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Bridal perfection is all in the details 💙🍋
For this Italian Summer inspired styled shoot I chose romantic soft glam waves paired with a flawless, luminous blushing glow for this beautiful bridal model • swipe to see the cutest co-pilot ever 🐾

•Vendors•
HMUA- @mariechristinebeautyco

Photography- @sydneymariephotography

Venue-@skyonnine

Planner & Designer-
@exquisiteeventsandfloraldesign

Florals- @amibloom.florals

Videography- @emullinsphoto

Officiant- @destinweddings1

Cake- @ecbg_studio

Gowns- @omaimacouture

Suits- @suitshopofficial

Harpist- @chicagoweddingharpist

Violinist- @tiffanymooreviolin

Paper Goods- @adorablestationery

Pet Attendant- @wags_of_love

Rentals- @hallsrental

Linen- @windycitylinen

Puppy Model- @grumpydogcoco

Models- @lalyzalai @aaron_torressss

Publication- @chitheewed

Looking for Luxe Hair that lasts from First Dance to Last Kiss for you and your Bridal Party 💕
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Book Marie Christine Beauty Co for your glam through the link in bio 💕

#mariechristinebeautyco #illinoiswedding #weddinghairandmakeup #weddingglam #onlocationhairandmakeup taken in Sky on Nine by @chitheewed

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When planning a wedding celebration—whether it’s an intimate bridal shower, a chic bachelorette party, or a memorable girls’ night out—finding an activity that feels elegant, engaging, and personal can be a challenge. Enter @mjmoccasions Occasions, a luxury, Latina-owned floral design studio in Chicago bringing interactive, hands-on floral experiences directly to your celebration.
Read more on today’s newest blog post on @chitheewed! taken in Chicago, Illinois by @chitheewed

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Hiring talented people isn’t enough. Here is how to assemble a team that actually works together so you can stop managing vendors and be present as the bride. Written by @nickirouge curator and CEO of @nickirougebrands

Design & Planning: @detailschi
Venue: @tigerlilyevents
Photography and Videography: @goldenhoursweddings
Catering: @blueplatechicago
Hair: @nickirougebrands
Makeup: @makeupbyalyssacruz
Dresser: @theweddingdresser
Floral/Design: @flowersfordreams
Cake: @ecbg_studio
Artist for Ceiling Install: @blackcandydesign
Dress: @nicolefeliciacouture at @kleinfeldbridal
Suit: @watsonellis_custom
Signage: @tillyraeco
DJ: @thedjfirm
Transportation: @vipvalet taken in Chicago, Illinois by @chitheewed

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An elegant, grand day for The Balaras🤍

Day of Coordination - Ariana and Arelys @celebraitbykait @ariana_cbk_chi
Getting Ready @stayinglevel
Ceremony - St. Josaphat Catholic Church
Reception, Catering, and Bar @galleriamarchetti
Photo & Video @foxandivory
Content @momentsby.marisa
Floral @f4dweddings
Band @bluewaterkingsband
Cigar Roller @uspoker
Rentals @aposhproduction
Cake @bittersweetpastryshop
HMU @rarebirdbeauties
Transportation @the312limo
Stationery @zola
Dress @moniquelhuillierbride @ultimatebridechicago
Menswear @menswearhouse
Rings @morrisonjewelry

#celebraitbykait #weddingdaymagic #chicagowedding #chicagowedding #galleriamarchetti taken in Galleria Marchetti by @chitheewed

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Football Sunday 🧡💙 and a gallery delivery !!! Yassssss

Enjoy this one for now, more to come from The Martens wedding day!

@giadragoiphotography
@oakbrookhillsresort
@dashahmua
@chitheewed
@garvingardens
@tz_martens @brad_martens

#chicagoweddings#fallwedding#chicagostyleweddings by @chitheewed

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A glimpse of private collection but too obsessed with painting to not to share, you can feel the texture of the dress, light weight, just like silk.

