Meet Ashley La Fleur, owner of La Belle Fleur Events, a Chicago-based contemporary event management agency known for their flawless execution in both wedding design and coordination. Over the years, I’ve worked with Ashley on many wedding days, and it’s always so wonderful to see her! My brides love working with her just as much as I do. Every event that that she’s coordinated with me has gone unbelievably smooth and my couples were truly able to take in the day and enjoy every little bit.
When Ashley approached me to be a part of this special shoot, I could not wait! She has a beautiful design aesthetic and I was eager to see what she would come up with for this styled session at Kitchen, a light-filled loft space in Chicago. Ashley used some of her favorite vendors, including Exquisite Designs, The Savoy Flea, Epoch Salon, Alliance Bakery, and Flirty Cupcakes. The design came together beautifully and it was so much fun to see the expression on her face as she saw her vision come to life. Ashley also had a crew of videographers at the shoot to film her first promotion video for La Belle Fleur Events and I am dying to see it! I know there are SO many good things coming her way, and I have loved watching her business grow over the last few years.
Also, this is the last week to enter our giveaway! La Belle Fleur Events and I have teamed together to give one lucky couple a styled engagement shoot. Basically, we just wanted to create another excuse for us to work together and have fun! We want to hear from couples about their favorite story together. Whether it’s about a first date, a proposal, or just something you both love doing together, we want to hear about it and then put a creative spin on it for a fun shoot! We have details on both of our Facebook pages (here and here), so be sure to enter by this Friday, April 12. You can email us at a joint account: yourlovestory2013@gmail.com.
Enjoy this behind-the-scenes with our beautiful friend and favorite planner, La Belle Fleur Events!
This goose did NOT want to participate in the photo session and video.
Sometimes birds happen.
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Kate - Love the pictures, so fresh and modern. Congratulations you two!!
Justine King - The pics are adorable! Congrats Hannah and Mike (and Chili, too!)!
Looking at these makes me miss Augie!
Brittney - SOOOO stinkin cute! LOVE LOVE LOVE
So happy for you two!
Jamie - You guys are too adorable! Can’t wait to see the beautiful wedding pics. congrats
Alyssa - Beautiful pictures Hannah and Mike! Ashley, you are the best!!
melissa_pitmancrites@hotmail.com - Absolutely love the pictures! We couldn’t be more happy for the two of you!!
Love, Matt, Liss, Morgan and Marley
Sarah - Love the blue dress, Han! Should we get her to shoot the bachelorette party???
Julie - Great pictures! You guys are so cute.
Mary Eggers - You two look so happy! I am so excited for you!
Love, Aunt Mary
Bri - Love these photos!!! Can’t wait to see more of them from your wedding in August!!
Alli - Adorable!!! Can’t wait to celebrate on the big day
Cara - Hannah, you look SO beautiful! What a happy couple!!! I love all of them, especially the one where you can see your reflection in the window! Can’t wait until August!
Derek Moore - Congrats! The pictures look great
Mo - Way to go, Biess! These pics are great! What an adorable couple!
Linda Ahrens - I can’t wait for the Wedding pictures! I don’t think you two could be more adorable
Sara Warner - Hannnn! I love these so much! So you and perfect.
Katelyn - I absolutely loved these!! You look so happy:) makes me smile!!! Love u!
Laurie KowalI - I absolutely love your photos. You have such a beautiful little family. Love you Auntie
Branden - Nice ones! I requested your weekend off today, so we got our fingers crossed! Can’t wait.
Kate Kowal - Love the pics! You guys are adorable!
Lauren - LOVE all of these! So adorable! And your outfits are so perfect Hannah!
John Petitt - Beautiful!
Ruth Petitt - The pictures look beautiful, Honey. Love the one of you on Mike’s back; maybe you can walk down the aisle like that!
Kristin - Beautiful pictures Hannah and Mike! Congrats!
Ashley, I love all of the pictures you take! You’re the best!
cynthia - Beautiful pictures! You guys look so adorable!
Rebecca - Chili looks so adorable in every picture…. I guess you guys clean up pretty well too:) Awesome pics, thanks for sharing!!
Uncle 'Pete' (John )& Aunt Barb - ALL the pictures are BEAUTIFUL !!
Amanda - I can’t even pic a favorite – they are all soo great
You guys are just too perfect together 
Colleen Kilbride - Top faves: you two sitting on steps in front of geology building with your hands clasped on your knees, the one where you’re kissing behind the frisbee ha! and the one right after the kissing frisbee when you’re walking hand in hand in front of the breakfast sign.
Just my faves faves faves! muah! so happy for you both! Well done, Beiss!
Katie - I Love them ALL!! They are so cute!! I really love Chili’s bow tie!