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Afton Vangsness
Nicole + Serge: Warm Winter Wedding on a Cold Chicago Day
On a snowy day in February, these two brought the heat with amber tones, cozy textures, mood lighting, and the best style.
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Afton Vangsness
- Jan 21
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!
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.
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.
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!
Afton Vangsness
- Dec 22, 2021
Jessica + Owen: A Fairytale Chicago Wedding
If 'Happily Ever After' was a couple, it would be Jess + Owen.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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!
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?
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!
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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