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Explore real weddings in Chicago and beyond, plus tips for planning a chic, modern celebration.

weddings • engagements • resources

 
 
 
Janie & Ryan: A Chikaming Country Club Wedding
Janie & Ryan: A Chikaming Country Club Wedding
WeddingErika WetterlinDecember 17, 2018union pier michigan, michigan wedding photographer, michigan wedding photography, chikaming country club, chikaming country club wedding, erika aileen photography, union pier wedding, union pier michigan wedding, southwest michigan wedding, southwest michigan wedding photographerComment
Our Home at Christmas
Our Home at Christmas
Our Home, PersonalErika WetterlinDecember 11, 2018christmas decor, mid century christmas decor, erika aileen photography, simple christmas decor Comments
5 Years and Things I Wish I Would've Known
5 Years and Things I Wish I Would've Known
PersonalErika WetterlinNovember 5, 2018erika aileen photography, 5 things I wish I would've known starting a photography business, 5 things I would've told myself, erika aileen, midwest and destination wedding photographer Comment
Lauren & Rob: A Chicago River & North Avenue Beach Engagement Session
Lauren & Rob: A Chicago River & North Avenue Beach Engagement Session
EngagementErika WetterlinSeptember 25, 2018chicago river engagement, chicago engagement, chicago engagement session, north avenue beach engagement, north avenue beach engagement session, downtown chicago engagement session, chicago river, chicago wedding photographer, chicago engagement photographerComment
Glacier & Banff
Glacier & Banff
PersonalErika WetterlinSeptember 12, 2018glacier national park, banff, banff canada, canadian rockies, erika aileen photography, erika aileen, destination photographer, Destination photographer, destination wedding photographer Comments
Featured: Summer Wedding Inspiration on Grey Likes Weddings
Featured: Summer Wedding Inspiration on Grey Likes Weddings
WeddingErika WetterlinJuly 27, 2018erika aileen photography, grey likes wedding, grey likes weddings, artifact uprising, macaronsComment
Janie & Ryan: A Galien River Park & New Buffalo Engagement Session
Janie & Ryan: A Galien River Park & New Buffalo Engagement Session
EngagementErika WetterlinJuly 5, 2018galien river park, galien river park engagement, new buffalo, new buffalo engagement, erika aileen, erika aileen photographyComment
Rachel & Chad: A Cliff House Maine Wedding
Rachel & Chad: A Cliff House Maine Wedding
WeddingErika WetterlinJune 19, 2018cliff house maine, cliff house, maine wedding, york maine wedding, york wedding photographer, maine wedding photographer, erika aileen photography, maine coast, east coast weddingComment
Rachel & Mike: A Beacon Hill Portrait Session
Rachel & Mike: A Beacon Hill Portrait Session
EngagementErika WetterlinJune 14, 2018erika aileen photography, boston, boston ma, beacon hill, beacon hill boston, boston wedding photographer, boston wedding, beacon hill portrait session, erikaaileen, erika aileen Comment
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Farewell to summer 🐝
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Outdoor celebrations have my heart, especially at Greencrest. As with anything they’re not without challenges (read: weather). But, having a team of experienced vendors that you trust to have your best interests
A ringing endorsement to take time away from work & wedding planning.
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So grateful for Annalise & Andy trusting me with documenting their engagement. Already looking forward to their wedding next year with @emilyventuradesigns in Haw
From ☀️ to 🕯️

I love an untouched design and the careful curation of each element. But, what brings the design to life is in the experience - the people.

It makes my day *my year* when I talk to couples who are prioritizing the experience, not jus
Don’t let people tell you bridal portraits are out of trend. Moments from @lecollectifgathering. 

More coming soon!

Host planner, designer & florist: @kalebnormanjames
Host planner & designer: @smithjamesevents
Host photographers: @am
An evocative European manor nestled in the quiet countryside of southern Michigan.
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It’s impossible to be at @greencrest_manor and not feel the magic of the entire experience. From the tree-lined drive, lush gardens, and exceptional ho
You don’t want a cookie-cutter experience, do you?
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Neither did Courtney & Paul. Opting out of the more traditional reception, they focused on the experience of their friends and family throughout their roaming dinner at one of Chi
 
 


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