Alyssa + Joel: Chic, Stylish, Joyful Chicago Wedding

Man, 2020 was a doozy, but Alyssa + Joel’s marriage was a big freaking bright spot. They had already been engaged for over a year when the pandemic hit, and made the decision to move forward with their wedding, even if they had to change everything. They embody the perfect couple we love working for: a couple that’s in it for the marriage, not just an incredible party (even though their party was nothing short of spectacular). So, we charged on, pivoting at every turn to make sure the event was as comfortable and safe for their guests as possible (shoutout to their entire vendor crew for making DO!). Oh, and did I mention it was STUNNING?! We had perfect September weather in the Midwest, and these two have a stunning eye (and Company 251 is dreammyyyy). Take a peek below to see some of my favorite details. Congratulations to The Reinhertzes!

Stephanie + Tim: Meaningful, Cozy, Backyard Chicago Wedding

Stephanie + Tim had big, big plans to wed on the rooftop of the Chicago Loews downtown, but 2020 had other plans for them. But, for these two, postponing was never an option. First of all, they were eager to start their lives as husband and wife (they are PERFECT together), but their date, 10/17/20, is the groom’s late grandmother’s birthday AND Sweetest Day. It was destined to be their wedding day. So, they fast-tracked purchasing a home in Berwyn and pivoted to hosting their closest people in their backyard. It was seriously magical. Everyone pitched in, the bride got the floral arch of her dreams, and Stephanie + Tim were finally married. Congratulations to The Littles!

Andrew + Jennifer: Lovely, family-focused COVID Chicago Wedding

Andrew + Jennifer were one of the hundreds of Chicago-area couples who had to rethink their wedding due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s been quite the whirlwind for the industry (and the freaking world), but these two made the best of it. They moved their wedding to the bride’s childhood home on Dayton Street, and absolutely everyone pitched in the make this wedding a reality. There was wind and rain the morning of their September wedding, and first thing, neighbors were out sweeping the cleaning the street — the afternoon’s ceremony location. The bride’s neighbor made her wedding dress. We snaked power cables from another neighbor’s home, and others were on traffic duty (and the neighborhood cops rolled by to help locate the owner of a car parked on what would be the aisle…!) Our team was so lucky to have an incredibly hands on and knowledgeable MOB. Susie, you rule! She worked tirelessly to make sure vendors and guests alike were comfortable, especially amidst the pandemic. This was a really, really special wedding and it was an honor to be part of it.

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