Photography: Rachael Kazmier Photography Team

Venue: The Garfield Park Conservatory

Florals & tabletop styling: Gatherings

Venue: The Morton Arboretum

Photography: Wes Craft Photography

Florals & rentals: Gatherings

An asymmetrical bouquet of Cafe Latte Roses, mauve cymbidium orchids, fresh green hellebores, & a halo of bleached foliage set the tone for this breezy sunset elopement set on the Illinois Prairie. Simple, sophisticated romance.

Photography & style lead: Ashlee Cole

HMUA: Molly Jo

Models: Minachaya & Dan Stubblefield

A stately allee of trees, a wild jumble of summer vines, luscious blooms, chilled champagne, & saying I DO amidst your dearest friends…who says “plan B” can’t be incredibly romantic and completely perfect?

Photography & Styling assistance: Lindsey Kay Photography

Florals, Styling, & Celebration: Gatherings

A tumbling bouquet of jasmine vine & quicksand roses reflects the relaxed, romantic setting for this intimate sunset elopement held along the rocky shores of Lake Michigan.

Photography & Concept: Julia Maruyama

Setting, Styling, & Florals: Gatherings

Location: Fort Sheridan

Photography by Christi Poulson of christileephotography

Venue: Emerson Creek

Proof that not every bouquet needs flowers. This free flowing cluster of mixed eucalyptus, emerald green huck, gray brunia berries, & silver bell eucalyptus pods is just the right accessory for this crystalline dress straight from a snow faerie’s dreams. Add yards of shimmering silk ribbon & a sprinkle of snow, and we’re suddenly lost in Narnia.

Photography: Julia Maruyama

Floral styling: Gatherings

Model: Ticha Ulickey

Bridal gown: Hayley Paige

The historic Columbus Park Refectory's black and white tile and the bride's fabulous polka dot dress provided inspiration and direction for the bold & whimsical florals at this May morning wedding.

Photography by Bekah Wriedt

Creamy garden roses, copper orchids, & mocha lisianthus mix with nubby banksia, rust grevillia, & foraged autumn foliage to create the funky, textured autumn bouquet that sets the tone for this dark & moody, elegant but edgy inspirational styled shoot.

Photography & Concept: Grace Rios Photography
Venue: The Dawson
Florals: Gatherings
Styling: Chic Events & Weddings
Rentals: Boho Blush Events
Cake: Mix with Wix
Model: Katia Hunt
Video: Cassie's Story
Invites: Joyful Ink Lettering
MUA: Anna Manning
Hair: Cynn Hair Artistry
Dress: Crystal Bride
Suit: Special Occasions

Featured on Lakeshore in Love

All the richness of an elegant high church wedding, followed by all the fun & funk of a reception set in an upstyled urban factory…Lauren & Dave’s wedding was a joyfully eclectic event that reflected the deep love & faith supporting their day.

Photography: Windy City Production

Florals & venue styling: Gatherings

Ceremony: St Michael’s, Wheaton, IL

Reception: Company 251, Aurora, IL

When pine trees become a cathedral, there’s sure to be magic.

Florals & Styling: Lisa - @gatheringsdesign

Photographer: Julia - @juliamaruyamaphotography

Invites: Jess - @theletterjcreates

Dress: Catherine - @floraandlane

Couple: Matti & Shelby - @shelbymiettinen

Jewelry: Irina - @blkwaterco

Hair/Makeup: Katie - @katyasladhair

Specialty Vintage Rentals: Beth - @elementspreserved

Handmade Luminaries: Timothy - @t.e.hansen

Macrame: Alyssa - @driftedknots

Cake: Michelle - @thesugarpath

Custom Cocktails: Common Good Cocktail House- @commongoodcocktails

Lucious roses, anemones, peonies, & ranunculus in varied shades of burgundy & black intersperse with ferns & textured greens to create a cozy, romantic mood for this winter wedding set alongside a frozen forest.

Photography: This Is Feeling

Venue: The Hyatt Lodge

When a snowy, moody October 31rst photoshoot turns into a surprise micro-wedding…

Photography & concept: Adventurous Honey

Model/MUA/Bride(!): Molly Jo

Florals: Gatherings

“There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance. Pray, love, remember.” —Hamlet, William Shakespeare

Rosemary, olive greens, & fragrant white blooms with just the slightest touch of blush set the stage for a tender wedding seemingly plucked straight from a fairytale.

Photography by Kristine Elizabeth Photography

Alicia & Vince originally eloped a decade ago, promising themselves that they'd have the big wedding one day, but the timing was never right. When their 11th anniversary rolled around, they decided to renew their vows and capture some beautiful images to document their union. As featured in RocknRoll Bride magazine, this high style vow renewal is everything moody meets glam meets old school romance. See the full feature here.

Photography/Videography/Concept: Jana Blue

Floral Design: Gatherings

Cake: Darjeeling Lime

MUA & Accessory styling: Glam by Nadya

Video Editing: Hugo Cestari

Venue: Cooper’s Corner

Photography: Julia Maruyama

Florals & Styling: Gatherings

Model: Emily Shalick

Classic elegance in the midst of winter—Charlotte & Jack’s day was full of lush florals, sparkling candlelight, & the unmistakable warmth of family. Winter romance at its best.

Photography: Lilly Photography

Reception venue: Meson Sabika

Florals & styling: Gatherings

Roses, ranunculus, & delphinium in tones of peach, orange, & all manner of blues reflect the breezy, classic but casual feel of this joyful summer wedding.

Venue: Baker Memorial Church, St. Charles, IL

Photography: Sally O’Donnell Photography

When Coral Charm peonies are this voluptuous, who can resist styling an entire wedding suite around them? This June styled shoot also features garden roses, lady’s mantle, tuberose, scabiosa, spray roses, and olive greens paired with settings of vintage china, pale pink glassware, & antique linens for the dreamiest of garden wedding inspirations.

For more from this lovely shoot, click here to view our “Midsummer Garden Elopement” tabletop album.

Photography by Julia Maruyama

Hand died raw silk ribbon by loamandgrace

The soft pinks & whites of this wedding ceremony intensified at the reception to embrace deep reds and greens, as Amy & Khang honored their Asian heritage and the blessings of good fortune that the deeper hues promise.

When your maiden name is Blue, & you’ve chosen a sunset cruise on Lake Michigan as your wedding venue, then a mod nautical theme is the only natural conclusion. Crisp navy tones combine with flashes of modern brass, glints of glass, & loads of texture for this sophisticated, big city wedding celebration.

Photography: Emily Rowan

Venue: Odyssey Chicago

Florals & ceremony design: Gatherings