Alla Vita
VENDORS VENUE: Alla VitaHAIR: Hair by Erin AhernMAKEUP: Rare Bird BeautiesFLORAL & DÉCOR: Kehoe DesignsRENTALS: Nuage DesignsDJ: DJ AkibLIVE MUSIC: Gold Coast All Stars Abby and Josh’s Alla Vita Chicago wedding felt electric from the moment guests arrived. Set inside one of Chicago’s most celebrated restaurants in the heart of the West Loop, the entire […]
PINK SHELL RESORT, FORT MYERS BEACH
VENDORS VENUE: Pink Shell ResortFLORALS: River District FloralDJ: Black Tie EntertainmentBEAUTY: Salon TeezWEDDING DRESS: Rue de Seine Set along the sugar-white sands of Fort Myers Beach, the Pink Shell Resort is a playful yet elegant spot for a coastal wedding. This celebration leaned into the fun of a beachfront ceremony, complete with pastel beach balls tossed into the air […]
The Drake Hotel
VENDORS PLANNING: Shannon GailVENUE: The Drake Hotel ChicagoHAIR: Erin Graham HairMAKEUP: Shannon O’Brien WeddingsVIDEO: Good Feeling FilmsCAKE: ECBG Cake StudioSTATIONERY: Steracle PressBAND: TVK Music As Chicago wedding photographers, we love when a celebration feels both timeless and personal, and this Drake Hotel wedding was just that, filled with laughter, golden light, and the kind of […]
ST JAMES 1868, MILWAUKEE
VENDORS WEDDING PLANNER: Events to a TWEDDING VENUE: St James 1868FLORALS: Atmospheric FloralMUSIC: Gold Coast EventsBEAUTY: The Bridal Beauty Team There’s no better way to ring in the new year than with a candlelit ceremony and a black-and-white dance floor packed with party hats and champagne toasts. This St. James’ 1868 wedding in Milwaukee combined the venue’s soaring Gothic […]
ADLER PLANETARIUM
VENDORS VENUE: Adler PlanetariumPLANNER: Christine JandaBRIDE’S DRESS: Vera WangFLORALS: CJ& DESIGNMAKEUP: Joanna B ArtistryHAIR: Erin Graham HairSTATIONERY: LBrowne Design Right on the lakefront with panoramic views of the Chicago skyline, Adler Planetarium is a wedding venue like no other. Its modern glass walls flood the space with natural light, while offering a front-row seat to the city’s most iconic backdrop. This […]
FLORENCE, ITALY ENGAGEMENT SESSION
FLORENCE, ITALY ENGAGEMENT SESSION We first met this sweet Canadian couple on a boat tour in Cinque Terre, where we instantly connected over our love for travel, storytelling, and, of course, Italy. They were in the midst of searching for the perfect wedding venue in Tuscany and knew they wanted to capture this exciting chapter […]
WALDORF ASTORIA HOTEL
VENDORS VENUE: The Waldorf AstoriaDRESS: Monique LhuillierHAIR: Lauren LoganMAKEUP: Nicole JacobFLORIST: Exquisite Designs Tucked into the Gold Coast, the Waldorf Astoria Chicago is the kind of venue that blends European grandeur with modern elegance. Think Art Deco lighting, Parisian-inspired balconies, and a warm, golden glow that turns every moment into a movie still. This wedding featured a candlelit reception […]
OLD POST OFFICE
VENDORS PLANNING: Christine JandaFLORAL: Christine JandaVENUE: Etta BucktownVENUE: The Old Post OfficeDRESS: Jamie Sortino JUMPSUIT: Steven BirnbaumHOTEL: The ViceroyHAIR: Rhona Kane HairMAKEUP: Morgan Marie Beauty Natalie & Troy’s wedding was one of the most fun celebrations I have ever been a part of. Non traditional from start to finish, fashion forward, bold, unique and truly memorable! The two day affair started with an […]
REVEL MOTOR ROW
VENDORS VENUE: Revel Motor RowPLANNER: Olive Fine WeddingsFLORALS: Revel DecorBEAUTY: Alyssa Lynn Makeup This Chicago wedding was the definition of modern elegance with a moody, romantic twist. Set against exposed brick walls and candlelit shelves, the reception space came alive under a canopy of crystal chandeliers and lush greenery suspended above a black and white checkered dance floor. […]
THEATRE ON THE LAKE
VENDORS PLANNER: LOLAVENUE: Theatre On The LakeFLORAL DESIGN: HMR DesignsMUSIC: Beatmix ChicagoBEAUTY: Rare Bird BeautiesDRESS: House of SavinCAKE: Cake ChicagoPRINT GOODS: Steracle Press Tucked along the lakefront with skyline views and an open-air charm, this Theatre on the Lake wedding felt like a breath of fresh spring air. The reception was a glowing garden escape, with twinkle lights above and towering […]