"Sweet Mandy B's"

Sweet as they come and stylish to boot, this Chicago wedding captured by Kina Wicks Photography is really everything I love about weddings. It's tradition and thoughtful touches, it's a day overflowing with love and it's a gorgeous Bride that couldn't look happier if she tried. How could you not love every inch of that? Well I most certainly am head over heels, and you can see all the reasons why...

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With a ceremony + reception held at two of Chicago's most iconic venues (St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and Chicago History Museum) I knew this pretty-in-pink wedding had to be good! Amanda Hein Photography worked her magic, capturing the bride's gorgeous custom Rivini gown, the...

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You know how you know a wedding is going to be awesome?  When the bride and groom not only plan a seriously sophisticated Michigan Shores Club soiree (complete with beautiful blooms from Ashland Addison Florist and an amazing black, white, silver and yellow color palette), but also plan an after-party that is crazy amazing.  (Think bowling, music, hot dogs and beer and...

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I so wish I had the calm, cool and collected nature that this bride had on her wedding day. She was super laid back yet totally involved in the planning. She was so cool in fact, that she created the gorgeous centerpieces just hours before strolling down the aisle! Anticipation Events coordinated this pretty gem while Olivia Leigh Photographie captured all the pretty and...

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There is something so gracious, so absolutely peaceful about this wedding from Paul Carlson Photography. It might be that beautiful Whichgoose floral crown or the communal wedding ceremony that took place, but who would ever think this darling little number took place in the big city of Chicago? From the looks of the...

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It is one of the greatest gifts for bloggers like me to open up a wedding so filled with the fun-loving-goodness and happiness as this beauty from Victoria Sprung Photography. I found myself giggling out loud at some of the great images of these guests as they got their groove on to the sounds of Emily of Toast & Jam at the wonderfully colorful...

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Why didn't I get married at the Chicago History Museum? I truly cannot think of a more picture perfect backdrop for this flawless fete by Soirée Weddings & Events. The florals by Natural Beauties are the bomb-diggity and the stylish bridal party makes my heart skip a beat. Let's talk about the tone of...

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Settle in because you are in for a gorgeous albeit insanely long post. You see, Kina Wicks takes really pretty pictures. The kind of pictures that tell a tale of one very lovely couple and their garden-inspired affair at Cafe Brauer. They also are the kind of pictures that are too gorgeous to edit down. Read: I made seventeen boards and could have...

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Vintage chic Chicago perfection. That sums this gorgeous wedding by Cristina G Photography up quite nicely. With such a beautiful combination of elegant Chicago style and eclectic vintage details, it's enough to make any wedding junkie jump for joy. And believe you me, we are jumping over here at SMP Headquarters, because you don't see a soiree like this everyday!

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If I was flying into Chicago tomorrow, my very first stop would be Salvage One.  This urban garden oasis has most definitely made its way to the top of my favorite venues list... and it's sweet, eclectic weddings like this one by Angela Renee Photography that have me so completely obsessed.  Boasting a charming color palette of pink and peach and a "modern vintage meets carnival"...

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