FROM THE AISLE SEAT

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 […]

On a beautiful June Saturday in Lake Forest, Caroline and Ben said “I Do” The Wedding Day There’s something so wonderful about a classic June wedding, and Caroline & Ben’s big day was no exception!  With the ceremony and reception set at the bride’s hometown church and club in Lake Forest, the day was filled […]

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 […]

Planning Jenna and Frank’s wedding during a pandemic was not the easiest thing — especially in the City of Chicago. With mask and gathering mandates changing weekly, it kept our team on it’s toes. The day started with the ladies getting ready at the University Club of Chicago before heading to the ceremony at St. […]

When Hanna and Michael reached out to me about planning a wedding in Chicago from their home in California, COVID still ravaged the world. I toured several venues with Hanna’s mom while Hanna and Michael joined in virtually from afar. They ultimately chose The Michigan Shores Club after falling in love with the old world […]

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 […]

The Hyatt Zilara Cancun in Mexico sits on a pristine stretch of white sand beach in Zona Hotelera (Hotel Zone).  Imagine a seaside ceremony adorned with beautiful flowers followed by a tropical wedding reception under the stars. With your toes in the sand, you can tie the knot with your closest friends and family. Your […]

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 […]

Italy offers an untold of array of spectacular venues for your destination wedding and Masseria Salamina is no exception. The castle-like agriturismo in the Fasano area of Puglia exceeds expectations for a fairytale setting in the Italian countryside. Italian destination wedding venue in the Apulian countryside “Masseria” means a farm but in Italy it feels […]