Modern Chic Chicago History Museum Wedding

From the first look to the last dance, we can’t get enough of the chic details intertwined with the romance of this museum wedding!

Museum, Real Wedding, Chic, Elegant, GlamorousAlyssa CarfangJanuary 6, 2020chicago history museumGirl With The Tattoos, Chicago History Museum, Ohana Events, Fragrant Design, Sway Chicago, Limelight, Toni Patisserie & Cafe, Stellair Beauty, Geneva Seals

Spring Engagement on the Outskirts of Downtown Chicago

A shining sun mixed with a lovers glow, this spring engagement session is about to warm your heart!

Engagement, Spring, Romantic, Natural lightAlyssa CarfangJanuary 3, 2020chicagoK. Marie Studios

Rustic City Winery Wedding

Twinkling lights, an ivy covered wall, and geometric centerpieces all came together to bring this rustic venue to life!

Real Wedding, Rustic, Winery, SummerAlyssa CarfangDecember 30, 2019city wineryLisa Kay Creative Photography, City Winery, MK Event Photo, Kaysha Photography, Crystal Vasquez

Colorful Chicago Loft Wedding at Gallery 1028

It may be cold, but this colorful Chicago wedding at Gallery 1028 has us dreaming of spring!

Real Wedding, Spring, Elegant, Florals, Colorful, RomanticAlyssa CarfangDecember 27, 2019Gallery 1028I Luv Photo, Effortless Events, Gallery 1028, Studio AG, Bluewater Kings Band, Kate Johnson Artistry, Calihan Catering

2019 Best Dressed Wedding Parties

To wrap up our fashion favorites of the year, we’re sharing the top wedding party looks that caught our eye! Click to see some of the most stylish groups of 2019!

Bridal Fashion, Wedding Inspiration, Bridesmaid DressesAlyssa CarfangDecember 19, 2019chicagoRaegan Lintner Photography, Katie Brsan Photography, Elite Photo, Hello Love Photography, Julia Franzosa Photography, Candice C Cusic Photography, Geneva Boyett Photography, Mark Romine Photography, Emilia Jane Photography

Surprise LondonHouse Proposal

A day filled with surprises surrounding one darling proposal!

Engagement, Natural light, Romantic, SummerAlyssa CarfangDecember 16, 2019londonhouse chicagoEmma Belen Photography

Timeless Chicago Spring Wedding

Snow added to the magic of this spring wedding day and these photos are proof of it’s beauty!

Real Wedding, Traditional, Romantic, Elegant, SpringAlyssa CarfangDecember 13, 2019chicagoHannah Rose Gray Photography, Heritage House Florist, Bella Bianca Bridal Couture, Fig Media

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

Travel Styled Elopement Shoot at Villa D'Citta

Historic and romantic, this travel styled elopement shoot is a delight!

Historic, Romantic, Styled ShootAlyssa CarfangDecember 6, 2019dawn e roscoe photography, villa d'citta, dotted events, tubby's taste, Ellie Day Collection, Nika Vaughan Artists, Windy City Linens, dish and decor vintage rentals, emery ann design, generation tux, amanda gecewicz

2019 Best Dressed Brides

We’re rounding up our favorite dress designs and bridal looks of the year! Click to see our favorites!

Wedding Dress, Best Dressed, Bridal FashionAlyssa CarfangDecember 5, 2019Emilia Jane Photography, Pnina Tornai, The Adamkovi, Studio This Is, Anne Barge, Julia Franzosa Photography, Meg Adamik Creative, Jenny Yoo, Windy City Productions, Inspired Eye Photography, Candice C Cusic Photography, Vera Wang, Mindy Leigh Photography, Jason Kaczorowski Photography, the still life

How To Taste Wedding Cake

Learn what Erin of ECBG Cake Studio suggests as you prepare to start thinking about your wedding cake!

Cake/Dessert, Tips & Tricks, Vendor SpotlightAlyssa CarfangDecember 4, 2019ECBG Cake StudioECBG Cake Studio

Dreamy Wine & Quartz Heritage Prairie Farm Wedding

Wine colored and quartz hues came together with twinkle lights and rustic decor for Jennifer and Bryan’s Heritage Prairie Farm wedding bringing such romance!

Real Wedding, Spring, Rustic, Barn, Natural lightAlyssa CarfangDecember 2, 2019elite photo, Heritage Prairie Farm, bijou bridal & special occasion, Davids Bridal, Nina Shoes, Men's Wearhouse, Shutterfly, Toast & Jam, Stan's Donuts Chicago

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

Wildflower Nature Park Engagement

Surrounded by nature’s greenery, Taylor and Scott’s engagement session is effortlessly beautiful!

Engagement, Garden, Outdoors, RomanticAlyssa CarfangNovember 25, 2019Jasmine Norris Photography

Stunning Downtown Chicago Engagement Session

As the sun sets and the city lights come out to play that’s where we find ourselves staring in awe of Colleen and Scott’s stunning engagement session.

Chic, Downtown, Elegant, EngagementAlyssa CarfangNovember 22, 2019Victoria McDonald Photography

Intimate Winter Wedding at Murray Mansion in Racine, WI

The Covenant Murray Mansion just over the WI border in Racine made the perfect wintry backdrop to this chilly wedding day. Being able to capture all the photos indoors was a wonderful bonus to this venue! The intimate ceremony fit perfectly into the mansion’s great room, and the entire main level was flipped into a sweet candlelit dinner reception.

Real WeddingLisa KathanNovember 18, 2019Covenant Murray MansionLisa Kathan Photography

Modern Elegance Editorial at The Chicago History Museum

Equal parts modern and vintage, this editorial is about to whisk you away into a romantic wonderland.

Elegant, Romantic, Styled Shoot, Vintage, MuseumAlyssa CarfangNovember 11, 2019mandelette photography, Chicago History Museum, Rustique Swan, Florist & Hound Design, Ink Love and Paper, Sugar On Top Bake Shop, Fearless & Bella, Mr. Tux's Formal Wear, Volle's Bridal

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