How to Have an Unplugged Wedding Ceremony

When couples are planning their photography with me, I strongly encourage them to consider having an unplugged ceremony. This simply means that guests are encouraged to refrain from using their phones and cameras during the ceremony.

Read about WHY and HOW you can ask your guests to participate in an unplugged ceremony for your wedding.

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Classic Elegance at the Halim Time and Glass Museum

Sarah and David's love story started in the church choir. She sat in the front, he sat in the back. They went on several dates before they even realized they were dates and now the rest is history.  It only felt right that the wedding would be in the same church they met. 

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Memorial Day Weekend Military Wedding at The Rookery

Skylar & Jacob’s Memorial Day weekend military wedding at The Rookery was worthy of saluting. The couple hosted their Welcome Party at The Florentine, inside the JW Marriott, on Saturday evening then partied the night away Sunday, May 28th at The Rookery.

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Styled Shoot Inspired by Whatever is Uniquely YOU!

Bridget, the Owner of Bridget Mary Weddings & Events, collaborated with Grace + Ivory to create this design aesthetic. The color palette is bold and organic, which allowed for more creativity and playfulness from the talented vendor team.

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Retro Summer Elopement

Love has a magical way of blossoming, and for Maritza and Desiree, their retro summer elopement at Ethereal in Woodstock, Illinois was the perfect setting to celebrate their unique love story.

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A Stunning Wedding at the Intercontinental Hotel Chicago

Meghan and Keenan put together an endlessly sophisticated celebration, that felt as loving as it did chic. This couple was inseparable on the day. From the moment they locked eyes down the aisle, they never left each other’s side.

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Fall Inspired Halloween Chicago

Brad and Cara got married in Chicago, IL (near Beverly) in a full Catholic ceremony on a beautiful fall day on Halloween eve. Cara loves everything spooky and wanted her wedding to be a memory of her spooky side and love for all things Halloween and morbid.

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Perfect Fall Chicago Wedding at Walden

Today’s gorgeous wedding is one that is totally all of the fall Chicago Wedding vibes that we love! From a gorgeous color palette (check out the amazing mix and match wedding party!) to some perfectly stunning blooms, we are HERE for this kind of inspiration!

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Detailed, Personalized, Stunning Chicago Wedding

Once this couple got engaged they knew Chicago was the right place to hold their wedding, but they wanted to incorporate both their lives from Chicago and London into their special day.

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European-Style Forgotten Garden Elopement Styled Shoot at The Loft of Elements Preserved

The “Forgotten Garden” team of vendors came together to create one of the most beautiful events they’ve ever hosted, capturing the timeless essence of vintage style, European classics, and simple elegance, and our reminder is this: if you have a vision for your special day, take it to trusted vendors who are able to successfully create and complete your wishes.

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Chicago Wedding at Loft Lucia

This couple chose the gorgeous Loft Lucia for their Chicago wedding. From stunning views to a great guest experience, this venue did not disappoint. A huge thank you to CHI thee WED community member Alma Photography for submitting this lovely wedding for feature!

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