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Alexandra & Alex

Witness the love and beauty between Alexandra and Alex as they share their big day at the DANK Haus German Cultural Center. For their wedding day, they experienced the joy of friends and family along with live entertainment and signature details.

Planner: @southwind.events | Venue: @dankhausgerman | Florals: @southsideblooms | Décor: @upupandawayballoons20
Hair & makeup: @blushandbraidsbeautybar | Bride’s attire: Hayley Paige for @BHLDN | Gown alterations: @ettetailor
Groom’s attire: @ theblacktux | Bridal jewelry: @brilliantearth | Band: @bearwilliamsblues | Photography: @goodmooncolllective
Transportation: @aries_charter | Caterer: @cravecuisinechicago | Photobooth: @philfreemedia   | Officiant: Brian Hauck | Stationary: @vo_handmade

Planner: @southwind.events
Venue: @dankhausgerman
Florals: @southsideblooms
Décor: @upupandawayballoons20
Hair & makeup: @blushandbraidsbeautybar Bride’s attire: Hayley Paige for @BHLDN
Gown alterations: @ettetailor
Groom’s attire: @ theblacktux
Bridal jewelry: @brilliantearth
Band: @bearwilliamsblues
Photography: @goodmooncolllective
Transportation: @aries_charter
Caterer: @cravecuisinechicago
Photobooth: @philfreemedia
Officiant: Brian Hauck
Stationary: @vo_handmade

Alissa & Marcus

She is truly the ying to his yang. Alissa & Marcus balance each other so well that it’s no wonder their wedding day just felt right. Their intimate celebration took place on a crisp fall day at the historic Cheney Mansion in Oak Park, IL, embracing a warm fall color palette of navy blue, burgundy and champagne that seamlessly melded with nature during their outdoor ceremony. 

Planner/coordinator: @southwind.events | Venue: @cheneymansion | Hair: @iprotecttress; @nickirougebridalteam
Makeup: @according2fred_ ; @nickirougebridalteam | Gown: @macduggal  | Suit: @dgcustomsuits | Florals: @petalpushr
Photo: @super_rooney | DJ: @djmikegerth | Catering: @truecuisine | Cake: @alliancebakery | Transportation: Chicago Motorcoach Inc

Planner/coordinator: @southwind.events Venue: @cheneymansion
Hair: @iprotecttress; @nickirougebridalteam
Makeup: @according2fred_ ; @nickirougebridalteam
Gown: @macduggal | Suit: @dgcustomsuits Florals: @petalpushr | Photo: @super_rooney DJ: @djmikegerth | Catering: @truecuisine Cake: @alliancebakery
Transportation: Chicago Motorcoach Inc

Aliya & Jared

Planner: @southwind.events | Coordinator: @feliciamaholmes | Makeup: @nickirougebridalteam, @beautybybeshara | Hair: @cutsby_tammie
DJ: @ihearcanvas | Photography: @ab.photogs, @llovestudios | Sip & Board decor: @uuadesign | Florals: @southsideblooms
Sip & Board venue: @eventinleyparkconventioncenter | Ceremony venue: @jhmansion | Reception venue: @carnivalechi
Transportation: @ridestg | Officiant: Judge Linzey Jones

Planner: @southwind.events
Coordinator: @feliciamaholmes
Makeup: @nickirougebridalteam, @beautybybeshara
Hair: @cutsby_tammie
DJ: @ihearcanvas
Photography: @ab.photogs, @llovestudios
Sip & Board decor: @uuadesign
Florals: @southsideblooms
Sip & Board venue: @eventinleyparkconventioncenter
Ceremony venue: @jhmansion
Reception venue: @carnivalechi
Transportation: @ridestg
Officiant: Judge Linzey Jones

Amber &Camden

I didn’t believe in wedding planners, but I’m so glad Camden found you. We couldn’t have done this without you!” These were the words of this independent bride who thought she, her mom, and her friends could manage her wedding day on their own. Thankfully, she conceded to her then-fiancé and allowed us to help her finalize all the details of her elegant, downtown Chicago celebration at the historic Chicago Athletic Association Hotel. From the perfectly timed first look to managing the traffic in this busy hotel lobby to get the perfect photos on the marble staircase, this highly-involved bride was able to sit back, relax and enjoy her day.  

