This talented team of vendors in the Northwest Suburbs area brought a luxury level concept to life for smaller venues. They wanted to give clients an elevated experience, showing them the potential these spaces hold. They paid homage to the roots in the prairies and utilized a lot of naturally sourced foliage to showcase our home. The shoot took place in Historic Woodstock, at the Courthouse Square.

Every season transforms this city into a different backdrop. Summertime from the color pallet to the seasonal florals to the quality of the natural light available, choosing your wedding season is a big deal!
If you're trying to decide exactly when to say "I do," here's what each Chicago season really brings to the table when it comes to your wedding photography.

The CHI thee WED Community to proud to bring you part 1 of “Italian Summers”. A curated luxury styleshoot at Sky on Nine Ballroom, featuring an open-concept design and a fresh summer aesthetic which creates the perfect backdrop for this shoot. Thank you to Bukky with Exquisite Events and Floral Designs for bringing the creative inspiration to life!

For 2027, we’re seeing brides embrace more personality, texture, and thoughtful design. Think silhouettes inspired by historical corsetry to romantic lace reimagined for the modern bride. At the same time, the idea of a “wedding dress” is expanding. Brides are dressing for courthouse ceremonies, welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, receptions, and after-parties, creating an entire bridal wardrobe rather than choosing just one look (which we LOVE!).

If you’re hiring a coordinator to execute your logistics on the big day, here is a clear look at what often falls outside our scope so you can plan accordingly.
(Quick disclaimer: Every coordinator offers slightly different service tiers, so always ask if you’re in doubt!)

Color is making a comeback—and it's doing so in a big way. Today's couples are looking for ways to create weddings that feel deeply personal and unforgettable. Rather than following a single aesthetic, they're embracing palettes that tell a story, evoke emotion, and reflect their personalities. This resurgence isn't about being louder—it's about being more intentional.

From the beginning, Erica and Isabella wanted their wedding to feel personal, joyful, and centered on community. As their planner, my role was to help translate those values into each decision while creating a day that allowed them to remain fully present.

Emily and Grant’s wedding reimagined classic urban elegance through a bold, fruit-inspired lens, transforming the Chicago Illuminating Company into a vibrant celebration of color, texture, and personality. Rather than leaning into the muted tones often associated with industrial venues, this design embraced playful citrus hues, rich berry accents, and unexpected pops of tangerine, raspberry, and lime.

The candid film aesthetic captured a beautiful spring day in late May. With garden party floral baskets set for ceremony, paired with the colorful bridesmaids' bouquets, the decor and softness of color use in this wedding is truly one-of-a-kind. The mix of overcast and partly sunny weather made for amazing romantic photos by the willow tree or walking by the flower fields.