"Big City Bride"

There's just something about a traditional wedding that makes me smile.  Maybe it's because growing up obsessed with weddings, I always imagined myself walking down the aisle in a grand cathedral, followed by a beautiful reception in a breathtaking ballroom.  It's the fairytale all little girls dream of, no?  So when I first spotted this gorgeous day captured by Christy Tyler Photography, I knew we were in for a special treat.

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New Year's Eve.  One of my favorite days of the year.  It's fun, fabulous and, if you ask me, the perfect way to celebrate a wedding.  Which is why I may or may not have let out a little squeal of delight when I laid my eyes on this stunning Chicago History Museum affair.  (Truth: I totally did.)  Because not only is this wedding a fun-filled January 31st celebration, it's a serious lesson in all-out glamour and sophistication, with...

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Ohhhmygosh this dear wedding may very well be the most elegant, most sophisticated, and most special one I've ever laid eyes on and I am simply astounded by the gorgeousness of every moment spent in this Rivini gown. Each image from the lovely Emilia Jane Photography is as ravishing and captivating as the one before it and I am so soooo in love with everything from...

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Every wedding tells a personal story and this celebration by Gerber + Scarpelli tells a very unique, happy and stylish one. I've never been a fan of wedding cakes either, but I'll tell you what I am a {huge} fan of . . . doughnuts. So when I saw that Beaver's Coffee + Donuts rolled up to this reception, I couldn't help but give an approving nod to this...

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Talk about total kismet! The story that inspired this couple's key themed escort card display is too good not to share. When the groom gave his bride a key to his home while they were dating, she learned shortly after that the key opened her front door in California. They had identical locks and keys! Their love is certainly one in a million, and their wedding was a gorgeous celebration of it. Homemade guest gift favors, DIY paper decorations, and seemingly endless amounts of delicious food...

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Have a favorite movie or book that you'd love to infuse into your special day but you just don't know how to? Take a hint from this adorable bride who with small touches and details, added her favorite parts of The Wizard of Oz into her big day. There's no beating you over the head with her theme, just small little hints like her red sparky shoes, the signature drink aptly named the ruby slipper, and a blue and white gingham check garter reminiscent of Dorothy's dress. So cute!

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This shindig is Classic Chicago with two capital C's. This couple's style is so capital C, even their engagement began with a trip to Paris. It is only fitting that they chose the St. James Chapel, which is inspired by Paris's Sainte Chapelle. A Stem Above adorned the University Club with sultry autumn hued flowers for the reception: a...

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Each and every shot from this lovely collection of images by Studio Rebekah Photography shows a story filled with romance.  The Champaign wedding is perfectly ethereal in every single way from the elegant ceremony to the country club reception that glows with luxurious details.  Crisp, clean and classic is the name of the game for this sweet pair and the result couldn't be more magical.

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As soon as I laid my wedding loving eyes on these gorgeous images, I knew this was going to be the perfect way to kick off another week here at SMP Illinois. You know a wedding is beyond gorgeous when you wish you were on the invite list. And get this-the groom got his DIY craft on and designed all the programs, escort cards, table cards and menus! Robyn Rachel Photography captured all the elegant details and...

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We've got quite the pretty blue and yellow fete for you to feast your eyes on this morning! We love all cobalt blue pops of color from the bride's gorgeous shoes to the wine glasses on the spectacular tables. For this couple, their big day was all about design and food because this beautiful bride is a graphic designer and her hubby-to-be, a chef. Robyn Rachel Photography snapped all the modern, yet classic details and there is so...

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