Planner: @southwind.events | Venue: @chicagoathletichotel | Photography: @jvaughn_photography @georgestreetphoto | Videography: @georgestreetphoto
Florals: @aprettyflowerchicago | Hair: @heyitsquincee ; @nickirougebridalteam | Makeup: @according2fred_ ; @cmitchellartistry ; @nickirougebridalteam
Groom’s barber: @kingbosshogg19 | Ceremony Music: String Theory, @stylemattersdjs | DJ: @stylemattersdjs | Dance Choreography: @thesocialdancestudio
Cake: @cake_chicago | Officiant: @demetriusldavis | Dress: @lovelybridechicago

Planner: @southwind.events
Venue: @chicagoathletichotel
Photography: @jvaughn_photography @georgestreetphoto
Videography: @georgestreetphoto
Florals: @aprettyflowerchicago
Hair: @heyitsquincee ; @nickirougebridalteam Makeup: @according2fred_ ; @cmitchellartistry ; @nickirougebridalteam
Groom’s barber: @kingbosshogg19
Ceremony Music: String Theory, @stylemattersdjs | DJ: @stylemattersdjs
Dance Choreography: @thesocialdancestudio
Cake: @cake_chicago
Officiant: @demetriusldavis
Dress: @lovelybridechicago

Ariana & Olabode

Classic, elegant, iconic…three words to describe the wedding these two love birds hosted at the end of their 5-day marriage celebration. Set on the grounds of The Armour House at Lake Forest Academy, these two didn’t miss a single detail in their day. It was the perfect culmination to the first 12 years of their relationship, which started in college. 

Planner: @southwind.events | Venue: @armourhouseweddings | Photo: @hannahrosserphotography | Video: @yomifilms
Floral: @lavenderfieldsflorist | Gown: @pninatornai | Bridal shop: @kleinfeldbridal | Suits: @isoko_im | Men’s shoes: @philandjoe233
Bridal hair: @laydbylay19 | Bridal makeup: @ceemulannn | Party hair: @nickirougebridalteam
Party makeup: @nickirougebridalteam; @beautybycharissek; @according2fred; @nickirouge | Dj: @iamdjolo | Live painter: @kraneilfineart
Cake: @ecbg_studio | Photo booth: @extramomentsphotobooths | Decor rentals: @mmeventplanners; @poshpartychicago | Transportation: @midwesttransitsystem

Planner: @southwind.events
Venue: @armourhouseweddings
Photo: @hannahrosserphotography
Video: @yomifilms
Floral: @lavenderfieldsflorist
Gown: @pninatornai
Bridal shop: @kleinfeldbridal
Suits: @isoko_i
 Men’s shoes: @philandjoe233
Bridal hair: @laydbylay19
Bridal makeup: @ceemulannn
Party hair: @nickirougebridalteam
Party makeup: @nickirougebridalteam; @beautybycharissek; @according2fred; @nickirouge | Dj: @iamdjolo
Live painter: @kraneilfineart
Cake: @ecbg_studio
Photo booth: @extramomentsphotobooths Decor rentals: @mmeventplanners; @poshpartychicago
Transportation: @midwesttransitsystem

Bhumi & Raj

This beautiful couple wanted a not-so-traditional, traditional Indian wedding to celebrate their love. Initially delayed for a year by COVID, they wanted a full Hindu ceremony, but not the full 300+ person guest count. They and their parents managed to keep the guest list to about 160 of their closest and dearest friends and family, making for an epic and amazingly fun day. Of course, though, they couldn’t marry without their fur baby, Cashew, present. So we made sure he was present & well cared for during the ceremony.  

Planning: SouthWind Events | Venue: Artifact Events | Hotel: The Hotel at Midtown | Cake: Panache Ganache | Catering: Ashyana Banquets
DJ: DJ Jay Funk & Mehul Rami | Decor: Dream Occasions | Rentals: Marquee Events | Hair & Makeup: Diem Angie Hair & Makeup
Pet Sitter: Imani Aloway | Photo: Hitch & Sparrow | Transportation: A Stars Limo, Celeblux Limos & Second City Tuk Tuk | Video: Broken Hero

Planning: SouthWind Events
Venue: Artifact Events
Hotel: The Hotel at Midtown
Cake: Panache Ganache
Catering: Ashyana Banquets
DJ: DJ Jay Funk & Mehul Rami
Decor: Dream Occasions
Rentals: Marquee Events
Hair & Makeup: Diem Angie Hair & Makeup
Pet Sitter: Imani Aloway
Photo: Hitch & Sparrow
Transportation: A Stars Limo, Celeblux Limos & Second City Tuk Tuk
Video: Broken Hero

Blair & Nate

Blair & Nate met in 2005 when they were in 7th grade. Six years later, after becoming friends in their senior year of high school, they had their first date to Lincoln Park Zoo. By September 2018, they married with a modern, simple & fun celebration.

