Abigal and Dan eloped in a beautiful private ceremony at the historic Chicago Athletic Association Hotel in downtown Chicago. They got ready together in the Millennium Park Suite along with their pup.

Real Wedding, Elopement, Intimate, Dog, Downtown, Hotel, Chicago, Christmas, HolidaysMichelle CoxOctober 11, 2022Chicago Athletic Association Iron & Honey, Chicago Athletic Association, Jane Pope Jewelry, Jimmy Choo

Grant Park Rose Garden Elopement

Jess and Matt tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Grant Park with their immediate families present. Jessika got ready at their South Loop home, while Matthew was at The Ritz-Carlton.

Real Wedding, Intimate, Elopement, ChicagoMichelle CoxOctober 3, 2022Grant ParkEmma Mullins Photography, Grant Park Rose Garden, The Ritz Carlton, Samandra Diaz, White by Vera Wang, LK Bennett, Express, Steve's Flower Market, Priscilla's Hair Salon, John Buechner Jewelry, Italian Village

Chicago City Hall Wedding

Micah + Simon met during the pandemic and decided that they couldn't live without each other! They got married at city hall during one of the *hottest* days of the year.

Real Wedding, Intimate, City Hall, Chicago, Downtown, PandemicNicole FaulsSeptember 16, 2022Chicago city hallMadi Ellis Photography

Warren Dunes Beach Engagement Session

This couple chose to do their engagement session on Warren Dunes and we are totally here for it.

Beach, Engagement, Intimate, Natural light, Nature, Romantic, YellowMichelle CoxSeptember 1, 2022DeVae Photography

Chicago City Hall Wedding

This Chicago city hall wedding was special because the couple made sure their wedding day reflected what they wanted as a couple.

Real Wedding, Elopement, elopement, Intimate, micro wedding, Natural light, City Hall, Brewery, Outdoors, Tiny WeddingsMichelle CoxAugust 12, 2022Chicago City HallMadi Ellis Photography, south shore brew coffee

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.

Chicago Park Intimate Wedding

Like many couples around the world, Kiara and Xavier, were excited for their wedding but had to make adjustments quickly once COVID-19 hit.

Real Wedding, micro wedding, Intimate, Park, NatureMichelle CoxJuly 28, 2022m thre photography, Elle Kay Events, hair by lani, lena clark beauty, Eva's Bridal, Betsey Johnson

Moody Industrial Microwedding at the Charcoal Factory Loft

The Charcoal Factory Loft is truly a unique venue! The industrial loft residence-turned-intimate-venue is located just north of Goose Island and was the perfect location for Lennifer and Yannick’s tiny fall wedding.

A Bridal Boudoir Session

In the months leading up to her wedding day, this beautiful bride chose to do a boudoir session to celebrate herself and all of the amazing changes coming her way.

Boudoir, Intimate, Romantic, GiftsNicole FaulsJune 28, 2022DL LoftArtistrie Co., Life in Bloom, DL Loft

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

Bee Keepers Backyard Wedding

Today we are excited to share Colin and Jessica’s beautiful backyard wedding day captured by Redwood + Sage.

Backyard, Real Wedding, Relaxed, Intimate, Nature, OutdoorsNicole FaulsJune 7, 2022redwood + sage, Dish & Decor Vintage Rental, Porkies Pig Roast, By the Dozen Bakery, Capannari Ice Cream, Kathryn's Bridal, Crown and Contour

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

Romantic Little Elopement Wedding in Pilcher Park

For this couple, the path to their elopement was as spontaneous as the rest of their relationship. They decided on the spur of the moment to get hitched the following day. At first, they thought that they weren’t going to have a wedding at all.

Intimate, Elopement, tiny wedding, Winter, Greenhouse, Real WeddingMichelle CoxMay 31, 2022Lauren Ashley Studios, Birdhaven Greenhouse, Bella Sposa Bridal Boutique, Heidi Szymborski

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

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

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

Wedding Parade to Reclaimed Bar and Restaurant

It was a beautiful day in Chicago when Chiara and Dan tied the knot at City Hall. Their photographer, Madi Ellis, met them outside of the courthouse to take some portraits around the area and then they headed over to the Adler Planetarium and then to Humboldt Park.

Real Wedding, Restaurant, Intimate, City Hall, nontraditional, Tiny WeddingsMichelle CoxApril 22, 2022Madi Ellis Photography, City Hall, Reclaimed Bar and Restaurant, Stella Gray Blooms, Davids Bridal

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