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Your family photos are one of the main things you will look back on from your wedding day, but wrangling up your whole family to get the photos can be one of the more stressful parts of the day.

Tips for taking family wedding photos

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From the procession to the final dance song, here is a list to get you started.

The Ultimate Playlist for Your Wedding Day

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Artifact Events is the perfect space if you are looking for Chicago’s traditional industrial feel! It’s located in Chicago’s Historic Ravenswood neighborhood. This spacious and light filled venue makes for the most beautiful wedding photos! With 4 different spaces to rent out, you really have all the options you could ask for! Their main hall […]

Artifact Events – Chicago Wedding Venue

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couple kissing in front of a moving train

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The loop is Chicago’s business district and has so many amazing urban backgrounds for your engagement and wedding photos including the CTA elevated trains (or better called the L trains short for “elevated”), grunge ally ways, street art, and famous locations like the Chicago Theater! My Favorite Photo Locations in the Loop The L Trains […]

The Loop – Chicago Photo Location

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Here is the ultimate checklist of what you should do when you first get engaged.

Your Ultimate To-Do List when you First get Engaged

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crystal gardens at navy pier chicago

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Ahhhh the Crystal Gardens (insert heart eyes emoji), one of the dreamiest wedding venues in Chicago. This is the perfect location for the couples wanting an upscale tranquil conservatory vibe! Believe it or not I actually had my high school prom here! I was so gorgeous and so fun and we even went on Navy […]

The Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier – Chicago Wedding Venue

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Couple walking and laughing together at Lincoln Park Board Walk

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Lincoln Park is a public park on the North Side of the city and is the largest park in Chicago. The Boardwalk is full of native prairie plants and circles a man made pond. With the downtown skyline in the distance, this nature oasis just north of Chicago is the perfect mix of city and […]

Lincoln Park Boardwalk – Chicago Photo Location

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