Planner: SouthWind Events | Venue: The Chez Chicago | Photography: J Lauryn Photography | Florals: Flowers for Dreams
Event Design & Decor: Art of Imagination | Catering: Jewell Events Catering | Bridal gown: Justin Alexander | Hotel: The Ivy Hotel | Bridal hair: Epic Naturals Hair
DJ: DJ Two Timez | Cake: Amy Becks Cakes | Photobooth: Icon Video Photo Booth | Officiant: Elder Ryan Brown | Videography: Hezekiah Media

Planner: SouthWind Events
Venue: The Chez Chicago
Photography: J Lauryn Photography
Florals: Flowers for Dreams
Event Design & Decor: Art of Imagination
Catering: Jewell Events Catering
Bridal gown: Justin Alexander
Hotel: The Ivy Hotel
Bridal hair: Epic Naturals Hair
DJ: DJ Two Timez
Cake: Amy Becks Cakes
Photobooth: Icon Video Photo Booth
Officiant: Elder Ryan Brown
Videography: Hezekiah Media

Ciara & Thomas

See the love story of two college sweethearts, Ciara and Thomas, as they share their day with 5-year-old daughter, Skylar. Thomas surprised his bride with a sax player (her favorite instrument) during their first dance.

Planner/Coordinator: SouthWind Events | Venue: Odyssey Country Club, Tinley Park | Photographer: Andrade Photography
Videographer: Allan Nino | Florist: Lavender Fields Flower & Decor | Cake/Baker: Cakes by Karen | DJ: DJ D.Jones | Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn, Tinley Park
Invitations: Goodtimes Wedding Invitations | Limo/Transportation: Integrity Limo | Tuxedos/Suits: Men's Warehouse | Hair Stylist: @Hairby_Lani
Make Up Artist: @prettiashley | Decor: Satin Chair | Photobooth: Magic Uplighting | Throne Chair rental: Chicago Lux


Planner/Coordinator: SouthWind Events Venue: Odyssey Country Club, Tinley Park Photographer: Andrade Photography
Videographer: Allan Nino
Florist: Lavender Fields Flower & Decor Cake/Baker: Cakes by Karen
DJ: DJ D.Jones
Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn, Tinley Park
Invitations: Goodtimes Wedding Invitations Limo/Transportation: Integrity Limo Tuxedos/Suits: Men's Warehouse
Hair Stylist: @Hairby_Lani
Make Up Artist: @prettiashley
Decor: Satin Chair
Photobooth: Magic Uplighting
Throne Chair rental: Chicago Lux

Colleen & Ben

Planner: @southwind.events | Venue: @rgc1893 | Officiant: a.bergstrom.ukulele | Hair & makeup: @totalimagehairandmakeup
DJ: @dancetraxmobiledjs | Photography: @ariellegallionephotography | Video: @samevansfilms, @3lselevated, @nateweisephoto, @lawrenceconnorfilms
Florals: @carouselflowershop | School bus: @twftransportation | Decor rentals: @dishanddecorvintagerental | Cake: @cakebros | Audio guest book: @afterthetone.co

Planner: @southwind.events
Venue: @rgc1893
Officiant: a.bergstrom.ukulele
Hair & makeup: @totalimagehairandmakeup
DJ: @dancetraxmobiledjs
Photography: @ariellegallionephotography
Video: @samevansfilms, @3lselevated, @nateweisephoto, @lawrenceconnorfilms
Florals: @carouselflowershop
School bus: @twftransportation
Decor rentals: @dishanddecorvintagerental
Cake: @cakebros
Audio guest book: @afterthetone.co

Cortney & Dane

This couple married in the backyard of the bride’s childhood home & celebrated with dinner & dancing at the neighboring country club. The day after the wedding, guests returned to the home for a catered thank you & farewell brunch. The couple offered a nod to their love for good wine with grape themed cufflinks for him and clutch purse for her. And because they are always looking for good light-hearted fun, they brought in pizza and light up cotton candy as late night snacks.

