Sunset Engagement Session on Lake Michigan

If you love gorgeous sunsets, the twinkling of the city lights, and couples with that lovers glow, they prepare to be obsessed with today’s feature!

Chic, Downtown, Engagement, Modern, RomanticAlyssa CarfangJanuary 24, 2020chicagoMary Dougherty Photography

Jacquie and Steve's Traditional, But Not Traditional Wedding

Pinterest-worthy and filled with DIY decor, this wedding day is sure to inspire you!

Elegant, Modern, Real Wedding, PinkAlyssa CarfangJanuary 13, 2020The JoineryChristian Sampson, The Joinery, Elena's Garden & Events, Schaul's Cuisine, Bella Bianca, Jenny Yoo, Arch Cosmetics, The Grooms, DJ Chicago

2019 Best Dressed Grooms

The wedding day often revolves around bridal fashion, but don’t worry grooms! Your trendy looks haven’t gone unnoticed!

Classic, Colorful, Groom, ModernAlyssa CarfangDecember 12, 2019chicagoHello Love Photography, Inspired Eye Photography, Julia Franzosa Photography, Elite Photo, The Adamkovi

Elegant Downtown Chicago Ballroom Wedding

Unique, yet elegant and classic all the same, Ashley and Mike’s wedding day is packed with details, culture, and emotion.

Ballroom, Military, Real Wedding, ModernAlyssa CarfangDecember 9, 2019drake hotelRakoteet Photography, Storybook Weddings & Events, The Drake Hotel, Juliet Tan Floral Design, Cake Sweet Food Chicago, Alice in Ivory Bridal Boutique, Davids Bridal, Sam Kee Hong Jewelry, Kennedy Blue, Exsalonce, Basic Invite, Precision Sound, M&M Limo

Stylish Downtown Chicago Engagement

Trendy and looking dapper, Rudy and David decided rise on an early Saturday morning and boy did they shine!

Downtown, Engagement, LGBTQ+, ModernAlyssa CarfangDecember 2, 2019gavyn taylor photo

Sophisticated InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile Winter Wedding

Romantic reds, golden candlelight, and the twinkling of a little snowfall made for a day full of elegance during this Chicago wedding!

Ballroom, Elegant, Luxury, Modern, Hotel, WinterAlyssa CarfangNovember 4, 2019InterContinental Hotel ChicagoWasabi Photography, Anthony Gowder Designs, InterContinental Hotel, Appease 2 You, Don Cagen Orchestra, Weddings by Bittersweet

Romantic Blush and Gold Wedding day at Room 1520

Classic and elegant with a luxurious touch, we can’t get enough of Nadia and Brendan’s wedding day.

Stylish Fall Wedding at Fig & Olive

Simplistic, yet stunning; sophisticated, yet fun! We’re loving the details of this Chicago wedding!

Classic, Elegant, Modern, Fall, Real WeddingAlyssa CarfangAugust 21, 2019Hello Love Photography, Fig & Olive, Dilly Lily, Salon V, All Ears DJComment

Elegant Urban Chicago Wedding

Incorporating lots of ivory, soft pinks, and gold accents, this Bridgeport Art Center wedding was a breathtaking one! All the details are up on the blog!

Bridgeport, Modern, Elegant, Natural light, Real Wedding, Romantic, SummerAlyssa CarfangJuly 15, 2019Daniela Cardill Photography, the simply elegant group, bridgeport art center, Steve's Flower Market, art of imagination, Tamara Hair & Makeup Artistry, Altissima Cake Co, TVK Orchestra, Our Wedding Movie

Elegant Moonlight Studios Wedding

This wedding day bursts with fun colors and so much joy! Click here to see all the modern details!

Glamorous, Luxury, Modern, Ballroom, BrightAlyssa CarfangJuly 8, 2019Candice C Cusic Photography, Moonlight Studios, St. Clement, Larkspur Chicago, Diana Arand, Blue Plate, Reiman Condron Beauty, Vera Wang, The Suit Supply, The Tie Bar, Sweet Mandy B's

Downtown Chicago Engagement Session: Gracie & Mike

Ten years of dating and one awesome proposal led to this romantic engagement session! Click here to see more!

Downtown, Engagement, Elegant, Modern, RomanticAlyssa CarfangJune 21, 2019Robyn and Finch

Rustic Chic Italian-British Blast

Envision all your fun, loud and hilarious Italian cousins meeting some charming, yet crazy Englishmen... You now have the perfect vision of what actually happened at Angela and Ciaran's Wedding. Click here to see the fun!

Bold, Modern, Rustic, Romantic, Chic, IndustrialAlyssa CarfangJune 17, 2019Inspired Eye Photography, The Haight, Town & Country Gardens, Sophia Bella Bridal, Cuisine America, Drinks On Me, Spinnin Discs

Mid-Century Rustic Inspiration at Burlington, WI Farm

This rural farm in Burlington, Wisconsin, is completely rustic in its aesthetic, including a large barn for receptions; an original mid-1800’s farm house for the bride to get ready; a perfect long porch for wedding day brunches. BONUS - it’s only a short drive from Chicago!

Melissa and Charlie's North Ave Beach Engagement

Bright and colorful photos mixed with one fun-loving couple, this is one Chicago engagement session done right!

Colorful, Engagement, Modern, SummerAlyssa CarfangJune 10, 2019Kendra Denault Photography

Modern Blue & Puppy Love: Chicago Room 1520 Wedding Styled Shoot

This styled shoot is taking “something blue” to a modern level and adding in one adorable pup for some extra cuteness!

Blue, Modern, Elegant, RomanticAlyssa CarfangMay 28, 2019hazel + skye, Urban Allure Events, Room 1520, Blossom & Branch Designs, Jenny Yoo, Giselle Dozier Artistry, Kerry Pritchard, Carisma Films, Black Forest Baking Co, Ink Love and Paper, F&S LinensComment

Wedded in the Woods: Jocelyn & Kody

This garden wedding is timeless and colorful, yet elegantly modern. Click here to see all the romantic details!

Natural light, Bright, Real Wedding, Outdoors, Garden, Whimsical, Romantic, Modern, ClassicAlyssa CarfangMay 17, 2019Inspired Eye Photography, Hyatt Lodge, Stemming, Lezza Spumoni & Desserts, Salon G, Genevieve's Bridal Couture, The Wedding Rev, Fourth Estate Audio

City Hall Elopement Shoot

A cozy, intimate elopement warms even the coldest Chicago January day!

Elopement, Styled Shoot, City Hall, ModernAlyssa CarfangMay 8, 2019Meg Adamik Creative, Olive Fine Weddings & Events, The Dawson, Stone Fruit, InFlorEscence, goldplaited, Jenny Yoo, The Wedding GPS

Cameron and Danielle's Elegant Garden Wedding at The Joinery

No amount of rain could have ruined this stunning wedding! Cameron and Danielle’s day may have included a few challenges, but you’d never be able to tell from these gorgeous wedding photos!

Elegant, Fine Art, Green, Modern, Real WeddingAlyssa CarfangMay 6, 2019Girl With The Tattoos, Jamie Grumet, The Joinery, Elena's Garden & Events, Patty McGuire Hair & Makeup Artists, Jordan's Food of Distinction, Stan's Donuts Chicago, Alyssa Kristin, Honey Bridal, Show Me Your Mumu

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