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5 Ideas for Making Your City Hall Wedding Special
5 Ideas for Making Your City Hall Wedding Special

Getting married at Chicago’s City Hall? Make your day memorable and special with these great ideas by Lisa Kathan Photography.

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bridal fashion, Ceremony, Casual, Chicago, City Hall, Courthouse, Curator - Photography, elopement, Freehand, Hotels, Hotel, Intimate, Loop, marriage court, micro wedding, nontraditional, Pendry Hotel, Photographer, Photography, Photo Tips, Royal Sonesta Downtown, simply wed, tiny wedding, Tiny Weddings, Tips & Tricks, Wedding Advice, Wedding Tips, Downtown, elopement tipsLisa KathanChicago Marriage CourtLisa Kathan Photography
Stunning Chicago Wedding at The Marriott Marquis
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.

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Chicago, Downtown, Loop, Hotel, Modern, Real Wedding, Romantic, South Loop, Urban, WinterMichelle CoxLauren Ashley Studios, Marriott Marquis Chicago, Level 33, Sholeh Events, Brown Sugar Bakery, Love Cork Screw Wine, Fashion Nova, Eva's Bridal, Hair by Nykia, Akute Hair, Makeup by Henri Mitchell, Agriculture Custom Clothing, Anderson Miller, Mattrix Music and Entertainment, Wedfully, AtkCo, Chicago French Press
The Best Venues for Under 50 Guests
The Best Venues for Under 50 Guests

NEWLY UPDATED! One of the biggest trends is the scaled back wedding, but venues for smaller weddings can be hard to find. Read about some of the top spots in the Chicago area for small weddings.

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Backyard, Barrington, Barn, Beach, Ceremony, City Hall, Courthouse, Curator - Photography, Downtown, Edgy, Elopement, Event, Hotel, Intimate, Lake Forest, Loop, Natural light, Officiant, Photographer, Photography, Relaxed, Rooftop, Venue, Venue Spotlight, micro wedding, tiny wedding, mansion, Tips & TricksLisa KathanLisa Kathan Photography, chicago cultural center, Murray Mansion, City Hall, Barrington White House, Byron Colby Barn, Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, Publishing House Bed and Breakfast, Volo Wine Bar, The Lytle House, Emil Bach House, Starline Factory
Being Bold with Event Shoppe Chicago
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!

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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 Andersonwedding, 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, Urban Chicago Elopement
Intimate, Urban Chicago Elopement

Chicago is the perfect setting to fold couples into the intimacy of an elopement - Check out this fun elopement shoot throughout the city of Chicago!

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Blog, Curator - Event Planner, Elopement, West Loop, Videographer, Styled Shoot, Romantic, Photography, Photographer, Outdoors, Loop, Hotel, Groom, DowntownOlivia NicolettiOlive Fine Weddings & Events, The Black, Kate Johnson Artistry, Jenny Yoo, Persephone Floral Atelier, The Blackstone Hotel, Stone Fruit, Where To Next, Lauren Louise Collective, Ashley Best, Urban Allure Events, 7 Birds Design
Lindsay & Mike's Gunmetal and Berry Wedding Day
Lindsay & Mike's Gunmetal and Berry Wedding Day

Berry colored flowers, gunmetal and gold accents -we have a crush on this real wedding!

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Burgundy, Downtown, Loop, Love Story, Modern, Pink, Real Wedding, Unique, Bold, Bright, Purple, Urban, Navy, Blue, Gray, GunmetalNicole FaulsJulia Franzosa Photography, St. James Chapel, 19 East Event Gallery, Food For Thought, Pin Me Up Chicago, PULP & INK, Style Matters DJ's, Molly's Cupcakes, Hayley Paige, Ralph Lauren, The Thompson Chicago, Flower FirmComment
Megan & Chad's Glamorous Ritz Carlton Wedding
Megan & Chad's Glamorous Ritz Carlton Wedding

This wedding is over the top and swoon worthy in every way!

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Ballroom, Glamorous, Luxury, Classic, Elegant, Bespoke, Loop, Real Wedding, Downtown, Love Story, Custom, Decor, Event Planner, Florals, Gold CoastNicole FaulsThe Deck Laguna Beach, Flytographer, Ritz Carlton Laguna Nigel, Ritz Carlton Chicago, Sprinkles, Emilia Jane Photography, LOLA Event Productions, 312 Film, Ken Arlen Orchestra, HMR Designs, Sonia Roselli Weddings, HH Design House, Vera Wang, Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, Brioni, Aidan Mattox, Cartier Comment
Budget Advice from a Planner
Budget Advice from a Planner

Because budgeting for your wedding doesn’t have to be bad!

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Blog, Budget, Custom, DIY, Event Planner, Modern, Loop, Tips & Tricks, Vendor, Wedding Inspiration, Wedding TraditionsOlivia NicolettiOlive Fine Weddings & Events, ECBG Cake Studio, Stone Fruit, Kimpton Hotel Allegro Chicago, Allie Appel Photography, Floating Home Films, Tablescapes Chicago, BBJ Linen, Persephone Floral Atelier, Cottage Jewelry Evanston, Alice in Ivory Bridal Boutique, Sarah Varca Bridal, Bella Bridesmaids, Formally Modern Tuxedo, Alexa Grace, Zazu Salons, Makeup by MandyComment
Lindsey and Brandon's Joyful Lakeshore Wedding
Lindsey and Brandon's Joyful Lakeshore Wedding

Lindsey and Brandon’s wedding reminds us of how we fell in love with Chicago. The Lake, the Loop, and the love of your life!

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Photographer, Blog, Hair/Makeup, Museum Campus, Modern, Loop, Real Wedding, Vendor, Wedding Inspiration, Beach, Cake/Dessert, Florals, Music, Venue, VideographerNicole FaulsGrey Garden Creative, Three One Two Bridal, Holy Name Cathedral, Theater on the Lake, Amy Beck Cake Design, Straight Groovin Productions, Ryan Bringas, Flower Firm Comments