Planner/coordinator: SouthWind Events | Ceremony venue: Bride’s parent’s home | Reception venue: Butterfield Country Club
Photographer: J Lauryn Photography | MUA: ICannye Transformation Gallery | Band: Opal Staples Orchestra | DJ: DJ J Funk
Floral & Decor: Yanni Event Design | Transportation: Premier Trolley and Limo | Brunch caterer: ChefLa Cooks

Planner/coordinator: SouthWind Events
Ceremony venue: Bride’s parent’s home
Reception venue: Butterfield Country Club
Photographer: J Lauryn Photography
MUA: ICannye Transformation Gallery
Band: Opal Staples Orchestra
DJ: DJ J Funk
Floral & Decor: Yanni Event Design
Transportation: Premier Trolley and Limo
Brunch caterer: ChefLa Cooks

Cynthia & Marco

Planner/Coordinator: SouthWind Events | Venue: The Clubhouse at Dolphin Lake | Photographer: Deborah J Photography | Florist: Marianos
Decor: A Monet Events | Desserts: Maricarmen Sweets | DJ: Lupita Valencia | Mariachi: Mariaichi Angeles de Puebla | Caterer: Taqueria - El Siete
Hotel: Hilton Oak Lawn | Dress shop - Bridal (where purchased): David's Bridal | Tuxedos/Suits: Men's Warehouse | Shoes - Bridal: David's Bridal
Make Up Artist - Bridal: ICannye Transformation Gallery




Planner/Coordinator: SouthWind Events Venue: The Clubhouse at Dolphin Lake Photographer: Deborah J Photography
 Florist: Marianos | Decor: A Monet Events
Desserts: Maricarmen Sweets
DJ: Lupita Valencia
Mariachi: Mariaichi Angeles de Puebla
Caterer: Taqueria - El Siete
Hotel: Hilton Oak Lawn
Dress shop - Bridal (where purchased):
David's Bridal
Tuxedos/Suits: Men's Warehouse
Shoes - Bridal: David's Bridal
Make Up Artist - Bridal: ICannye Transformation Gallery

Diamond & Jeff

Planner: @southwind.events | Venue: @hyattregencyschaumburg | Bridal makeup: @quiana.mua | Bridal hair: @stylesbyeretta
Bridesmaids makeup: @diamondb3auty | DJ: @djflo05 | MC: @saysofresh | Photography: @jermainehortonphotography | Videography: @goodweddingfilms
Bridal florals: @bkfloralandevent | Decor: @southwind.events | Specialty sweetheart & cake tables: @ellierosechicago
Dance floor, sofas, & sweetheart backdrop: @SatinChair | Photobooth (cocktail hour): @lavish_exposure | 360 Photobooth: Pict’r Junkie Booths
Cake: @oakmillbakery | Violinist: Regina - The Barefoot Violinist | Officiant: @shewilla | Bridal gown #1: @oliviabottega
Bridal gown #2: Rebecca Ingram for @maggiesotterodesigns | Bridal headpiece: @aiandeva | Men's attire: @theblacktux





Planner: @southwind.events
Venue: @hyattregencyschaumburg
Bridal makeup: @quiana.mua
Bridal hair: @stylesbyeretta
Bridesmaids makeup: @diamondb3auty
 DJ: @djflo05 | MC: @saysofresh
Photography: @jermainehortonphotography Videography: @goodweddingfilms
Bridal florals: @bkfloralandevent
Decor: @southwind.events
Specialty sweetheart & cake tables: @ellierosechicago
Dance floor, sofas, & sweetheart backdrop: @SatinChair
Photobooth (cocktail hour): @lavish_exposure 360 Photobooth: Pict’r Junkie Booths (360)
Cake: @oakmillbakery
Violinist: Regina - The Barefoot Violinist Officiant: @shewilla
Bridal gown #1: @oliviabottega
Bridal gown #2: Rebecca Ingram for @maggiesotterodesigns
Bridal headpiece: @aiandeva
Men's attire: @theblacktux

Jackie & Matt

See the big day for Jaclyn and Matt unfold at the The Rookery Building and JW Marriot; so much beauty and attention to detail went into creating the vision for this special couple!