#liveweddingpainters #chicagoweddingpainter #chicagoweddings #wisconsinweddingpainter #wisconsinweddings taken in Wisconsin by @chitheewed

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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!).
Written by curator Tina Wong, @graceandivoryofficial
Vendors:
Dress Designer @graceandivoryofficial
Photography @devaephotography
Content @unveiltheday_
Venue @studiosunsetchicago
Makeup @makeupbyamericaf
Hair @thebridalcollective__
Fine Jewelry @plumdiamonds
Models @natashaawoods and @carissamichae taken in Chicago, Illinois by @chitheewed

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I love this sneaky shot. A private vow reading , just the two of them, in a room sharing the reasons they love each other 🤍

Watching this kind of love makes my heart so happy !

📸 @vowandvisionphotography
Bride @amandabarges_
@lshiremarriott

#privatevows#chicagowedding#weddingplanner#chitheewed taken in Lincolnshire Marriott Resort by @chitheewed

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Luxury is in the details
A delicate tiara nestled perfectly into Hollywood Waves
A flawless, luminous complexion that honors your natural beauty while commanding the room
When every detail of your wedding day is carefully curated, your beauty experience should be no exception 💕

HMU- @mariechristinebeautyco

Photography- @cloverandhive.co

Wedding Gown- @graceandivoryofficial

Venue- @fairliechicago

Model- @meganbargiel

Looking for Luxe Hair that lasts from First Dance to Last Kiss for you and your Bridal Party 💕
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Book Marie Christine Beauty Co for your glam through the link in bio 💕

#mariechristinebeautyco #illinoiswedding #weddinghairandmakeup #weddingglam #onlocationhairandmakeup by @chitheewed

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19 days ago

We are so excited to welcome new @chitheewed community member @4everincredible!

Carla Doshi is the Chicago wedding officiant and ceremony storyteller behind Forever Incredible Ceremonies, creating custom wedding ceremonies that feel so personal, guests often assume she has known the couple for years. Since 2001, Carla has helped couples make the ceremony the heart of their wedding day, taking the time to truly get to know their story, personalities, values, families, traditions, and sense of humor.

Based in Chicago and available throughout Chicagoland and beyond, Carla creates traditional and non-traditional weddings, secular and spiritual ceremonies, multicultural and interfaith weddings, fusion celebrations, intimate and micro-weddings, elopements, and vow renewals.

Follow Carla and tell us your favorite moment in your own wedding ceremony, or someone else’s!

Photographers:
1) @paperantler
2) @devaephotography
3) @danielleheinsonphotography
4) @meilinbarralphotography
5) @rosemaryjphotography
6) @danielleheinsonphotography taken in Chicago, Illinois by @chitheewed

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True story I had this audio in mind but then had to film real quick before the room reveal so I didn’t time anything… Then it just worked🪄 @bbjlatavola 🤝@crescostems combo at @ulcchicago ✨
Photo by @rebeccahaleyphotography

#celebraitbykait #weddingdaymagic #chicagowedding #chicagoweddingplanner unionleaguewedding taken in Union League Club of Chicago by @chitheewed

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Our next @chitheewed Community Exclusive Education is next week on Wednesday, Sept 16th!
We are proud to be bringing in Bowtie & Biz founder by Danison Fronda-Tietz—pricing strategist for wedding professionals, licensed CPA, and creator of the P.R.I.C.E. Archetypes™ framework. But Danison is also a wedding business owner just like you where he does live watercolor guest portraits through his company Bowtie & Brush. Proudly Asian-owned and queer-affirming. Danison helps wedding vendors stop pricing from fear and start pricing from strategy—with real financial tools and 1:1 mentorship built for how creative businesses actually work. Serving clients across the West Coast and nationwide.
@bowtieandbiz @bowtieandbrush

If you are interested in joining CTW for our exclusive education offerings, message us today for more info! taken in Chicago, Illinois by @chitheewed

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