FROM THE AISLE SEAT

The lead-up to John and Grace’s Peninsula Chcago Hotel wedding, began years before their big day. John and Grace were high school sweathearts but like many couples, they parted ways when college rolled around. Fast forward 10 years later, and John posted a photo of his younger brother, Mikey, on social media. Grace commented on […]

As a Chicago wedding planner, one of my favorite things about this city is the wide variety of venues available! If you want a gleaming ceremony high in the sky, an elegant reception in one of the city’s most iconic museums, or a secret garden fête with twinkling fairy lights, you can find it all […]

After almost a decade together, Jackie and Louis finally tied the knot on a gorgeous sunny afternoon in late August. Jackie and Louis are college sweethearts who met at Cornell University and bonded over their shared Greek heritage. That heritage inspired many special touches throughout their wedding day, from the ceremony, all the way to […]

The Wedding Day Basia and Kevin’s wedding day was punctuated by the most beautiful weather. Following the ceremony at the stunning St. Alphonsus Church in Chicago, they headed over for wedding to Lincoln Park for some of the most beautiful wedding photos. After that, they partied over to their venue to dance the night away […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Your wedding day is YOUR day. That means you decide what stays and goes! And although we love all wedding traditions, sometimes they just aren’t for you. That is what inspired Chelsea Kiely with The Gilded Aisle Weddings to create this vibrant and fun non-traditional styled wedding shoot at Waldorf Astoria in Chicago. Wedding Venue: […]

When planning your wedding in Chicago, it’s important to have a detailed timeline. This not only serves as a roadmap of your wedding day, but includes logistics and important details that help your wedding vendors work effectively.  The average timeline we create for our clients is around 16-18 pages long. This lengthy document ensures that […]