pretty florals, and beautiful portraits then you’re going to love Mary and Rafael’s big day!

Bright, Chicago, Elegant, Intimate, Real Wedding, Romantic, SummerAlyssa CarfangFebruary 12, 2021Husar Photography, the simply elegant group, BeatMix, Fretless Music, Steve's Flower Market, Rare Bird Beauties, Sweet Mandy B's, Old North Film Company

Brandi & David's City Hall Elopement

So many couples rearranged their wedding plans during the COVID pandemic and were married at Chicago’s City Hall. Take a peek at Brandi & David’s sweet day this past October.

Elopement at the Old Post Office in Chicago

Veronica and Dom had originally planned to be wed in October in Belfast, Ireland…but COVID had other plans. So they did what so many other 2020 couples did: they kept their date and eloped at a spectacular venue, The Old Post Office.

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