Chicago Engagement Session

A Chicago engagement session at the Lincoln Park Boardwalk and North Avenue Beach. Such great location on a beautiful summer night.

Engagement, Beach, Chicago, Intimate, Nature, Outdoors, Photography, Romantic, SummerMichelle CoxNovember 17, 2022North Avenue Beach Maura Black Photography

Destination Chicago Wedding at Cafe Brauer

Originally having planned to be married inside historic Cafe Brauer, Brigette and Michael opted to move their ceremony to the Lincoln Park Honeycomb!

Proposal at Lincoln Park Boardwalk

A peaceful morning in Chicago at Lincoln Park Nature Boardwalk is the perfect place for a proposal. Shay and Andy made their way there before Andy got down on one knee.

Proposal, Nature, Natural light, Park, Lincoln Park, Intimate, EngagementMichelle CoxNovember 1, 2022Lincoln Park BoardwalkMadi Ellis Photography

Vintage Aston Martin at Morton Arboretum

“Our most memorable memory was our first look. During such a chaotic day, it felt as if time stood still and all the nerves were gone. It was a dream come true.”

Surprise Proposal in Lincoln Park

This couple shared a beautiful and intimate proposal at the Lincoln Park boardwalk last winter and it was captured beautifully by Nichole Babiez Photography.

Proposal, Lincoln Park, Outdoors, Nature, Natural light, WinterMichelle CoxOctober 4, 2022Lincoln Park Nature Boardwalknichole babiez photography

Independence Grove Wedding in Audubon Hall

Paige and Nick’s Independence Grove wedding was a beautiful and emotional day. The ceremony was held in Audubon Hall, located at the highest point in the preserve with the most beautiful panoramic views of the water.

Real Wedding, Summer, Romantic, Nature, Natural lightMichelle CoxSeptember 30, 2022Independence GroveKaren Shoufler, Indepence Grove, Dinkels Bakery, Dance Trax Mobile DJs, Appease Inc, BHLDN, Indochino, Men's Wearhouse

Big Foot Country Club Wedding

We are so excited to share Jenna and Michael’s Big Foot Country Club wedding. This wedding was stunning in so many ways.

Pilsen Secret Garden Wedding

Today’s beautiful wedding was located at a secret garden in Pilsen! Check out this gorgeous real wedding below and hear firsthand from the couple, sharing their favorite wedding moments.

Real Wedding, BBQ, Florals, Garden, Nature, Natural light, RomanticNicole FaulsSeptember 2, 2022Honky Tonk BBQ, Justine Bursoni, Doria Debartolo, Studio Poppy Floral, Revrb Sound, Virgin Hotels, Molly's Cupcakes, Limotainment LLC, Zeglio Custom Clothiers

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

Schaumburg Wedding Celebration

After two years of an engagement and three weddings planned (thank you Covid) this couple was excited to finally become husband and wife and start their life together.

Spring Lincoln Park Engagement Session

Springtime in Lincoln Park, Chicago is breathtaking! Enjoy this gorgeous engagement session in Lincoln Park.

Engagement, Chicago, Park, Nature, Natural lightMichelle CoxAugust 16, 2022Lincoln Park BoardwalkWinterlyn Photography, Lincoln Park Nature Boardwalk

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

Summer Wedding at Venue 5126

We originally found this wedding via Instagram and reached out asking if we could post. Jocelyn and Steve were kind enough to share their summer wedding at Venue 5126.

Real Wedding, Barn, Natural light, Nature, Outdoors, Romantic, Summer, summertimeMichelle CoxJuly 15, 2022Venue 5126Venue 5126, Joy Lyn Photography, Wallflower Designs, Bridal Brigade, Music by Design, The Crystal Bride, Suit Shop, Windy City Production, Windy City Wedding Dance

Big Fat Serbian Wedding

Ashlee and Nemanja's Serbian wedding took place at the bride's childhood home outside of Chicago, Illinois. A sprawling estate with acres of magical gardens, stables, and tree-lined cobblestone trails that provided the most ethereal backdrop.

Real Wedding, Outdoors, Summer, Nature, SerbianNicole FaulsJuly 1, 2022Dana Mooney Photography, Petit Four Films, Wild Asparagus, Volle's Bridal

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

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

County Line Orchard Wedding

By the time Mike and Rachel’s wedding day arrived, they had gone through plan A, plan B, plan C and quite honestly were probably at plan P! This couple was forced to delay their wedding for a full year due to COVID, there were flash flood warnings on their wedding day, and tornado sirens went off during their ceremony!

Outdoors, Orchard, Real Wedding, Summer, Natural light, NatureMichelle Cox-VergaraMarch 8, 2022victoria rayburn photography, st marys catholic church, county line orchard, Luniks Entertainment, dustin hibbler photo and video, jonnas catering, designer desserts, purple door bridal boutique, Davids Bridal, Louie's Tux Shop, Vista Print, albert's jewelers

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

We are proud to be Chicago’s first local inclusive wedding blog and vendor directory. We are committed to showcasing a variety of WEDDING STYLES, budgets, and locations. we want every couple to find inspiration on our website.

Love is love and we want to celebrate IT!