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Small Orchard Wedding Inspiration

If you’re wondering if you can still have a dreamy, detail-filled celebration with a smaller guest size — take note of this styled shoot!

Romantic Industrial Summer Wedding Filled with Peonies

Is there anything better than a pretty pink peony wedding during a warm summer day? We think not!

Industrial, Modern, Real Wedding, Romantic, Summer, FloralsAlyssa CarfangFebruary 15, 2021Blumen GardensExpedition Joy, Blumen Gardens, Bloom & Branch, LT Bridal and Beauty, The Noble Cakery, Nat's on Maple, The Crystal Bride, essence of australia

Intimate Summer Wedding with Pretty Colors

If you love vivid colors, pretty florals, and beautiful portraits then you’re going to love Mary and Rafael’s big day!

Bright, Chicago, Elegant, Intimate, Real Wedding, Romantic, SummerAlyssa CarfangFebruary 12, 2021Husar Photography, the simply elegant group, BeatMix, Fretless Music, Steve's Flower Market, Rare Bird Beauties, Sweet Mandy B's, Old North Film Company

Celebrating Love With Gene and Georgetti Steakhouse

This gorgeous set up would be perfect for celebrating any and ALL of the loved ones in your life!

Colorful, Modern, Romantic, Styled ShootAlyssa CarfangFebruary 11, 2021Gene & georgettiSoda Fountain Photography, Fleur de Lis Florist, Windy City Linen, Hall's Rental, Amore Creative, My Celebrate Shop, ECBG Cake Studio, Michelle Durpetti Events, Gene & Georgetti Chicago

Snowy Engagement Session at Waterfall Glen

When you have a talented photographer and a couple who’s game to shoot in the snow, you get photos that are the perfect blend of magic and romance!

Boho, Winter, Romantic, Outdoors, EngagementAlyssa CarfangFebruary 9, 2021Waterfall GlenMillennium Moments

Romantic Intimate Wedding at a Coffee Shop

Two incredibly heartwarming first looks, an emotional ceremony, and a grand exit in a white Jeep — this wedding is filled with sweet moments and lot of love!

Classic, Intimate, micro wedding, Modern, Real Wedding, Romantic, Summer, UniqueAlyssa CarfangFebruary 8, 2021Kava DiemExpedition Joy, Kava Diem, Phillip Christopher, Lola Salon, Beardsgaard Barbers, HUGO BOSS, Rob & Lean

Intimate Autumn Wedding in Western Springs, Illinois

Stephen and Claire’s intimate autumn wedding in Western Springs, Illinois is one filled with incredible moments and sweet details!

Budget, Covid, COVID-19, Elegant, Fall, Intimate, Real Wedding, Romantic, TraditionalAlyssa CarfangFebruary 5, 2021Joshua Harrison Photography, StacyRae Photography, Philip's Flowers & Gifts, Toni Patisserie & Cafe, Entertaining Company

2020 Wedding Done Right

Filled with style while still remaining sanitary and safe, this duo’s day is the perfect example of a 2020 wedding done right.

Intimate Winter Elopement with Portraits at the Chicago Cultural Center

Cue the cuteness!! Celeste and Marcos, a beautiful couple who met in Brazil, decided to tie the knot with an intimate winter elopement in the city.

Chicago Cultural Center, City Hall, Elopement, Downtown, Real Wedding, RomanticAlyssa CarfangFebruary 1, 2021Chicago Cultural CenterCreative M Weddings, chicago cultural center

Barn Wedding Inspiration at Northfork Farm

Interested in seeing how beautiful a barn wedding aesthetic can be? This feature is ready to inspire! Enjoy the beautiful portraits taken at Northfork Farm.

Barn, Romantic, Wedding Inspiration, Styled ShootAlyssa CarfangJanuary 29, 2021Northfork FarmMillennium Moments, Northfork Farm, Blush Blooms & Co.

Snowy Chicago Loop Engagement Session

Prepare to enter a real-life snow globe, because this snowy Chicago loop engagement session is a literal dream!

Classic, Downtown, Engagement, Loop, Outdoors, Riverwalk, WinterAlyssa CarfangJanuary 29, 2021Pens and Lens

Romantic Chicago Riverwalk Engagement Session

One look at Thomas and Rylee’s romantic Chicago riverwalk engagement session and you’ll instantly see their fun-loving connection!

Engagement, Riverwalk, RomanticAlyssa CarfangJanuary 28, 2021Joshua Harrison Photography, Lashes by Viki

Chicago Cubs Themed Minimony Elopement at Hotel Zachary

Consider today’s wedding day a home run because these two brides really knocked it out of the park!

Blue, Elopement, Real Wedding, Red, HotelAlyssa CarfangJanuary 28, 2021Hotel Zacharyee photography, Hotel Zachary, Watters, Amy Beck Cake Design, Hair Squared, Four Star Event Catering, Jewelry by Garo, Converse, Vans

City Hall Elopement with Beautiful City Portraits

On a beautiful fall day, Rempel Photography headed to City Hall to capture the elopement of this beautiful couple followed by the prettiest city portraits.

City Hall, Classic, Covid, COVID-19, Elopement, Real WeddingAlyssa CarfangJanuary 27, 2021City HallRempel Photography, City Hall

Warm & Elegant Winter Wedding at City View Loft

Weddings during the colder months bring about a magic unlike any other! If you need proof, then we invite you to take a look Stephanie and Ervin’s warm and elegant winter wedding at City View Loft.

Elegant, Industrial, Loft, Real Wedding, Romantic, WinterAlyssa CarfangJanuary 27, 2021City View LoftTinky Weddings, City View Loft, the simply elegant group, Flowers for Dreams, LM Catering, Okyne Media Lab, We Only Do Pretty

Micro Wedding on The River at Camp Aramoni

If you’re looking for inspiration for a wedding by the water, you’re really going to love this micro wedding styled shoot!

Brandi & David's City Hall Elopement

So 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.

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