Christmas Wedding: Romantic, Candlelit Ceremony Captured by Emma Mullins

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 sky Woman 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 background Smiling 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