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

Intimate Rehearsal Dinner at Cindy’s Rooftop

Today’s feature is an intimate rehearsal dinner at Cindy’s Rooftop. We are seeing the growing trend of inviting your photographer to wedding rehearsal events and we couldn’t love it more.

Rehearsal, Restaurant, Downtown, Elegant, Chicago, IntimateMichelle CoxJune 10, 2022By Mari Photography, Cindy's Rooftop, Clover Events, Florist & Hound Design

Chicago Henge Sunset Anniversary Session

Jaime and Steven were married in Paris, but wanted to have a portrait session in the city where they call home to commemorate their anniversary. They chose an evening during the fall equinox and were pleasantly surprised by the gorgeous sunset coming across downtown Chicago and the Riverwalk.

Engagement, Downtown, Chicago Henge, Sexy, Romantic, Intimate, ChicagoNicole FaulsJune 3, 2022Iron & Honey, The Darling, REVOLVE

An Elegant Chicago Wedding

This elegant Chicago wedding truly brings this couple full circle. The bride planned her Chicago wedding while out of town, using CHI thee WED to get inspiration and wedding planning advice. That is ALWAYS our goal as a blog so we are grateful that we were able to connect with her again and share HER story and wedding journey.

Springtime in Paris: Modern Parisian Tiny Wedding Inspo

This Gilded Age mansion – inspired by a French château – was the perfect venue for a tiny modern springtime Parisian-themed wedding shoot.

Blue, Blush, Bridal Fashion, Cake/Dessert, Ceremony, Chicago, Chic, Curator - Photography, Elopement, Event Planner, Florals, Groom, Hair/Makeup, Historic, Humboldt Park, Gold Coast, Inspiration, inspiration, Intimate, Linens, mansion, micro wedding, Modern, Museum, Natural light, Music, Harpist, Officiant, Photographer, Photography, Pink, Rentals, Rings, Romantic, Spring, Styled Shoot, Style, Stylish, Tablescape, tiny wedding, Tiny Weddings, Venue, Vendor, Wedding Dress, Wedding Inspiration, charcuterie, cake, Tux, Shoes, couture, ParisianLisa KathanMay 16, 2022International Museum of Surgical ScienceLisa Kathan Photography, VWIDON, Milian Bonillo, Giselle Dozier Artistry, Wedding Day Chicago, International Museum of Surgical Science, Studio Poppy Floral, Sugar On Top Bake Shop, Dawn Bishop Harpist, The Tasteful Table, Tablescapes Chicago, Windy City Linen, Indochino, La Boulangerie, Something Bleu Shoes, Ethan Lord Jewelers

Multicultural Wedding at Bridgeport Art Center

We are excited to share Jasmin and Talib’s multicultural Chicago wedding. We were lucky enough to have this wedding submitted by Jasmin herself so we have a wonderful Q&A with her personal thoughts and experiences.

After Wedding Portrait Session

Angela and Erick were already married and living in the city suburbs but they decided that they wanted to capture some gorgeous Chicago images in their wedding attire since they couldn’t do it on their actual wedding day.

Intimate, Olive Park, Romantic, Inspiration, Downtown, Chicago, Lake FrontMichelle CoxApril 29, 2022buenas vibras photography, Milton Lee Olive Park

An Intimate City Elopement

Jasmine and Martina shared a beautiful and intimate ceremony with one another. It was a gorgeous sunny December day, not common for Chicago winters, with clear blue skies and moderate temps.

Intimate, Tiny Weddings, Unique, Urban, Real Wedding, LGBTQ+, Elopement, Downtown, Chicago, Bridal FashionMichelle CoxApril 26, 2022redwood + sage, pwr beauty bar, the wit hotel

Elegant Wedding at Esplanade Lakes

So many couples have struggled to arrange weddings and actually say ‘I do’ during the pandemic. For Taylor and Jon, this was their third attempt. But you know what they say, ‘third times a charm!

Real Wedding, Elegant, Ballroom, Chicago, Hotel, Inspiration, Wedding InspirationMichelle CoxApril 15, 2022Lauren Ashley Studios, Alice Veronica Events, Esplanade Lakes, Kio Kreations, A Posh Production, Evolve Hair Salon, Planet Color, Eve of Milady, Bella Bianca Bridal Couture

Classy Wedding at The Kimpton Gray Hotel

Today we are so excited to share Jessica and Cameron’s gorgeous wedding. Chicago summer weddings are always memorable and this one does not disappoint.

Chicago, Classic, Downtown, Elegant, Hotel, Real Wedding, SummerMichelle CoxApril 1, 2022The Kimpton Gray HotelWhisper & Wind, The Kimpton Gray Hotel, Joy Jones Planning, BK Florals, Chicago Event Drapery, DJ Mike P, Windy City Linen, Marquee Rentals

On Set with Love Is Blind Season 2

A fun behinds the scenes look on the set of Love Is Blind Season 2 with Kate Johnson and The Bridal Beauty Team.

Love is Blind, Behind the scenes, on set, Chicago, BeautyMichelle CoxMarch 31, 2022The Bridal Beauty Team, Kate Johnson Artistry, Love is Blind

Downtown Chicago Engagement Session

Lauren and Tony absolutely love Chicago so it was only fitting they did their session in the heart of downtown!

Chicago, Engagement, Lake Front, Natural light, Photography, UrbanMichelle CoxMarch 22, 2022hayley moore photography

Effortlessly Glamorous Styled Shoot at the Sable Hotel Navy Pier

Our inspiration for this styled shoot began with The Gilded Aisle Weddings pulling together a few of their favorite bridal concepts and brought them to life.

Stunning Chicago Wedding at The Marriott Marquis

The day was a fun and joyous affair full of laughter, dancing, and some very touching speeches from their loved ones. It’s amazing to think that these two pulled off this wonderful wedding with only three months of planning, organizing everything together via email while Michael was stationed overseas.

Downtown Chicago Day to Night Engagement Session

Bre and David are a fun-loving couple and were down for anything in their engagement session. They also braved the cold weather which was extremely impressive because Chicago winters can be pretty windy and brutal, especially right on Lake Michigan.

Chicago, Downtown, Engagement, Evening, Olive ParkMichelle Cox-VergaraMarch 4, 2022Emily Hogan Visuals

Winter Wonderland Wedding

This winter wedding truly had it all - lit pine trees, garland wrapped windows, and even a hot cocoa station they had brought in from Food For Thought. Winter wedding perfection! Get inspired for your winter wedding or next holiday soiree!

Chicago, Church, Classic, Elegant, Holidays, Real Wedding, WinterMichelle Cox-VergaraMarch 2, 2022Maria Harte Photography, Chicago History Museum, Clementine Custom Events, Steve's Flower Market, Okyne Media Lab, cake chicago, Food For Thought

Snowy Beach Engagement Session

Justine and Alfredo wanted their engagement photos to showcase the beautiful city they live in (even though it was only 20 degrees that day) as well as intimate and romantic photos.

Beach, Chicago, Chicago Park District, Engagement, Lake Front, Snow, WinterMichelle CoxFebruary 22, 2022Winterlyn Photography

A Snowy Downtown Engagement Session

Roseanne and Ehsan got engaged March of 2021, but had been eagerly awaiting a snow day for their dream engagement session. Who knew that they would need to wait all the way until January of 2022 to make that happen!

Chicago, Downtown, Engagement, Romantic, Winter, SnowMichelle CoxFebruary 16, 2022alana Lindenfeld Photography

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