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

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!

Gorgeous Rainy Day Engagement Session in the City

While most would consider rescheduling their engagement session, Julia and Chansler embraced the stormy skies that hung over the city…and the outcome was worth it!

Art Institute, Beach, Bright, Downtown, Engagement, Fall, RainAlyssa CarfangDecember 28, 2020Maura Black Photography, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago Institute of Art, North Avenue Beach

Intimate Summer Wedding and Brunch at Big Delicious Planet's Urban Farm

Creative, intimate, and absolutely perfect, we’re loving the vibe of Mandy & Matt’s wedding day!

Bright, Catering, Colorful, Intimate, Real Wedding, SummerAlyssa CarfangAugust 3, 2020Big Delicious PlanetAnna Zajac Weddings, Big Delicious Planet, Nimble Well, Tablescapes Chicago, BBJ Linen

Romantic North Avenue Beach Engagement Shoot

Early bird gets… these amazing photos captured during Hayley and Mike’s romantic North Avenue Beach engagement shoot!

Bright, Engagement, BeachAlyssa CarfangJuly 24, 2020North Avenue BeachAlana Lindenfeld Photography

Sunrise Shoot at Montrose Harbor

With sun and smiles shining bright, you’re surely going to fall in love with this mini sunrise session!

Bright, Colorful, Elegant, PhotographyAlyssa CarfangJuly 20, 2020Montrose Harboralana Lindenfeld Photography

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!

Vintage Wedding at Salvage One

Colorful details and vintage decor filled Salvage One for Cait and Jesse’s romantic wedding day!

Colorful Indian American Chicago Wedding

Fusing their two cultures in a weekend filled with bright color and a whole lot of love, Colin and Andrew said “I do!”

Bright, Colorful, Cultural, Real WeddingAlyssa CarfangMay 11, 2020ricardo quintana photography, the dress rehearsal store

Luau Elopement at Maria's Packaged Goods

Cheerful and bright, this Chicago elopement is a romantic one!

Bright, Colorful, Elopement, Romantic, OutdoorsAlyssa CarfangNovember 4, 2019Nastasia Mora Photography, Elope Up, Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar, Azucar Rococo

Tropical Wedding Inspiration

We’re turning up the brightness with today’s blog post! Grab your sunglasses and take a scroll through paradise with this tropical wedding inspiration!

Romantic, Styled Shoot, Whimsical, Tropical, Bright, BoldAlyssa CarfangOctober 14, 2019Grace Rios Photography, Chic Events & Weddings, Company 251, The Flower Girl, Salon Mojo, Special Occasions, A Copper Lining, Jasmine Pomierski, The Letter J Creates, Boho Blush Events, Martin Hernandez Rosas

Vibrant and Historic Chicago Wedding with a Second Line Band

Trendy, vibrant, and historic, all in one! This wedding is sure to brighten your day!

Bright, Colorful, Historic, Real WeddingAlyssa CarfangOctober 11, 2019Emilia Jane Photography, Saint Vincent de Paul, The Chicago Club, Kehoe Designs, Sonia Roselli Weddings, BHLDN, Magnificent Milestones, Stu Hirsh OrchestraComment

Classic & Colorful Wedding in Chicago's Iconic Lincoln Park

Incorporating all the classic Chicago wedding stops, Erika and Phillip put a colorful spin on their Lincoln Park wedding! Click here to see more of their day!

Bold, Bright, Chic, Colorful, Lincoln Park, Orange, Pink, Red, Real WeddingAlyssa CarfangAugust 23, 2019Studio This Is, GiaBella Weddings, Cafe Brauer, Exquisite Designs, Limelight, Front of HouseComment

Elegant Moonlight Studios Wedding

This wedding day bursts with fun colors and so much joy! Click here to see all the modern details!

Glamorous, Luxury, Modern, Ballroom, BrightAlyssa CarfangJuly 8, 2019Candice C Cusic Photography, Moonlight Studios, St. Clement, Larkspur Chicago, Diana Arand, Blue Plate, Reiman Condron Beauty, Vera Wang, The Suit Supply, The Tie Bar, Sweet Mandy B's

Modern Industrial Chicago Wedding

Modern wedding decor combined with an industrial flair made for the perfect combination for Alexa and Trevor’s wedding. See all their beautiful details, here!

Fun, Funky & Flirty at Chicago's NEWEST (and Nation's Largest) Rooftop OffShore Chicago!

Photographer Lori Sapio teamed up with planner A Great Adventure Events to put on this styled shoot which included 3 couples and hosted 4 other photographers to join in on the fun!

Summer Mansion Wedding

Modern wedding decor mixed with dusty purple and greenery hues was the perfect combination for Lucas and Gabriella’s summer wedding. Click here to see all the magic!

Bright, Elegant, Purple, Romantic, SummerAlyssa CarfangJune 7, 2019Mindy Leigh Photography, Meson Sabika, Diana Zepedo, Sophia Bella Bridal, Carrafina, Mens Wearhouse, Acosta Cinema

Downtown Chicago Wedding at The Rookery

Chicago transplants Shawn and Mike chose to hold their wedding at a historic venue, The Rookery and their day was absolutely beautiful in every way. Click to check out some of our favorite photos!

Urban, Romantic, BrightAlyssa CarfangMay 24, 2019mikkel paige photography, the rookery, the simply elegant group, art of imagination, Bittersweet Pastry, justin alexander, I do I do, The Tie Bar, Alfred Angelo, Shane Co, W Hotel City Center, DJ Chicago

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