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Christmas Wedding: Romantic, Candlelit Ceremony Captured by Emma Mullins

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A happy couple poses for a photo with a Christmas tree in the background

Happy December everyone! We would like to wish all of your the happiest of holiday season and to kick it all off we just had to share this beautiful Christmas themed wedding day brought to you by Emma Mullins Photography. Elissa and Tommy were engaged over Christmas and so thought it only appropriate to say “I do” during the same season. 

We are in love with all the sweet seasonal touches that show up throughout their big day. So be sure to stop by the full gallery to see every last photo so that you don’t miss a single moment. 

Wedding details: invitation, shoes, rings, and boutonniere

Chicago skyline featuring skyscrapers under a cloudy blue skyWoman in robe eagerly opening a Christmas gift with a smile

Elegant wedding dresses and bouquets on a cozy couch setting

Bridesmaids toasting with champagne before the wedding ceremony

Bride in white dress putting on shoes, city view backgroundSmiling man in a suit looking handsome, ready for the occasion

Bride and groom smiling at each other in a stylish bar setting

Happy couple posing together on their wedding day, looking stunning

Last Christmas

Elissa and Tommy’s vision for a romantic, candlelit ceremony surrounded by loved ones came to life last December. After their Christmas morning engagement the year before, they knew the holidays were exactly when they wanted to become husband and wife! From the seasonal florals to the pinecone cake toppers to the snowy mist at the end of the night, the day was a perfect reflection of their personalities with a nod to the holiday. 

I especially loved how intentional this wedding was. Having met at a bar in 2016 (Elissa was bartending, Tommy her patron), they chose to have their First Look and portraits at rooftop bar Devereaux. Elissa stunned in her Sarah Seven gown, and Tommy and his groomsmen rocked Christmas socks. One highlight was Tommy’s welcome speech, a declaration of love to Elissa referencing the longest night of the year. He put on sunglasses to toast their guests, proclaiming that the days were getting longer and brighter with her in it. It was such a memorable moment!

Champagne and cocktails flowed throughout the night, and the Bluewater Kings kept the party going strong. From the Santa hats to the guest live performance by Tommy’s dad, I’d say they had a Very Married Christmas indeed!

Festive Christmas tree with lights and wooden ornaments

Elegant wedding ceremony setup with candles and string lights

Wedding aisle with chairs candles and greenery decorGroom holds elegant wedding program for ceremony details

Groomsmen in black suits posing for a wedding photoMen in suits showing off their colorful Christmas socks

Wedding kiss at a romantic indoor ceremony with brick wall

Bride with bridesmaids in emerald green dresses with bouquets

Elegant candles and place cards arranged on a wooden tableElegant Christmas wreath with initials and white ribbon

Elegant wedding reception venue with rustic brick walls and decor

Elegant candlelit dinner table with red napkins and green garlandHarlow the dog thanks wedding guests with a custom card on fabric

Cozy Christmas wedding table with evergreen garland and wreath decorChampagne being poured into a glass at a formal table setting

Elegant wedding cake with flowers and candles on a table

Wedding cake with unique pinecone and hat decor, a beautiful centerpiece

Romantic candlelight and string lights decorate the beautiful wedding venue

Man in suit with sunglasses giving a speech at an eventBride and groom enjoying a live guitar performance at their wedding

This post is sponsored by Emma Mullins Photography. Thanks for supporting our sponsors!

Accessories & Lingerie: Badgley Mischka
Bridesmaid Dresses: Dessy Collection
Cakes & Catering: Calihan Catering
Event Planning & Design: JPB Designs
Groom & His Men: Jos. A Bank
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Hair and Lashes by Kaedi
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Gillian Charnstrom
Jewelry: Mon Ami Jewelry
Jewelry: Zales
Jewelry: Blue Nile
Jewelry: Melinda Rose
Lighting and Staging: Studio AG Design
Live band: Bluewater Kings Band
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Minted
Photographers: Emma Mullins Photography
Venues: Gallery 1028
Wedding Dresses: Sarah Seven

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