Venue: The Rookery Building | Officiant: Christian Perry | Photo/video: Uriel Photography | Florist: Art of Imagination | Dessert: Do-Rite-Donuts
Baker: @natalia.bakes04 | Caterer & Bar: Jewel Catering | Transportation: Second City Trolley | DJ: JakeShoreDrive
Ceremony Musician: Cloud Gate String Quartet | Hair: Von Karl Bridal & Hair by Amanda | Makeup: Deco Adamo
Pizza: Phil Pizza O'Doro | Draping: Art of Imagination | Hotel: JW Marriott & Kimpton Grey


Venue: The Rookery Building
Officiant: Christian Perry
Photo/video: Uriel Photography
Florist: Art of Imagination
Dessert: Do-Rite-Donuts
Baker: @natalia.bakes04
Caterer & Bar: Jewel Catering
Transportation: Second City Trolley
DJ: JakeShoreDrive
Ceremony Musician: Cloud Gate String Quartet
Hair: Von Karl Bridal & Hair by Amanda Makeup: Deco Adamo
Pizza: Phil Pizza O'Doro
Draping: Art of Imagination
Hotel: JW Marriott & Kimpton Grey

Jamika & Kanton

Planner: @southwind.events | Venue: @eventinleyparkconventioncenter | Photography: @jlaurynphoto | Videography: @goodweddingfilms
Bridal makeup: @nickirouge | Bridal hair: @designsbydawn_1 | Bridal florals: @thrivefloraldesigns | Cake: @cr8cakes | Decor: @elegantdecororland
DJ: @guice____ | Cocktail Hour Music: @prettyflutegyrl | Photobooth: @rgmlentertain | Transportation: @djdrobdatninja | Officiant: Felix Beard, Jr





Planner: @southwind.events
Venue: @eventinleyparkconventioncenter Photography: @jlaurynphoto
Videography: @goodweddingfilms
Bridal makeup: @nickirouge
Bridal hair: @designsbydawn_1
Bridal florals: @thrivefloraldesigns
Cake: @cr8cakes | Decor: @elegantdecororland
DJ: @guice____
Cocktail Hour Music: @prettyflutegyrl Photobooth: @rgmlentertain
Transportation: @djdrobdatninja
Officiant: Felix Beard, Jr

Jennifer & Aaron

When adoration and passion collide with genuine friendship, you get the perfect love story that Jenn & Aaron share. These two Texas lovers met after the “right” swipe and dated for just 2 years before deciding on forever. They were the most relaxed and non-stressed couple during the planning process, with most responses to vendor questions being “whatever you think is best.” Their focus for the day was simply to say “I do” and have a great party with their closest loved ones in Jenn’s hometown. After seeing the roof top views and the art deco vibe of the Penthouse Hyde Park, they knew it was the perfect space for their intimate and joyful celebration. Before the night was over, they both said this was the best wedding ever!   

Venue: @thepenthousehydepark | Catering: @cocinafusioncatering | Photography: @jlaurynphotography | Videography: @j.j_films
Florals: @Belle_epoque_floristry | Beauty team: @nickirougebridalteam | Hair: @beautypowerhouse | Makeup: @beautybycharissek; @according2fred
DJ: @djflo05 | Cake: @panacheganache | Hotel: @sophyhotel | Transportation: @annetheservices




Venue: @thepenthousehydepark
Catering: @cocinafusioncatering
Photography: @jlaurynphotography Videography: @j.j_films
Florals: @Belle_epoque_floristry
Beauty team: @nickirougebridalteam
Hair: @beautypowerhouse
Makeup: @beautybycharissek; @according2fred
DJ: @djflo05
Cake: @panacheganache | Hotel: @sophyhotel Transportation: @annetheservices

Jess & John

Once upon a time, a beautiful Jersey girl met a handsome Midwest guy at a mutual friend’s wedding. After dating long distance for a while, he convinced her to move to Chicago. Fast forward to the day when their forever began with a stunning celebration at the Bridgeport Arts Center. Jess and her mom meticulously curated this magical floral design, filling this warehouse space with the sweet aroma of these stunning florals provided by Art of Imagination.

