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Birgit DeVae | Chicago + St Louis Wedding Photographer

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St Louis + Chicago + worldwide
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Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, CSW & more
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When the city lights can’t compete ✨ So excited to share my feature in the November issue of British VOGUE!! It doesn’t get much better than these two absolutely owning the streets of Chicago!

Photography: @devaephotography
Makeup: @glamatelierchicago @eunice.glamatelier
Hair: @glamatelierchicago @dina.glamatelier
Couple: @nikkicogz @teecogs
Gown: @dimitrasbridalcouture @pallascouture
Tux: @gftuxedo
Content: @unveiltheday_
Floral: @housefinchfloral taken in Michigan Avenue Chicago by @devaephotography

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✨ LIFE UPDATE ✨
Beginning August 2026, my family will officially be calling St. Louis, MO home! We are so excited for this next chapter which combines family, soccer, work, and a whole new adventure!!

🌟What does this mean for my amazing Chicago clients?! Absolutely nothing if you’re already booked! 🤍 All weddings and sessions currently on my calendar will continue exactly as planned, and I already have travel plans in place!

📸If you’ve been hoping to book a session with me for this fall or winter, I will frequently be back in town for family and weddings and will absolutely still be taking bookings in Chicago, just with more limited availability! Looking ahead to next year, I will be announcing my Chicago dates with as much notice as possible. For the best chance of grabbing a spot on my calendar, reach out sooner rather than later!

🪩Planning a 2027 wedding?? Whether you’re getting married in Chicago, St. Louis, or somewhere else in the world, I would be honored to tell your story! Chicago will always remain one of my home markets, and I’m so excited to my expand throughout St Louis and Missouri!

Thank you thank you to everyone that has followed along and supported me and my art! The privilege of documenting some of life’s most meaningful moments is something I don’t take lightly and your support and trust truly means the world! ❤️

So for now…
Chicago? See you soon!

St Louis? Reach out, I can’t wait to meet you!

Chicago Wedding | Chicago Wedding Photographer | Chicago Bride | Engaged Chicago | Chicago Photographer | Chicagof Wed | Chicago Bride | Fashion Editorial Wedding Photographer | St Louis Wedding | St Louis Wedding Photographer | St Louis MO | MO Wedding Photographer | St Louis Bride taken in St. Louis, Missouri by @devaephotography

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When Vanity Fair calls…✨ I am so incredibly thrilled to share that I have been featured in the July/August issue of @vanityfair magazine! Special thank you to the best team for making this a reality! ❤️

Planning and concept: @devaephotography
Photography: @devaephotography @roostandharborphoto @yvonejanephoto
Dress: @londie.bridal
Makeup: @makeupbyamericaf
Hair: @thebridalcollective__
Floral: @fleurishatelier
Bride: @monika_juresiute
Content: @lanoviacreations taken in Chicago, IL by @devaephotography

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Let the wedding festivities begin ✨

Digital + film

Chicago Wedding | Chicago Wedding Photographer | Chicago Bride | Engaged Chicago | Chicago Photographer | Chicagof Wed | Chicago Bride | Fashion Editorial Wedding Photographer | St Louis Wedding | St Louis Wedding Photographer | St Louis MO | MO Wedding Photographer | St Louis Bride taken in LUXBAR by @devaephotography

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Okay I know it's been 2 months, but I'm STILLLLL dreaming about Amanda & Jim's day! 💐

@chicagoilluminatingcompany & @flowerchild_floraldesign & @violas.kitchen 🤩

Chicago Weddings | Chicago Wedding Venue | Chicago Wedding Planner | Chicago Wedding Coordinator taken in Chicago, Illinois by @devaephotography

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9 days ago

A milestone moment we’ll be swooning over forever. 🤍

Taking a look back at our feature in Vanity Fair at @stjames1868 still gives us all the feels. Moments like this only happen when planners, florists, photographers, and venues trust us with their spaces. Thank you to everyone who made this design a reality!

