Hi Chicago Brides! We are Samuel and Maria, husband and wife wedding photographers in Chicago, IL. When we got married in 2016, we were very nervous about our wedding photos, as we are both a bit camera shy. However, we had an amazing wedding photographer who took the time to listen to our story and […]

Who is David Rothstein Music? David Rothstein Music is a live music company that was started 20 years ago with the idea that every couple should get a wedding that fits their personality perfectly. We offer couples complete music for their ceremony as well as their reception. In addition to the great live music, we […]

Who I Am Alana Lindenfeld Photography I became a wedding photographer 3 years ago when I moved to Chicago for college. I’m from Cincinnati, where I started my photography journey 6-7 years ago, and eventually fell in love with couples and wedding photography. Now I work mostly in Chicago, but have also worked in LA, […]

I can’t even begin to say how AMAZING working with Barbara was. “I am not exaggerating when I say we would have been completely lost without her. I was definitely a difficult bride, in that we were planning at a distance and balancing very, very busy work schedules as we planned, but despite my being […]

Wedding date Part of your Chicago wedding planner‘s job is to know the wedding traditions. The preferable day is Sunday – which is viewed as the luckiest day to marry, and signifies fertility and prosperity. Traditional weddings are held at the church in the morning followed by a lunch reception, however nowadays couples often choose a […]

Once Upon a Time Once upon a time, three girls, who happened to be in the hair and makeup industry, randomly met (we now call it fate) in a three-flat building. Soon, they began assisting one another with weddings and quickly discovered their passion and approach to servicing weddings was the same. A partnership was […]

Hi there, Bweddings couples! Congrats on finding Barbara! She is a gem to work with and truly personalizes the wedding experience. She will remember those little details that you mention to her and make you feel like family in a truly special way! Who is Behind the Camera My name is Rachel Mandel, and I […]

Our Berry Glamour Styled Shoot has been published in Modern Luxury Wedding Magazine, Chicago, June 2021 edition. My inspiration for this glamorous yet heartfelt styled shoot came from the world we were forced to live in. COVID put everything in perspective, and after months of being home, we all needed a clean and refreshing environment. […]

Day of Coordination Chicago I hear it often,” We don’t need a Chicago wedding planner, we can do it ourselves to stay in budget! My best friend, auntie, and neighbours will help with anything I need”. That is right, you can definitely do it yourself, however, you might not be able to save some money, […]

Know the entry and exit requirements of your destination Part of your Chicago wedding planner‘s job is to know the destination requirements. If you’re traveling outside the U.S., check the current COVID-19 requirements for the country you’re visiting. Ask the following questions: Will the country allow passport holders from your country to enter? Will you need […]