Planner: @southwind.events  | Venue: @bridgeportartcenter | Photography: @nikolemariephoto | Florals/Decor: @art_imagination
Hair: @hairbyramsay | Makeup: @kellylabanco_mua | Catering: @jewelleventscatering | Bar: @venuelogic | Band: @magnificent.events
Photo booth: @lavish_exposure | Officiant: @jd1amond | Transportation: @midwesttransitsystem | Cake: @portilloshotdogs






Planner: @southwind.events
Venue: @bridgeportartcenter
Photography: @nikolemariephoto Florals/Decor: @art_imagination
Hair: @hairbyramsay
Makeup: @kellylabanco_mua
Catering: @jewelleventscatering
Bar: @venuelogic | Band: @magnificent.events
Photo booth: @lavish_exposure
Officiant: @jd1amond
Transportation: @midwesttransitsystem
Cake: @portilloshotdogs

Jill & Brandon

Planner: @southwind.events | Bridal hair & makeup: @laclairebeauty | DJ: Gil - @djchicagogram | Photography: @annkamphoto
Florals: @savilleflowers | Bouquets: @samsclub | Cake & cupcakes: @mollyscupcakeschicago | Caterer: @jewelleventscatering | Photo booth: Jade - @pixsterchicago





Planner: @southwind.events
Bridal hair & makeup: @laclairebeauty
DJ: Gil - @djchicagogram
Photography: @annkamphoto
Florals: @savilleflowers | Bouquets: @samsclub
Cake & cupcakes: @mollyscupcakeschicago Caterer: @jewelleventscatering
Photo booth: Jade - @pixsterchicago

Kamarri & Rafael

When Italian inspiration, Midwest charm, and LA chic merge in Lake Forest, IL, you get the celebration of Kamarri & Rafael. This celebration at the Armour House combined history, culture, beauty, and elegance in one of the most beautiful venues in the area. 

Planner: @southwind.events | Photo: @lusia_studio_photography | Ceremony: @saintsjfx_wilmette | Reception: @armourhouseweddings
Floral: @lavenderfieldsflorist | Hair & makeup: @glamatelierchicago | Dj: @blesstonio | Ceremony musician: Thomas Bowling | Mariachi: Oscar Vivas
Cake: @oakmillbakery | Chair rental: @covered_affairs | Transportation: @sentinelconsultinggrp




Planner: @southwind.events
Photo: @lusia_studio_photography
Ceremony: @saintsjfx_wilmette
Reception: @armourhouseweddings
Floral: @lavenderfieldsflorist
Hair & makeup: @glamatelierchicago
Dj: @blesstonio
Ceremony musician: Thomas Bowling Mariachi: Oscar Vivas
Cake: @oakmillbakery
Chair rental: @covered_affairs
Transportation: @sentinelconsultinggrp

Keshonna & Obie

Planner: @southwind.events | Venue: @jwmarriottchi | Photography: @Jlaurynphotography  | Videography: @thischarmingheart
Florals & decor: @siblanaevents | Bridal Hair: @quinceebooker, @nickirougebridalteam | Bridal Makeup: @daniellerochonmakeup
Party Makeup: @beautybybeshara, @cmitchellartistry, @nickirougebridalteam
Party Hair: @polishedcrownstudio, @beautypowerhouse, @iprotecttresses, @nickirougebridalteam
String quartet: @divisistrings  | DJ: @djmatrix  | Sound: @yaboidiggs | Ballerina: @msb_dance_ | Choreographer: @_shaesalady
Cake: @alliancebakery | Photo booth: @lavish_exposure






Planner: @southwind.events
Venue: @jwmarriottchi
Photography: @Jlaurynphotography Videography: @thischarmingheart
Florals & decor: @siblanaevents
Bridal Hair: @quinceebooker, @nickirougebridalteam
Bridal Makeup: @daniellerochonmakeup
Party Makeup: @beautybybeshara, @cmitchellartistry, @nickirougebridalteam
Party Hair: @polishedcrownstudio, @beautypowerhouse, @iprotecttresses, @nickirougebridalteam
String quartet: @divisistrings | DJ: @djmatrix Sound: @yaboidiggs | Ballerina: @msb_dance_ Choreographer: @_shaesalady
Cake: @alliancebakery
Photo booth: @lavish_exposure

Mahlet & Heath

We celebrated love and culture during this beautiful Ethiopian wedding. Mahlet and Heath married at the St George Orthodox Church in Cicero, IL and then celebrated their union at the enchanting Cuneo Mansion, where scenes from “My Best Friend’s Wedding” were filmed. Every moment of this day was pure magic.

