Afton Events Blog | Chicago, Illinois

Allie + Nick: Grand and Glamorous Downtown Chicago Wedding

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2 days ago

Allie + Nick: Grand and Glamorous Downtown Chicago Wedding

If you are into timeless elegance, luxe details, and opulence in the heart of Chicago, you've come to the right place!

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Toni + Nick: Chicago-Focused Loft Wedding

Afton Vangsness

Jan 12

Toni + Nick: Chicago-Focused Loft Wedding

It was a quintessential Chicago wedding day for Toni + Nick, giving their guests who traveled from near and far a taste of the Second City.

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Elisa + Myles: Garden-Inspired Country Club Wedding

Afton Vangsness

Jan 7

Elisa + Myles: Garden-Inspired Country Club Wedding

Rich in family history, Elisa + Myles got married at an Illinois country club embellished with lush floral in shades of lilac and violet.

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Kristen + Paul: Trendy Tequila-Filled Chicago Wedding

Afton Vangsness

Dec 28, 2021

Kristen + Paul: Trendy Tequila-Filled Chicago Wedding

Kristen + Paul have been having fun together for over a decade, and their wedding day was a true celebration of more good times to come!

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Jessica + Owen: A Fairytale Chicago Wedding

Afton Vangsness

Dec 22, 2021

Jessica + Owen: A Fairytale Chicago Wedding

If 'Happily Ever After' was a couple, it would be Jess + Owen.

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Kate + Bruno: Modern and Moody Illinois Wedding

Afton Vangsness

Dec 14, 2021

Kate + Bruno: Modern and Moody Illinois Wedding

Kate and Bruno were originally supposed to have a Halloween wedding, but we're firm believers in moody vibes all year round!

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Alexa + Pat: Chic Illinois Summer Wedding

Afton Vangsness

Dec 3, 2021

Alexa + Pat: Chic Illinois Summer Wedding

On a hot summer day, at an affair filled with green scenery and all-white everything, Alexa + Pat got married and partied all night long!

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Afton Vangsness

Sep 14, 2021

Alex + Dan: Romantic West Loop Wedding

The day started out gloomy, but the clouds parted and sun shone just in time for Alex + Dan's rooftop wedding ceremony - it was meant to be!

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Afton Vangsness

Dec 14, 2020

Liz + Joe: Timeless Chicago Wedding

Between the stunning city views and the glamorous outdoor affair, Liz + Joe's timeless wedding day is guaranteed to never go out of style.

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Afton Vangsness

Dec 4, 2020

Jaclyn + Kyle: Modern Chicago Wedding

Jaclyn + Kyle know how to have a good time, and their day was the perfect representation of them - fun, inviting, and impossibly cool.

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Luxe Neutrals for Autumn: Chicago Wedding Inspiration

Afton Vangsness

Nov 16, 2020

Luxe Neutrals for Autumn: Chicago Wedding Inspiration

We're gearing up for Thanksgiving, and we have the perfect recipe for a fall wedding: warmth, glam, texture, and lush florals.

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Moody Vibes for Fall: Chicago Wedding Inspiration

Afton Vangsness

Nov 2, 2020

Moody Vibes for Fall: Chicago Wedding Inspiration

What better way to celebrate Halloween than with a wedding full of moody vibes?

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Brenna + Luke: Ethereal Wisconsin Wedding

Afton Vangsness

Oct 28, 2020

Brenna + Luke: Ethereal Wisconsin Wedding

On a picturesque summer day, Brenna + Luke had the most gorgeous wedding straight out of a fairytale.

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An Amethyst Affair: Rockford, Illinois Styled Shoot

Afton Vangsness

Oct 14, 2020

An Amethyst Affair: Rockford, Illinois Styled Shoot

An Amethyst Affair mixes an industrial setting with romantic touches and shades of violet throughout.

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Megan + Cameron: Illinois Intimate Ceremony

Afton Vangsness

Oct 5, 2020

Megan + Cameron: Illinois Intimate Ceremony

Megan + Cameron's wedding was a long time coming. After over eight years together, and one wedding postponement, they finally got married!

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Afton + Chad: Las Vegas Destination Wedding

Afton Vangsness

Sep 28, 2020

Afton + Chad: Las Vegas Destination Wedding

Today is my wedding anniversary, so what better time to re-live the day and invite you all to come along?

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Amanda + Felipe: Chicago Intimate Wedding

Afton Vangsness

Sep 22, 2020

Amanda + Felipe: Chicago Intimate Wedding

Couples with weddings planned for 2020 have not had an easy time. Amanda + Felipe are no exception, but they got married anyway!

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Afton Vangsness

Sep 11, 2020

Boho-Style Elopement Inspiration

Back before intimate weddings were ALL THE RAGE (aka pre-pandemic), Afton Events planned a dreamy elopement styled shoot.

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