Roseanne and Ehsan got engaged March of 2021, but had been eagerly awaiting a snow day for their dream engagement session. Who knew that they would need to wait all the way until January of 2022 to make that happen!

Chicago, Downtown, Engagement, Romantic, Winter, SnowMichelle CoxFebruary 16, 2022alana Lindenfeld Photography

6 Tips for Getting Married at City Hall in Chicago

UPDATED WITH COVID-19 INFO.
Planning on getting married at Chicago’s City Hall? Don’t go before reading this…

City Hall, Courthouse, Curator - Photography, Downtown, Elopement, tiny wedding, Wedding Tips, micro wedding, Tips & TricksLisa KathanJanuary 6, 2022Chicago Marriage Court Lisa Kathan Photography, City Hall

Rainy Day Chicago Engagement Session

Not even the clouds in the air and overcast skies could keep Michelle and Omar from capturing beautiful engagement photos.

Chicago, Downtown, Engagement, Rain, RomanticAlyssa CarfangJune 11, 2021Larissa Marie Photography

Formal Chicago Summer Engagement Session

Have you ever looked at a photo and instantly felt such joy? That’s exactly how we felt after looking at engagement photos!

Chicago, Cultural, Downtown, Engagement, SummerAlyssa CarfangMay 28, 2021Emma Mullins Photography

Snowy Chicago Engagement Session

The weather may be warming up, but this snowy Chicago engagement session is really bringing the heat!

Chicago, Downtown, Winter, RomanticAlyssa CarfangMay 21, 2021Emma Mullins Photography

Post City Hall Summer Wedding Photo Session

This sweet summer day is the perfect reflection of what it takes to make a wedding beautiful.

Courthouse, Downtown, Intimate, Real Wedding, SummerAlyssa CarfangApril 19, 2021Madi Ellis Photography, Steve's Flower Market, The Bird's Nest Salon, Brilliant Earth, Calvin Klein, Bonobos

Quaint Downtown Chicago Elopement

This quaint downtown Chicago elopement is proof that love is the only thing needed to make your wedding day the best. day. ever!

Chicago, Downtown, Intimate, Elopement, CourthouseAlyssa CarfangApril 5, 2021Cook County CourthouseBridgette Benson Photography, Salon 212, Bri'Zan Couture

The Best Venues for Under 50 Guests

NEWLY UPDATED! One of the biggest trends is the scaled back wedding, but venues for smaller weddings can be hard to find. Read about some of the top spots in the Chicago area for small weddings.

Being Bold with Event Shoppe Chicago

Check out our new Vendor Spotlight interview with Event Shoppe Chicago Owner and Lead Planner, Jennifer Price. Click the link to read more!

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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

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

Winter Riverside Engagement Session

On a brisk December day, Danielle and Robert strolled along the Chicago river for their romantic winter riverside engagement session.

Classic, Downtown, Engagement, Riverwalk, Romantic, WinterAlyssa CarfangJanuary 11, 2021Molly C Photography

Cozy at Home Downtown Chicago Engagement Session

Capturing lovers Jasmine and Brendon in their truest form, we can’t get enough of this cozy at home downtown Chicago engagement session!

Casual, Cozy, Downtown, EngagementAlyssa CarfangJanuary 8, 2021The Gernands, The Gernands Photography

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

12 Indoor Locations for Your Tiny Wedding!

Cold weather in Chicago is fast-approaching, and if you’re planning to get married this winter — and we recommend keeping your party to 10 people are less for indoor ceremonies — your options are more limited in a pandemic. But here are a few creative options!

Romantic Kinzie St. Bridge Engagement Session

Love and light are shining bright! Carrie and Noah strolled the town, popped some bubbly, and posed so perfect in today’s romantic Kinzie St. Bridge engagement session!

Classic, Colorful, Downtown, EngagementAlyssa CarfangOctober 9, 2020Kinzie St. Bridgealana Lindenfeld Photography