Urban Chic Elopement at Exclusive Rooftop Bar, Navy Pier Chicago

Intimate and sweet, you’re sure to fall in love with Jessica and Aaron’s elopement!

Elopement, Elegant, Chic, Luxury, Modern, Rooftop, SummerAlyssa CarfangDecember 2, 2020Offshore chicagoJoshua Harrison Photography, RMP Chicago Events, Offshore Chicago, Kimpton Hotel Allegro Chicago, Luci Floral Design, Crystal Garden, Hello Molly, Bella Bella Shoes

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

Leap Day Wedding from Wicker Park Inn

Sweet getting ready moments and a darling first look are gracing the blog with Kate and Jon’s wedding from Wicker Park Inn!

Hotel, Love Story, Modern, Photography, Real Wedding, Romantic, WinterAlyssa CarfangSeptember 18, 2020Wicker Park InnPure Wedding Day, Wicker Park Inn

Edgy Boho Styled Shoot at Company 251

Modern, luxurious, edgy, yet tropical, today’s styled shoot is blending a variety of styles and topping it off with a boho flair!

Boho, Edgy, Glamorous, Loft, Luxury, Modern, Styled Shoot, TropicalAlyssa CarfangSeptember 11, 2020Company 251Julia Maruyama Photography, Company 251, Two Sister Events, Refined Beauty Boutique, The Letter J Creates, Rustique Swan, the sugar path, Flora Lane, The Groomsman Suit

La Grange Backyard Dreamy Wedding

Carolyn and Rob’s wedding day proves that all you need is love to make a wedding beautiful!

Backyard, Intimate, Modern, Real Wedding, Romantic, tiny weddingAlyssa CarfangSeptember 4, 2020mandelette photography, Etsy, Elevate Salon

Modern Country Styled Wedding at Heritage Prairie Farm

Burgundy, creams, and rose gold touches came together at the rustic venue Heritage Prairie Farm for this modern country styled wedding!

Elegant, Farm, Modern, Romantic, Styled ShootAlyssa CarfangAugust 24, 2020Heritage Prairie FarmSheena Anne Photography, Heritage Prairie Farm, Wild Rose Flowers & Decor, Jessica's Dessert Studio, Emily Williams Design, Boho Blush Events, BMB Brides, Genevieve's Bridal Couture, The Groomsman Suit, Bridesmaid Social

Summer Microwedding at a Styled Wedding Shoot Conference

See how this colorful and creative styled shoot conference doubled as a REAL microwedding for Estefania and Andre!

Modern, Yet Classic Fall Wedding at Company 251

A timeless color palette of greenery and gold, lit up the space at Company 251 for Ashley and Tim’s modern, yet classic fall wedding!

Classic, Elegant, Loft, Modern, Real WeddingAlyssa CarfangAugust 10, 2020Company 251Hannah Crabb Photography, Company 251, Redberry Floral Design, Moveable Feast, Fotio, Nevaeh Films

Intimate Rooftop Brunch Wedding at Little Goat Diner

We’re loving everything about Shital and Brandon’s intimate rooftop brunch wedding at Little Goat Diner! Click to see why!

Elegant, Intimate, micro wedding, Modern, Real Wedding, RomanticAlyssa CarfangAugust 7, 2020Little Goat DinerBecky Brown Photography, Little Goat Diner, Christine Janda

Gold and White Jewish Wedding in Downtown Chicago

Gold and white accented by the prettiest shades of pink and blue lit up The Blackstone Hotel ballroom for Haley and Ryan’s special day.

Classic, Elegant, Ballroom, Modern, Real WeddingAlyssa CarfangJuly 23, 2020The Blackstone HotelElizabeth Nord Photography, Anthony Gowder Designs, The Creative Planners, The Blackstone Hotel, Pin Me Up Chicago, Bella Bianca Bridal Couture, Bittersweet Pastry, arlen music producations, Letterpress by Lydia

Alternative Chicago Wedding With a Water Taxi

With an outdoor ceremony and a water taxi ride to River Roast, the skyline of the city is looked better than ever for Brigette and John’s alternative Chicago wedding!

Real Wedding, Outdoors, Park, Urban, Summer, Modern, CasualAlyssa CarfangJuly 17, 2020River RoastHeather DeCamp Photography, River Roast, Fotio, Garvin Gardens, Kelly Graves Design, Elite Bridal Shop, Jimmy Choo

Sweet Sunday Nuptials at Company 251

Brianna and Nate opted for a sweet Sunday soiree at Company 251 that contains such beauty!

Elegant, Luxury, Loft, Modern, Real Wedding, Romantic, SpringAlyssa CarfangJuly 10, 2020Company 251justine montigny, Company 251, floral wonders, Pin Me Up Chicago, Atmosphere Events Group, Moveable Feast, Coldstone Creamery

Intimate Backyard Styled Elopement with ElopeUp

This intimate backyard styled elopement by ElopeUp showcases just how beautiful a small wedding can be!

Backyard, Elopement, Modern, Romantic, Styled Shoot, Tiny WeddingsAlyssa CarfangJuly 6, 2020Nastasia Mora Photography, Elope Up, Azucar Rococo, Clark Street Collective, Suky V Makeup

Clean & Modern Fall Wedding at Company 251

What’s black and gold and gorgeous all over?! This clean and modern fall wedding at Company 251!

Chic, Elegant, Modern, Real WeddingAlyssa CarfangJune 29, 2020Company 251christian Wilson Photography, Company 251, Floral Wonders, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Moveable Feast, Tamara Holden Hair

Super Fun, Nontraditional Wedding at Alter Brewing

Funky, edgy, and undoubtably cool, Michelle and Tim’s nontraditional wedding at Alter Brewing is bringing the BEST energy and upbeat vibes!

Casual, Edgy, Modern, Real Wedding, nontraditionalAlyssa CarfangJune 26, 2020alter brewingmackenzie maeder photo + video, alter brewing, billy bricks wood fired pizza, o'mazing cakes

Bright & Bold Modern Wedding at The Lakewood

The incredible sense of design and a desire to push the limits of traditional wedding decor made this entire September wedding day at The Lakewood sing!

Baseball Theme Wedding at Company 251

Elegant with a playful touch, Sam and Lindsay’s baseball theme wedding is a home run! Click to see the details!

Cubs, Elegant, Gold, Modern, Real Wedding, Traditional, Wedding InspirationAlyssa CarfangJune 17, 2020Company 251ben ramos photography, Company 251, floral expressions & Gifts, Enzo Salon & Spa, Moveable Feast, High Energy Party Productions

Elegant Yet Unique 19 East New Years Eve Wedding

Paige and Frankie rang in the new year with a heartfelt ceremony, a fun celebration of their love, and all with their friends and family surrounding them!

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