Weddings are often a celebration of the merging of two families; for Pankaj and Allison, their wedding day was also a beautiful blending of two cultures.

We are pleased to announce that we have been selected as a 2016 ­­winner in The Knot Best of Weddings, an award representing the highest-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families and wedding guests on The Knot!

“If rain on your wedding day is good luck, then fluffy white snow flakes must be even better, right?…”

Oh, yes. We love a winter wedding!

This holiday week, we are more thankful than ever for all of our fabulous couples, past, present and future! With thankful hearts for this busy 2015 wedding season and joy and excitement for all that lies ahead in 2016, we can’t help but share some of Ally + Doug’s recent engagement session with Amanda Sudimack at Bunker Hill Forest Preserve.

On a warm and sunny summer Saturday, bride Whitney crossed the stunning Skokie Country Club grounds, escorted by her brother, as she walked down the aisle to marry her beaming groom Jon…

“Love travels…it is not a destination, but rather a journey…”

From exiting their ceremony in a shower of fuchsia flower petals to a surprise choreographed dance at their reception, Sarah + Aaron’s big day was nothing short of fabulous.

Classic. Timeless. Elegant. These are just a few of the words that come to mind…

What started as a long-distance romance has now blossomed into a beautiful life together. After meeting through Allison’s brother, what began as a budding friendship quickly became something more, though geography was never on Allison + Jeff’s side. However, after two years of traveling I-55 and saying sad goodbyes in train stations, a job promotion allowed Allison to join Jeff in St. Louis. Jeff proposed over Labor Day weekend last year and Allison said an enthusiastic, “Yes!”

Artisan Events Principal Amanda Sudimack took a trip to St. Louis earlier this year to join this sweet couple for a portrait session.

A special thank you shout out goes to our friends at Photovision today!