City View loft is one of my favorite Chicago wedding venues to photograph at! City View Loft is connected to Kitchen Chicago and when the two even spaces are used together it makes transition from cocktail hour into the reception. Kitchen Chicago is the lower level of the two spaces and it’s large windows and […]
Here are five things to stop stressing about on your wedding day, so you can enjoy your day and let go of all the little things that are out of your control!
What better way to ring in a new year than by marrying your best friend surrounded by your loved ones! When you think of New Years Eve, what’s the first thing that pops in to your head? For me it’s POPPIN BUBBLY 🍾🥂 The inspiration for the decor of this wedding was taken from champagne […]
Asking your best girls to stand by you on your wedding day is such an exciting part of the wedding planning process, but it’s important to know exactly what kind of a commitment you are asking of your girlfriends.
The term ‘unplugged ceremony’ may sound like wedding vendor jargon but this new trend may change the way your guests experience your wedding. In an unplugged wedding ceremony, the couples asks their guests to turn off and put away their devices and be fully present with them in the moment. As a photographer, I am […]
There are so many different people involved in your wedding day that you may forget to even think about who to tip, how much, and when to do it! For some vendors it’s expected and others are optional, so I’ve come up with a list of who you should tip and some rough guidelines on […]
You’ve been working so hard choosing vendors and planning details for your dream wedding, but what about all the little things that go into making sure your wedding is an absolute banger!? I’ve rounded up seven things, from time of day, to photo booths, to keeping everyone entertained including the kids and the ones who […]
She remained professional while also turning into a friend for my husband and I. We dealt with the unfortunate circumstance of having to postpone our original May wedding due to COVID, and Victoria was constantly reassuring, made sure we knew she was there for us to help navigate less than an ideal situation. Flash-forward to our August 16th wedding - it was absolutely perfect. She was a constant BLESSING the entire wedding day. We are forever grateful!"
I know planning your dream wedding can be stressful, heres the thing though, you don't have to do this alone!! I got you! I will be your Chicago wedding guide helping you navigate the not so fun parts of planning your best day ever! I believe you should have FUN on your wedding day! I know, crazy right? Let me prove it to you!
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