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Wedding Ideas: Chicago Wedding

Chicago Firehouse Wedding Full of Bookish Charm, Celestial Details, and Antique Treasures

April 26, 2026 | justine

Isa and Andrew’s Chicago Firehouse wedding came together the same way their relationship did: quickly, instinctively, and without much second-guessing. After meeting at work, what started as “hours of loitering at each other’s desks and dodging HR’s watchful eye” turned into something immediate. “This wasn’t a slow burn office romance,” they shared. “It was a ‘when you know, you know’ kind of connection, and we both immediately knew.” That certainty carried straight into their wedding […]

Antique Shop By Day, Event Venue by Night: A Unique Chicago Warehouse Wedding

March 4, 2026 | justine

From a slippery first date on an icy January night to a packed dance floor filled with tinsel wedding wands, Jessica and David’s love story feels like something out of a rom-com. They met on an online dating site, and before they even said hello, Jessica asked David if he had seen her wipe out on the ice outside the restaurant. “To this day, we joke that I literally and figuratively ‘broke the ice’ on […]

Step Into Downtown Chicago for This City Hall Wedding

February 26, 2026 | justine

For Julia and Alberto, a city hall wedding in downtown Chicago wasn’t about choosing the fastest option. It was about choosing the people who mattered most. Their story began back in 2016 when they met at work, both part of the same engineering department. Julia, an architect, and Alberto, an engineer, first crossed paths professionally before life eventually brought them back together in a much more personal way. After migrating from Venezuela to Argentina, they […]

Unbelievably Whimsical Chicago Garden Backyard Wedding

December 28, 2023 | justine

Nestled within a lush oak forest surrounded by blooming wildflowers, Peyton and Todd knew that the ideal wedding venue was right in their backyard—literally! Choosing the bride’s family property in Chicago, the couple orchestrated a whimsical garden wedding packed with personality and a whole lot of flowers.  It was an unforgettable celebration that surpassed all expectations, turning their dream wedding into a beautiful reality. The natural beauty of their front yard set the stage for […]

Quirky And Vintage-Inspired Salvage One Wedding

September 19, 2022 | justine

After an incredibly thoughtful and romantic proposal, Danny and Marco tied the knot in an intimate gathering. Intending to go all out on their follow-up celebration, it would be an understatement to say that their big day was an absolute blast! From the old brick warehouse venue and eclectic vintage decor to the now viral Lizzie Mcguire-inspired vows—their Salvage One wedding was truly what dreams are made of.  The two grooms were very intentional with […]

70s Retro Micro Wedding Inspiration Shoot

July 8, 2021 | Junebug Weddings

Bright color palette, vintage decor, and a bold mustard suit—this retro micro wedding screams “welcome to the 1970s.” Madi Ellis Photography and her talented team wanted to create a laid-back, fun inspiration shoot that highlighted the era of groovy love and disco. Chic From Chicago was able to find vintage pieces to finish styling this shoot that included a retro telephone, records, vintage orange chairs, and speakers. Let’s not forget the wedding day fashion, either. […]

Gorgeous Celestial Chicago Micro Wedding

June 17, 2021 | Junebug Weddings

COVID couples are often familiar with having to trim their guest lists. But less guests doesn’t mean less fun! Many couples, like Cody and Allison, are ensuring their micro weddings are celebrations for the books by incorporating unique details into their ceremony, like a first dance after walking down the aisle. But their uniqueness didn’t stop there. Not only did their Chicago micro wedding have celestial and Halloween details, but their micro wedding was actually […]

Neutral And Pantone Color Palette Wedding With Candles Everywhere

April 12, 2021 | riley

There’s nothing cuter than couples tying the knot at the place where they met for the first time–and that’s exactly what Dylan and Jeff did after their large summer wedding was postponed. The couple transformed Eden–an American eatery in Chicago–into a wedding venue full of roses and pampas grass arranged by Flowers for Dreams, muted grey decor, and candles galore. Dylan looked timeless in her Bec + Bridge satin gown–which was initially her rehearsal dinner […]

Modern Industrial Wildman BT Wedding Inspiration Shoot

February 24, 2021 | kailey

Say goodbye to neutrals and hello to colors that are as bold as your love. Photographer Emma Mullins Photography organized a group of talented professionals to bring to life this modern industrial Wildman BT wedding inspiration shoot. For those unfamiliar, Wildman BT is a spacious, extravagant, and newly renovated event space in Chicago.  The brilliant wedding planner Wedicity dressed the modern industrial space with bold colors and eye-catching floral arrangements, by Hedonia Flowers. The old […]

Whimsical + Natural Chicago Wedding at Cafe Brauer

November 20, 2020 | riley

When asked about her dream wedding, Briana said, “I have never been the girl to dream about a wedding because I wasn’t sure I’d ever get married. To me, finding the person was more important than envisioning a day with just anyone. When I met Giovanni and knew we’d get married, I wanted to be sure that it was a reflection of both of us.” Their whimsical and natural Chicago wedding at Cafe Brauer was […]