"Lincoln Park"

Oh, Shane Welch Photography.  We owe you a really, REALLY big thank you.  Because not only did you add some serious sunshine to our Wednesday morning, it's a sunshine that happens to include some pretty yellow hues, beautiful blooms by Scarlet Petal and a could.not.be.cuter bride and groom.  And, well... that's the best kind of sunshine there is.  And the gallery...

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We've been waiting to see this adorable couple's wedding since the day we laid eyes on their drop dead gorgeous e-session months ago. And let's just say that we are beyond excited to see how their day played out. Not only are these two totally beaming with love and happiness, their wedding is as pretty as they come. We're talking super chic bridesmaid dresses, florals to die for, and lots and lots of love. What else can you ask for?

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It's no secret that we're all suckers for love stories around these parts. That's why we love getting stories like this-from the surprise proposal all the way to the I Do's. This sweet couple chose one fabulous, not to mention super fragrant, location for their big day and we're head over heels for all the pretty images by Joshua Albanese Photography.

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There's nothing quite like a downright darling e-session to wrap up the week on a seriously happy note - and this charming Lincoln Park shoot captured by the amazing Heather DeCamp Photography is guaranteed to keep you smiling 'til Monday.  An adorable duo, a meaningful (+ gorgeous) backdrop and a bundles of L.O.V.E... that's a whole lot of joy for your Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Get ready for image after image of...

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Ladies and gentelmen-take note, because this is EXACTLY how to go about proposing to your other half! The incredibly creative groom behind this sweet engagement shoot really upped the ante by ending their session (and completely surprising his bride!) with a custom puzzle spelling out "Will You Marry Me?"  The emotional day was captured brilliantly by Ashley Biess Photography.  Don't miss the...

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This is the kind of wedding that forces ear-to-ear smiles on everyone who watches the stunning highlight film from Loudbyte Cinematography. It's the kind of wedding that has an energy that is happily contagious. It's the kind of wedding we can all relate to because the bride and groom are so beautiful, yet so down to earth friendly, we feel like we know them the moment we first spy their prevalent smiles. It is the perfect wedding to put...

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I have love, love, loved today's final wedding! It is a lesson in all things gorgeous with details that just about any bride can easily fall in love with. The photographer behind the day, Olivia Leigh, is all talent and has given us a window into a day that will go down in the books as a complete and total favorite.

Thank you so very much to Olivia and to the adorable bride and groom for sharing this wedding...

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Love, love, love everything about this wedding that Olivia Leigh sent us. Filled with DIY touches that seem incredibly professional and a sweet and a completely charming style...it's a love, love, love kind of wedding!

Does it get any better than this? Here are a few of the vendors that helped to make this day so special...

Sweets table items (except cake):...

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Okay...now on to the details that I have been bragging about all day. When I got this wedding, Olivia (the photographer) described the day as a Nature Inspired, High-End DIY wedding. And I couldn't have said it better myself. There is an organic elegance to the affair that seems to be infused into every element...from the moss covered balls that the flower girls are holding, to the wooden boxes that hold the perfect...

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We are featuring traditionally elegant weddings on SMP today and this one is just that...and so much more. Photographed by Olivia Leigh, this affair is easy to obsess over, with perfectly lovely details that could translate into just about any style. But before we get to that, I had to share these shockingly beautiful photographs of the Chicago church where the couple was married...

Holy Cow. Amazing. Coming...

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