Hiring a photographer for your wedding is one of the biggest parts of a wedding budget. Even if you’re eloping or having the tiniest of weddings, an experienced, professional wedding photographer is going to be a significant part of what you spend on your wedding. Here’s some tips on how you can fit your favorite photographer into your budget.
Read MoreNEWLY 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.
Read MoreIf you’re getting married at City Hall, you’ll definitely want to check out Amanda and Ryan’s day to find out how to take your marriage court ceremony next level.
Read MoreCheck out our new Vendor Spotlight interview with Event Shoppe Chicago Owner and Lead Planner, Jennifer Price. Click the link to read more!
Read MoreSo many couples rearranged their wedding plans during the COVID pandemic and were married at Chicago’s City Hall. Take a peek at Brandi & David’s sweet day this past October.
Read MoreVeronica and Dom had originally planned to be wed in October in Belfast, Ireland…but COVID had other plans. So they did what so many other 2020 couples did: they kept their date and eloped at a spectacular venue, The Old Post Office.
Read MoreEverything about this Christmas fantasy tiny wedding dinner was beautifully perfect.
Read MoreTeam Urban Allure Events curated a holiday gift guide especially for you!
Read MoreCold weather in Chicago is fast-approaching, and if you’re planning to get married this winter — and we recommend keeping your party to 10 people are less for indoor ceremonies — your options are more limited in a pandemic. But here are a few creative options!
Read MoreDitching your plans to have a big, traditional wedding isn't for everyone. But if getting married sooner is the dream, here’s a bunch of reasons why tiny weddings are best.
Read MoreOften couples want great photography and wedding memories, but they just don't want to "deal with it." They don't want to come up with an officiant, a location, decor, etc, and so many times they end up at City Hall to be married.
Well guess what?! There IS A BETTER OPTION!
Just a few days before Chicago’s COVID-19 restrictions went into effect, Jillian and Matthew were married at city hall, and spent some time strolling Garfield Park Conservatory with their photographer.
Read MorePhoto booths are a nostalgic and fun way for your guests to participate in your celebration! Read more about how having a photo booth at your wedding can add so much more to the memories of your day.
Read MoreUPDATED: There are a lot of things to consider when planning your wedding during a pandemic. Get some tips and info from a wedding planner and photographer!
Read MoreWhen two curators for CHI thee WED collaborate on a styled shoot, the result is an incredibly styled groom shoot at Artifact Events.
Read MoreIf you missed The Big Fake Wedding, you don’t want to miss this post! We highlighted all the pretty that went down. Check out the beautiful decor, floral, dresses, desserts, and more here.
Read MoreThis right here is rustic wedding goals! Click to see this beautiful destination wedding, only two hours away from Chicago and the perfect setting for a woodsy wedding.
Read MoreGetting married in the summer months can sometimes be unpredictable. Not sure how to strategize in the hot weather? Here are some tips to chat about with your photographer if you know that your day will be warmer than expected!
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