Featured Rentals: Lace Cutout Dinnerware, Silver King Arthur Flatware Collection, Park Lane Glassware, Apple Hampton Botanical Linen, and Apple Classic Linen

Planning & Design: @mccarronevents
Photography: @devaephotography
Venue: @stjames1868
Floral: @madebymoriahfloral
Rentals: @tablescapeseventrentals @tablescapesmke
Content: @cookicaseymedia
Makeup: @mslaurynmarie
Hair: @idohairbykmay
Styling: @styling_by_ace
Gowns: @dimitrasbridalcouture
Harp: @harpistlaurenmccombe
Models: @itsyelizka @julianahortamz

luxury event decor inspiration, event rentals for weddings, wedding rentals near me, milwaukee wedding rentals, wedding rentals milwaukee, tablescapes milwaukee, tablescapes, tablescape event rentals, milwaukee wedding, milwaukee event rentals, table and chair rentals milwaukee, chair rental milwaukee, wedding rentals milwaukee, party rentals milwaukee taken in St. James 1868 Event Venue by @devaephotography

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A little behind the scenes from a beautiful wedding day in Chicago 🤍💍

#chicagowedding #chicagoweddingcontentcreator #weddingcontentcreator #chicagowedding #weddingbts taken in Chicago, Illinois by @devaephotography

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For the love of the little moments… from classic details to tears and laughter, wind swept trains, and editorial touches, every moment makes up your story ✨

Planner: @letsplanonforever
Photography: @devaephotography
Second Photographer: @krystalrichmondphoto
Videography: @dualframes
Makeup: @makeupbyamericaf
Hair3 @thebridalcollective__
Custom perfume: @petalsandperfumebar
Gown: @watters
Second look: @rosa_clara
Hotel: @eaglewoodresort
Venue: @theempressbanquets
Florals: @pala.floral
Entertainment: @sparkentgroup @djsikwitit
Late night food: @Metxicanassnackbar taken in Chicago by @devaephotography

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14 days ago

A bash from start to finish and a day uniquely them, Nicole and Edgar’s wedding was one for the books! ✨

Planner: @letsplanonforever
Photography: @devaephotography
Second Photographer: @krystalrichmondphoto
Makeup: @makeupbyamericaf
Hair3 @thebridalcollective__
Custom perfume: @petalsandperfumebar
Gown: @watters
Second look: @rosa_clara
Hotel: @eaglewoodresort
Venue: @theempressbanquets
Florals: @pala.floral
Entertainment: @sparkentgroup @djsikwitit
Late night food: @Metxicanassnackbar

Chicago Wedding | Chicago Wedding Photographer | Chicago Bride | Engaged Chicago | Chicago Photographer | Chicagof Wed | Chicago Bride | Fashion Editorial Wedding Photographer | St Louis Wedding | St Louis Wedding Photographer | St Louis MO | MO Wedding Photographer | St Louis Bride taken in Chicago, Illinois by @devaephotography

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Still not over these pictures. Sneak peeks are officially our love language.

Photo | @devaephotography
Planner | @letsplanonforever
Second shooter | @krystalrichmondphoto
Videography | @dualframes
Glam | @makeupbyamericaf @thebridalcollective__
Florals | @pala.floral
Entertainment | @sparkentgroup @djsikwitit
Venue | @theempressbanquets
Dress | @watters
Tux | @gftuxedo
Late night snacks @metxicanassnackbar by @devaephotography

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romantic, candlelit, a little bit undone — this is what a tablescape looks like when it’s built to feel lived in, not staged 🥀

as seen in @vanityfair

planning & styling @samanthalibridal
photography @devaephotography
super8 film @sj.photography_
florals @gandg.home
hair @beautybylutkaaa
makeup @simonavbeauty @simonavbeautyteam
venue @surgicalmuseumchicago
gown & veil @taylarmadedresses
tableware @tablescapeseventrentals taken in Chicago, Illinois by @devaephotography

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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 @devaephotography

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