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On a beautiful snowy winters day, Julia and Kenzo said their I do’s at The Women’s Club of Evanston. Leading up to the wedding, the couple spent a great deal of time creating decor and adding personal touches which made the weekend even more special. The Women’s Club of Evanston brings a warm and homey […]

When my now-husband proposed, we knew we wanted a wedding that reflected who we were as a couple: timeless, elegant, and uniquely our own. We’ve always shared a deep connection to art—whether enjoying weekend strolls through museums or bringing back new pieces from our travels abroad. The Art Institute of Chicago was our natural choice. […]

When first meeting with Purva and Dean, they had a clear vision of hosting an intimate wedding at their favorite local restaurant, Greenwood American Kitchen & Bar. Surrounded by close family and friends, they said their I do’s in this beautiful rustic space. The venue with beautiful wood walls already provided a warm, modern rustic […]

It was so fun for our team to see Kelsey & Ben’s vision of a modern wedding at Greenhouse Loft come to life. The bride’s attention to detail and personal touches made it a night to remember! The couple chose a black and white color palette with touches of gold that fit perfectly in the […]

On a sunny July day, Nicole and Corbin celebrated their love in front of family and friends at the stunning Armour House at Lake Forest Academy. Chelsea of the Gilded Aisle Weddings, was so fortunate to be a part of the wedding day celebrations. Additionally, she loved working with such a fabulous vendor team who […]

In June of 2022, Mira Couture announced Allison Webb as the newest bridal designer joining their boutique and we were honored to help plan their launch party! Allison Webb made her debut in New York City and is now growing across the U.S. into bridal stores. Bringing fresh new wedding gown designs to Chicago “A […]

Inspiration for a destination wedding at Offshore at Navy Pier Chicago Destinations have always been a popular choice when it comes to weddings but sometimes it doesn’t always work out. Whether it be because of budget, guests not being able to attend, or even travel restrictions, this does not have to mean you can’t bring […]

Wedding day inspiration at The Sable Hotel at Navy Pier Our “Effortlessly Glamorous” themed bridal styled shoot which took place at one of Chicago’s newer wedding venues, the Sable Hotel at Navy Pier, features an alluring Hollywood red-carpet vibe with a sophisticated elegance. wedding venue : The Sable Hotel at Navy Pier Sable Hotel at […]

Since international travel has been delayed for many couples this past year, Chelsea Kiely with The Gilded Aisle Weddings wanted to bring a little bit of Europe, more specifically France, into this fabulous shoot at The Armour House at Lake Forest Academy. The inspiration drives from The Palace of Versailles focusing in on its glorious […]

On one of the busiest wedding days in Chicago on Saturday, September 4, 2021, Marlena and Michael said their I do’s at Holy Trinity Polish Church. The wedding festivities capped off at the fabulous Chicago Illuminating Company. The Gilded Aisle was so honored to be a part of this wonderful couple’s big day and what […]

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