Victoria Chukarov Named Winner Of The Knot Best Of Weddings 2025

19th Annual Best of Weddings Awards Recognizes Top Wedding Wedding Professionals Across U.S.

Chicago Illinois/January 18, 2025 — Victoria C Photos is pleased to announce that Victoria Chukarov has been selected as a 2025 ­­winner of The Knot Best of Weddings. This marks the 3rd year Victoria has been named as The Knot Best of Weddings award winner. This accolade represents the top local wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples on The Knot, a leading all-in-one wedding planning resource offering a comprehensive suite of digital tools to help couples throughout their planning journey.

In its nineteenth annual year, The Knot continues its long-standing tradition of supporting the expertise and outstanding service of local wedding professionals with The Knot Best of Weddings 2025. As a trusted source for couples searching for top wedding vendors across the country, this prestigious award honors those vendors on The Knot deemed by couples as reliable, dependable and consistently delivering quality service.

To determine the winners, The Knot assessed thousands of user reviews for 200,000+ wedding professionals within its Vendor Marketplace across various categories—planners, venues, officiants, musicians, DJs, florists, photographers, caterers, hair and makeup artists and more—to find the top vendors of the year. Vendors who have received at least 7 reviews on The Knot with an average score of 4.5+ in 2024 received The Knot Best of Weddings Award. These winners represent the top wedding professionals that best embody what matters to couples in their wedding planning journey.

Victoria Chukarov, the creative force behind Victoria C Photos, is a Chicago-based wedding photographer known for her timeless, romantic, and legacy-driven approach. With a love for film photography and an eye for meaningful details, Victoria captures the essence of love stories with grace and authenticity.

“I am truly honored to work with couples who trust me to document their most meaningful moments, and to receive this award is a testament to the love and connection we create together,” says Victoria.

Her work celebrates the quiet moments and deep connections that endure for generations, creating images that feel effortless yet unforgettable.

The Knot supports local wedding professionals through The Knot Vendor Marketplace, where couples can search, compare and connect to book any of the hundreds of thousands of local wedding professionals across the country all in one place. Each vendor Storefront  features insightful reviews, real wedding photos, and details about the vendor and their services. The Knot Best of Weddings award gives couples the confidence to book the best vendors to bring their wedding visions to life. In combination with years of trusted content, The Knot’s innovative technology helps all couples seamlessly plan a wedding that’s authentically them.

Wedding professionals who win The Knot Best of Weddings are members of WeddingPro, The Knot Worldwide’s business-to-business wedding brand. As the largest wedding Vendor Marketplace and community for wedding professionals, WeddingPro connects small businesses with millions of engaged couples each year on The Knot and WeddingWire, as well as with hundreds of thousands of pros in the industry. Through its online marketplaces, performance insights, educational programs and community-building events, WeddingPro is dedicated to giving wedding professionals access to the largest community of couples, a network of pros and data-backed guidance to help them grow their businesses.

For more information about Victoria C Photos, please visit us on https://www.victoriacphotos.com/

For more information about The Knot Best of Weddings and this year’s winners, please visit here.

About  Victoria C Photos is a Chicago-based wedding photography brand specializing in timeless and romantic imagery. Led by photographer Victoria Chukarov, the brand focuses on capturing meaningful moments with grace and authenticity. With a passion for film photography and an eye for detail, Victoria C Photos creates an effortless and personal experience for couples, preserving their love stories for generations.

About The Knot

The Knot is a leading all-in-one wedding planning resource offering a comprehensive suite of digital tools to help couples throughout their planning journey. Powering wedding celebrations through technology, the brand offers The Knot Vendor Marketplace, which connects couples with more than 200,000 local wedding professionals, and personalized wedding websites, invitations and registry services. The most trusted authority on wedding planning, The Knot reaches a majority of engaged couples in the US through TheKnot.com; a leading wedding planning app with the most 5-star reviews on iOS and Android, The Knot Wedding Planner; The Knot national wedding magazine; and The Knot book series. Since its inception, The Knot has inspired approximately 25 million couples to plan a wedding that’s authentic to them. Visit The Knot online at TheKnot.com and follow on social media: @TheKnot on TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest and Threads and Facebook.com/TheKnot.

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Chicago North Avenue beach Engagement

Start your Chicago engagement session with a sunrise at North Avenue Beach. As a Chicago wedding photographer, I recommend capturing the city’s natural beauty at this quiet hour—before the crowds arrive, giving you the entire shoreline to yourselves. The peaceful beach setting is perfect for those intimate moments, with the Chicago skyline in the distance.

Chicago North Avenue Beach Engagement
Chicago North Avenue Beach Engagement
Chicago North Avenue Beach Engagement

We then headed to the heart of downtown Chicago for stunning engagement photos at the Board of Trade. With the streets empty in the early morning light, we had the entire space to ourselves to capture Kate and Rob’s connection against the city’s iconic architecture. The calm atmosphere allowed us to get those timeless photos, showcasing the elegance of Chicago’s historic streets and buildings.

Kate and Rob are planning a beautiful wedding at the Rookery Building, and I can’t wait to photograph their big day. They’re such a pleasure to work with, and it’s clear their wedding day will be as perfectly planned and timeless as their engagement session.

📍 Location: North Ave Beach, Chicago

📍 2nd Location: Wrigley Building and River Walk, Chicago

📍 3rd Location: Board of Trade Building, Chicago

Chicago City Hall Wedding

Fred & Vicki | A Winter Elopement on Chicago’s Coldest Day

On December 12, 2024, Fred and Vicki got married on what might’ve been the coldest day in Chicago’s history. After saying their vows, we bundled up and headed to the Art Institute for photos, dodging icy sidewalks and laughing through the chill.

What made their day unforgettable was how they brought meaning to every tradition. Vicki put her own spin on “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence in your shoe,” and it was perfect:

  • Old: Her grandfather’s watch, a simple, beautiful way to keep her family close.

  • New: A chic fascinator that honored Fred’s British roots.

  • Borrowed: Fred’s family signet ring, full of history and legacy.

  • Blue: A silk scarf inspired by Taiwanese pottery, a nod to Vicki’s heritage.

  • Sixpence: A vintage coin sent by Fred’s dad, tying everything together.

It was freezing, but these two didn’t care. They were fully in the moment—laughing, holding hands, and making the city feel a little warmer just by being together.

Winter weddings aren’t for everyone, but Fred and Vicki made it look effortless. Their day was small, meaningful, and completely theirs.

📍 Location: City Hall, Chicago

📍 2nd Location: Art Institute of Chicago

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Chicago Greek Orthodox Wedding

I had the incredible privilege of photographing a beautiful Greek church wedding followed by a joyous celebration at the Athenian Room in Chicago!

The love and warmth radiated from every corner of the enchanting church as the bride and groom exchanged vows. It was a heartfelt ceremony filled with timeless traditions and cherished blessings.

As the festivities continued at the Athenian Room, the air was filled with laughter, clinking glasses, and the aromas of mouthwatering Greek delicacies. The intimate setting made every moment even more magical.

From capturing stolen glances to the pure bliss on the faces of the couple, I am honored to have immortalized these precious memories through my lens.

Thank you to the newlyweds for entrusting me with the task of documenting your love story. It was an honor to be a part of this incredible celebration and capture moments that will be cherished for a lifetime.

📍 Location: Athenian Room, Chicago

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