"I Do Films"

I think we've all dreamt of celebrating our nuptials in a dreamy garden-like setting.  I mean, let's face it, gardens make for one crazy gorgeous place to kick off your newly married status.  And when that setting happens to be the Chicago Botanic Garden planned to perfection by LK Events, it's a whole new level of dreamy.  One that plays perfect host to mesmerizing...

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The love exuding from this affair is as bright as the natural light that is drenching each and every photograph shot by Clary Photo. The instant I saw these images, I needed to know more about the photographer behind them and sure enough, she also happens to be a painter. Ah, now it all makes sense as to why all of Simply & Forever's stunning details along with...

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Who is that jumping on the bed? Why - it's the boys. That first look of shyness and a swipe of a tear? The oh-so-sweet nearly-weds. And then the invitation to kiss the bride? It's now official. Watch the highlight film from I Do Films, and you'll catch the quick, but firm and loving squeeze between a father and daughter. You'll also see a gorgeous ballroom filled with luxury and months of planning! But wait, personal...

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I feel like if I went to this wedding, I'd still be talking about it to this day. You know how some weddings are just totally fabulous and the bride and groom think of absolutely everything? Well, this is one of those weddings. From the 16 piece swing band to the vintage arcade games, this wedding must have been off the charts fun! Pen/Carlson captured it all and you can ...

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There's only one way to describe this wedding: glamorous. Absolutely glamorous. Planned to perfection by Shannon Gail Weddings and Events, it features an amazing gold cake from Bittersweet, adorable flower girls, and a drop-dead gorgeous bride who looks like she was pulled straight out of a vintage movie. The couple even brought in ...

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Family is such a major part of any wedding, and when a beloved family member passes away during the planning process, keeping them a part of the wedding becomes vital. This gorgeous bride lost her mother suddenly in the lead-up to her wedding, and she did a spectacularly lovely job of both honoring her mother's memory and making the wedding the joyous event she would have wanted. Becky Hill Photography did a wonderful job of capturing...

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I'm not sure I've ever loved a photoshoot quite as much as I love this one. When I first saw it, I literally emailed the lovely Erin and squealed. Out loud. It not only checks all of the SMP = Love boxes (gold, glitter, gorgeous calligraphy, I could go on and on), it ups the style ante to game changer status. It's the bride's glamorous but Boho fabulous vibe. The sparkle infused into every corner, the gown, the color palette, the stationery from...

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A wedding at Chicago's Salvage One is guaranteed to be filled to the brim with vintage charm and quirk. This soiree starring two beautiful brides (who couldn't be more head-over-heels in love) shot by Kari Bedford Photography is no exception. Über-personalized touches like a brooch bouquet made from the brides' mother's and grandmother's vintage jewelry and a reception intro film done by the amazingly talented ...

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For me this gorgeous Arizona wedding can be summed up in one word - joy.  From the beaming faces of the bride and groom to the elegant, desert-inspired details that In Awe Weddings and Events helped them put together, every piece of this pretty puzzle is filled with joyful beauty.  I love that with each detail comes a sweet, sentimental story whether it be the whoopie pie favors or the paper goods that gave a fun nod to these New...

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Sweet Illinois, you are in for a burst of goodness with this chic cultural weekend of festivities by Christy Tyler Photography. Goodness, I tell you, in the prettiest of fashions -two fêtes that couldn't be more gorgeous all for one couple so completely in love it seeps through the screen. A weekend of love, perfectly curated details and...

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