Planner/coordinator: @southwind.events | Ceremony Venue: @stgeorgecicero | Reception venue: @loyola_cuneomansion | Makeup: @makeupbycapri_
Floral & Decor: @sbblooms | Drapery & lighting: @uuaadesign | Photo: @visi_studio | DJ & String duet: @funktasticproductions
Catering: @chicchefcatering | Transportation: @ridestg | Wedding Gown: @winniecouture | Gown Alterations: @arthurandlucca | Groom’s Tuxedo: @lorenspratt






Planner/coordinator: @southwind.events Ceremony Venue: @stgeorgecicero
Reception venue: @loyola_cuneomansion Makeup: @makeupbycapri_
Floral & Decor: @sbblooms
Drapery & lighting: @uuaadesign
Photo: @visi_studio
DJ & String duet: @funktasticproductions
Catering: @chicchefcatering
Transportation: @ridestg
Wedding Gown: @winniecouture
Gown Alterations: @arthurandlucca
Groom’s Tuxedo: @lorenspratt

Natalie & Kamsi

From East Coast charm to Nigerian traditions, this beautiful couple’s love story took root in the heart of New York City and blossomed in Chicago. They celebrated their union at Ignite Glass Studios in Chicago’s iconic Fulton Market. The couple chose unique backdrops for their portraits, embracing the artistry of the neighborhood displayed in the various murals around the venue. The interior space was with filled with vibrant colored florals, and the couple honored the groom’s heritage with a traditional Igba Nkwu ceremony at the start of their reception.  

Planner: @southwind.events | Venue: @igniteeventschi | Photo: @artisticelegancephotography | Video: @visi_studio | Catering: @cateredbydesign
Dj: @djpharaoh @sparkentgroup | Floral/decor: @bkfloralandevent | Hair: @okosalon @victimofhair | Makeup: @nikavaughanbridalartists @christinadalton.makeup
Ice cream cart: @dipsydesserts | Dress: @grace_loves_lace | Suit: @blvdier | Transportation: @midwesttransitsystem






Planner: @southwind.events
Venue: @igniteeventschi
Photo: @artisticelegancephotography
Video: @visi_studio
Catering: @cateredbydesign
Dj: @djpharaoh @sparkentgroup
Floral/decor: @bkfloralandevent
Hair: @okosalon @victimofhair
Makeup: @nikavaughanbridalartists @christinadalton.makeup
Ice cream cart: @dipsydesserts
Dress: @grace_loves_lace
Suit: @blvdier
Transportation: @midwesttransitsystem

Skylar & Jacob

Serving our country in the US Army, this incredible couple was stationed in Kansas as they started planning their big day, with expectations of being relocated soon. So they decided to get married at the most central point for all of their family across the country, Chicago. They chose the historic Rookery Building as the backdrop for their red, white & blue inspired celebration. From beginning to end, it was simply beautiful. Beautiful love. Beautiful people. And an absolutely beautiful day.

Planner: @southwind.events | Photography: @jasonkaczorowskiphotography | Bridal makeup: @nickirougebridalteam, @beautybycharissek
Bridal hair: @nickirougebridalteam, @beautypowerhouse | Wedding party makeup: @nickirougebridalteam, @beautybycharissek, @cmitchellartistry
Wedding party hair: @nickirougebridalteam, @beautypowerhouse, @kosh_khair | DJ: @djchicagogram | Venue: @therookerybuilding
Videography: @vanillavideo | Florals: @bkfloralandevent | Cake & desserts: @panacheganache | Cake pops & other sweets: the bride’s mom
Caterer: @jewelleventscatering | Photo booth: @bighugsphotobooth | Draping: @art_imagination






Planner: @southwind.events
Photography: @jasonkaczorowskiphotography Bridal makeup: @nickirougebridalteam, @beautybycharissek
Bridal hair: @nickirougebridalteam, @beautypowerhouse
Wedding party makeup: @nickirougebridalteam, @beautybycharissek, @cmitchellartistry
Wedding party hair: @nickirougebridalteam, @beautypowerhouse, @kosh_khair
DJ: @djchicagogram
Venue: @therookerybuilding
Videography: @vanillavideo
Florals: @bkfloralandevent
Cake & desserts: @panacheganache
Cake pops & other sweets: the bride’s mom
Caterer: @jewelleventscatering
Photo booth: @bighugsphotobooth
Draping: @art_imagination