Jake and Ellen are the coolest and their Ovation Chicago offbeat wedding was perfect. They love music and The Big Lebowski and have impeccable style.

Springtime Engagement Session

This couple decided to plan a springtime engagement session in downtown Chicago. They are filled with joy and endless giggles in each other's arms.

Engagement, Chicago, Spring, Colorful, Downtown, Natural lightMichelle CoxAugust 23, 2022alison leigh photography

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.

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.

Bright Summer Wedding in Chicago

Today we are so excited to share Xander and Meg’s gorgeous wedding at Big Delicious Planet. As you all know, our new favorite way to showcase a wedding is to connect with the couple and this one does not disappoint.

Real Wedding, LGBTQ+, Outdoors, Colorful, Chicago, GardenNicole FaulsAugust 2, 2022Big Delicious PlanetBig Delicious Planet, Fuller Photo Co, Edwards Florist Inc, Tablescapes Chicago, bbj latavola

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!

Inspiration, Styled Shoot, Spring, Colorful, CreativeMichelle CoxAugust 1, 2022City Hall EventsCity Hall Events, Peter Wynn Thompson Photography, Designed & Detailed, Flowers by Stem, Tablescapes Chicago, F&S Linens, Katherine Anne Confections, We Only Do Pretty, Wish Upon a Dress, Suit Shop

Mehndi Party in Oakbrook

A Mehndi party (or sometimes called henna party) is a traditional event that happens before the wedding day, oftentimes it is held the night before the wedding as a way of wishing the bride good health and prosperity as she makes her journey on to marriage.

Mehndi, Event, Cultural, Traditional, Wedding Traditions, Colorful, BrightMichelle CoxJuly 7, 2022Doubletree OakbrookMaha Studios, Regine Danielle Events, Doubletree Oakbrook, Siblana Events, Sweetcarts Rental, Chachi's Chair Cart

Summer Wedding at Big Delicious Planet

Jen + Kyle tied the knot at Big Delicious Planet on a rainy Saturday in August in Chicago. Enjoy this beautiful wedding captured by Madi Ellis Photography!

Real Wedding, Summer, Intimate, Blue, Bright, Catering, Colorful, Nature, RestaurantMichelle CoxMay 17, 2022Big Delicious PlanetMadi Ellis Photography, The Hotel Lincoln, Big Delicious Planet, Goldie's Flower Shop

Southern Indian Wedding in Chicago

Loui & Mereena’s Indian wedding was an elegant day full of so much love and lots of family and friends. You can see the energy from the wedding day, from beginning to end.

Real Wedding, Indian, Elegant, Cultural, Church, ColorfulMichelle CoxMay 6, 2022Aguilar Photography, Drury Lane, I Do Wedding Planning, Gigied, Makeup by Darshi, Prestige Wedding Decor

Dynamic Dragon Fruit Wedding

Playful patterns and decadent details, with bowls of fresh fruit, a sprawling charcuterie bar, vibrant candle favors, and chocolate cake. Our bride and groom are a real couple who are recently married and radiate a glow of chemistry when they are together.

Colorful Country Wedding at Emerson Creek

Together for over 6 years, Maggie and Danny started dating in their junior year of high school. They have always been a fun loving couple and the way Danny proposed was no different - He asked Maddie to marry him in their apartment after a fun day out in Chicago, right before we were about to start a movie! SURPRISE!

Bright, Outdoors, Real Wedding, Summer, Colorful, Country, NatureMichelle CoxFebruary 18, 2022Grace Rios Photography, Emerson Creek, gather, Patty McGuire Hair & Makeup Artists, Bridal Elegance, Maggie Sottero

Punjabi & Gujarati Fusion Wedding filled with Traditions

With their roots deep into their religions, Karishma and Sunny wanted to blend together their cultures for their Punjabi and Gujarati fusion wedding.

Colorful, Cultural, Fall, Multicultural, Real WeddingAlyssa CarfangMay 17, 2021Soda Fountain Photography, Paragon Films, Shaadi Creations, Ashyana Banquets, Venuti's, The Paperie by Aman, Dream Events by Sonya, Chicago Pastry, Frontier Raas, Dollhouse Chicago

Cuban & Puerto Rican Wedding Inspired Styled Shoot

Spicing things up with beautiful color and culture, we are loving the beauty that this Cuban & Puerto Rican wedding inspired styled shoot brings!

Moroccan Meets European Vintage at Beatnik

Styles fused together for this Moroccan meets European vintage wedding inspiration and we’re obsessed with the outcome!

Warm September Wedding at Company 251

Modern, sweet, and perfectly fall, Noa and Nick’s warm September wedding at Company 251 is so romantic!

Chic, Colorful, COVID-19, Elegant, Fall, Intimate, micro wedding, Real Wedding, RomanticAlyssa CarfangFebruary 26, 2021Company 251We Are The Bowsers, Company 251, Bou K Bridal, Moveable Feast

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

Celebrating Love With Gene and Georgetti Steakhouse

This gorgeous set up would be perfect for celebrating any and ALL of the loved ones in your life!

Colorful, Modern, Romantic, Styled ShootAlyssa CarfangFebruary 11, 2021Gene & georgettiSoda Fountain Photography, Fleur de Lis Florist, Windy City Linen, Hall's Rental, Amore Creative, My Celebrate Shop, ECBG Cake Studio, Michelle Durpetti Events, Gene & Georgetti Chicago

Intimate Wedding at Meson Sabika

If you love weddings filled with charm and grace, then Jennifer and Matthew’s day is sure to catch your eye!

Colorful, COVID-19, Intimate, micro wedding, Real WeddingAlyssa CarfangJanuary 4, 2021Meson SabikaEmma Belen Photography, Meson Sabika, Bella Bianca, Dareth Colburn Designs

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