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St. Regis Chicago
August 18, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
$350
St. Regis Chicago Wedding Styled SHOOTS by Southern Bride
THIS WILL BE A “TRENDSETTER SERIES” PHOTOSHOOT
Where Wedding Designer, Lauren Bowles, of Stunning and Brilliant Chicago, will create a luxury wedding design setup that will be featured in Southern Bride Magazine and across all their digital platforms, giving wedding photographers, videographers, and content creators access to elevated, high-end spaces to capture stunning imagery, network with local wedding vendors, and inspire!
Regular Price
$395.00 See below for detailed pricing
Early Registration Now Open
$350
Date
August 18, 2025
Time
11:00 am – 5:00 pm (75 minute time slots)
Location
The St. Regis Chicago
401 E. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
401 E. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
Discover the Venue
The St. Regis Chicago
Discover a world of luxury and glamour at the five-star St. Regis Chicago, where every window offers a breathtaking panorama of the Chicago River, Lake Michigan, and Navy Pier.
Attendees will capture a Ceremony design on the St. Regis Terrace, a Reception design in the Astor Ballroom, and a Surprise Wild Card design in the Astor Prefunction Room.
Meet the Designer
Lauren Bowles: Stunning and Brilliant Events Chicago
Lauren, a Chicago native and Columbia College communications graduate, brings a unique blend of event planning, project management, and hospitality expertise to her work. Living in downtown Chicago with her family, she thrives on creating organized systems and delivering innovative solutions for over 100 weddings and events, always prioritizing her clients’ visions to ensure their joyful, memorable experiences.
Designer Inspiration
Meet the Models
Brennan + Mary
Attendees will have the opportunity to photograph this Chicago-local and real-life couple within the designed spaces.
What's Included in Your Ticket
3 Luxurious Styled Areas
You will gain exclusive access to 3 beautifully curated, designed areas, plus a flat lay at the St. Regis Chicago, designed to inspire and captivate.
Models
There will be a real couple to model in designer wedding fashion.
Times Slots
75-minute time slots are available from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Guaranteed Small Groups
Each group will consist of 6 or fewer photographers in each design area at a time.
Content Creators – Limit of 2 per design area
Designed by Stunning and Brilliant Events - Chicago
Stunning and Brilliant Chicago will be designing each space for publication in Southern Bride for The Trendsetter Series.
Social Media Collaborations
Collaboration opportunities will be available with @StyledShootsbySouthernBride with your content from the Styled SHOOTS – Chicago.
Photography Competition winners will have a special collaboration with @SouthernBride.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with the Southern Bride team, fellow photographers, videographers, and content creators in a collaborative environment. Get your work in front of the St. Regis Chicago and local wedding vendors for potential future partnerships.
Best Photography Competition with Exclusive Bonuses
$95 ADD-ON
Compete to win a feature in Southern Bride Magazine, SouthernBride.com, and across our social platforms—including Instagram! (Valued at $2,200)
All contest participants will also receive a complimentary 6-month FEATURE vendor listing on SouthernBride.com. (Valued at $750)
Winning photographers will have their digital feature from The St. Regis Chicago linked directly to their vendor listing—giving your work unmatched exposure and prestige.
Winners will be announced 4–6 weeks after the event via social media.
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Receive a 6-month FEATURED Vendor Listing with your participation in the Best Photography Competition!
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PRICING
Payment plans available at checkout via Affirm and Afterpay.
PHOTOGRAPHERS/ VIDEOGRAPHERS
CONTENT CREATORS
Early Registration
- $350
- Discount rates end July 18, 2025
Regular Pricing
- $395
Early Registration
- $250
- Discount rates end July 18, 2025
Regular Pricing
- $295
Styled SHOOTS by Southern Bride Ambassadors ALWAYS enjoy early registration pricing.
Subject to availability.
All participants must complete a photo release form after purchase to join the shoot.
Event purchases and add-ons are non-refundable unless the event is canceled (excludes flights and lodging). Tickets may be transferred to another photographer with the organizer’s approval.
Our Event Partners
Exclusive Partnership:
Shoot the Veil
Attendees of Styled SHOOTS – Chicago will receive a
1-Month FREE Trial of the NEW Shoot the Veil APP
- The coupon code will be sent after
Styled SHOOTS – Chicago Event - For new users only
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