Mertle & Dot's wedding portfolio

Lauren & Daryl's Labor Day bash

Lauren & Daryl's Labor Day bash

A sunny, blue-sky day was the perfect backdrop for Lauren & Daryl's rooftop wedding this summer.  Over Labor Day weekend, the pair were married at the Penthouse in Hyde Park,...

Lauren & Daryl's Labor Day bash

A sunny, blue-sky day was the perfect backdrop for Lauren & Daryl's rooftop wedding this summer.  Over Labor Day weekend, the pair were married at the Penthouse in Hyde Park,...

Styled Shoot: All are Welcome at the Table

Styled Shoot: All are Welcome at the Table

How would I design my own wedding? Well, maybe a little something like this. . Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of partnering with Eliana Melmed Photography, Kirsten Westerlund...

Styled Shoot: All are Welcome at the Table

How would I design my own wedding? Well, maybe a little something like this. . Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of partnering with Eliana Melmed Photography, Kirsten Westerlund...

Elizabeth & Carlos' early summer soiree

Elizabeth & Carlos' early summer soiree

Elizabeth & Carlos had us feeling peachy keen for their June 2024 wedding! A cheerful palette of peaches and cream helped us celebrate early summer, and lots of fun greenery and...

Elizabeth & Carlos' early summer soiree

Elizabeth & Carlos had us feeling peachy keen for their June 2024 wedding! A cheerful palette of peaches and cream helped us celebrate early summer, and lots of fun greenery and...

Abigail & Brandon's joy-filled Jewish celebration

Abigail & Brandon's joy-filled Jewish celebration

One of my favorite parts of working behind the scenes on a wedding day is getting to quietly witness couples interacting with their family and friends. And let me tell...

Abigail & Brandon's joy-filled Jewish celebration

One of my favorite parts of working behind the scenes on a wedding day is getting to quietly witness couples interacting with their family and friends. And let me tell...

Hot pink, mixed floral bridal bouquet

Sophie & Paul's pretty in pink wedding

Sophie and Paul's intimate wedding was a testament to their love for each other and their families. After a cozy day getting ready together at home, the two shared personally written...

Sophie & Paul's pretty in pink wedding

Sophie and Paul's intimate wedding was a testament to their love for each other and their families. After a cozy day getting ready together at home, the two shared personally written...

Katie & Sam's saturated summer soiree

Katie & Sam's saturated summer soiree

On a hot July day, Katie & Sam tied the knot at one of Chicago's most beautiful and historic venues, Cafe Brauer. Katie, an interior designer with an eye for...

Katie & Sam's saturated summer soiree

On a hot July day, Katie & Sam tied the knot at one of Chicago's most beautiful and historic venues, Cafe Brauer. Katie, an interior designer with an eye for...