See the cutest pics of the patch from Dawn and Aaron’s fall orchard engagement session!

Engagement, Fall, FarmAlyssa CarfangNovember 24, 2020jonamac orchardHello Hana

Stunning Private Residence Chicago Wedding

Maggie and Michael’s wedding day is the perfect combination of laid-back, yet so elegant. Click to see the beauty of it all!

Elegant, Rustic, SummerAlyssa CarfangNovember 23, 2020Hearty Boys, The Local Group, Moss Modern Flowers, Oh So Lovely Photography, Top Choice Rentals, Gia Does Hair, Joanna B Artistry, Sweet Mandy B's

Boho Elopement Styled Shoot with Blossom the Bus

This boho elopement styled shoot is here to inspire couples and showcase how pretty small wedding can be!

Boho, Elopement, Intimate, Styled Shoot, Wedding InspirationAlyssa CarfangNovember 20, 2020Lake in the HillsB&B Photography, Blossom the Bus, Sew Trendy, Zahadita, Hairdressing & Makeup Couture by Tanya

Laidback Backyard Wedding

Sweet and simple, yet filled with so much beauty and love, we can’t stop smiling at these photos of Allison and Dariusz’s laidback backyard wedding.

Backyard, Natural light, Real Wedding, SummerAlyssa CarfangNovember 19, 2020Winterlyn Photography, Bella Flora Westmont, Zazzle, Martellen's Bridal Boutique, The Groomsman Suit, Lezza Spumoni & Desserts

Intimate Sunset Engagement Session at Big Rock Forest Preserve

This engagement session is splashing us with creativity!

Engagement, Romantic, SummerAlyssa CarfangNovember 16, 2020Big Rock Forest Preservecolette marie photography

Elegant and Traditional Wedding at Sofitel Chicago

Karen and Chase’s elegant and traditional wedding at Sofitel Chicago planned by The Simply Elegant Group is one that is FILLED with so much joy!

Classic, Elegant, Real Wedding, RomanticAlyssa CarfangNovember 13, 2020Sofitel ChicagoMichael Schumann Photography, Sofitel Chicago, the simply elegant group

12 Indoor Locations for Your Tiny Wedding!

Cold 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!

Boho Glam Music-Inspired Chicago Wedding with a Hint of Italia

Full of style with a fall flair, Cristina and Andrew’s boho glam music-inspired Chicago wedding is a serious stunner!

Dreamy Winter Wedding at University Club Chicago

Once you catch a glimpse of Kelsey and Grant’s dreamy winter wedding at University Club Chicago, there’s no way you’ll be able to look away!

Ballroom, Classic, Elegant, Gold, Green, Real Wedding, WinterAlyssa CarfangNovember 6, 2020University Club ChicagoBy Mari Photography, The University Club, the simply elegant group, Steve's Flower Market, Hannah Elisabeth Beauty, Green Fourteen

Small At-Home Wedding with a Cultural Flair

A day that’s the perfect reminder of how love is all you need!

Casual, Intimate, micro wedding, Real Wedding, Tiny WeddingsAlyssa CarfangNovember 2, 2020Nastasia Mora Photography, Ashland Addison Florist Co, Molly's Cupcakes

Celebrating the Mexican Culture: A Dia de los Muertos Styled Shoot

Perfectly curated to celebrate the Mexican community, XOXO Invites teamed up with other talented vendors for a Dia de los Muertos styled shoot that’s filled with color and culture!

Modern Romantic North Avenue Beach Engagement Session

Brittany and Scott’s engagement session with Pens and Lens is filled with cute moments! Click to see them all!

Beach, Engagement, Modern, RomanticAlyssa CarfangOctober 30, 2020North Avenue BeachPens and Lens, North Avenue Beach

Classic Glen View Club Wedding

Timeless, elegant, and so romantic we can’t get enough of this classic wedding!

Country Club, Classic, Elegant, Real Wedding, RomanticAlyssa CarfangOctober 26, 2020Glen View ClubTim Tab Studios, Glen View Club, the simply elegant group

Elegant River North Engagement Shoot

Rachel and Zach’s elegant River North engagement session is perfection!

Engagement, Elegant, Romantic, River NorthAlyssa CarfangOctober 23, 2020Ed & Aileen Photography

Greek Wedding with Garden Reception

See how Lexi and Dimitri made their wedding day happen despite the challenges.

Backyard, Elegant, Garden, Real Wedding, Romantic, SummerAlyssa CarfangOctober 22, 2020Furla Photography & Video, Manikas Designs, Philip's Flowers & Gifts, Concorde Banquets, John Grammatis, FurlaVision

Intimate Round Lake, Illinois Elopement

After their Washington wedding plans got thrown for a loop, Isabel and Peter opted for an intimate elopement. Click to see how it all came together!

Backyard, Elopement, Intimate, Real WeddingAlyssa CarfangOctober 19, 2020Winterlyn Photography, Henry Hampton Floral, Tea Pot Brew Bakery, BHLDN, Indochino

Summer Chicago History Museum Wedding

Simple and elegant, we can’t stop falling in love with Claire and Shane’s summer Chicago History Museum wedding!

Elegant, Real Wedding, Romantic, Summer, MuseumAlyssa CarfangOctober 16, 2020chicago history museumLayla Eloa, the simply elegant group, Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago History Museum, Thistle & Plume, Nika Vaughan Artists

Lush Lily Pool Microwedding

If you love nature’s beauty and the abundance of love that fills a wedding day, then get ready to be obsessed with Maria and Daniel’s lush Lily Pool microwedding!

Elopement, Lincoln Park, micro wedding, Real WeddingAlyssa CarfangOctober 12, 2020Lily PoolBecky Brown Photography, lily pool, Kate Johnson Artistry, Christine Janda

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