Here’s what you need to know about creating the easiest to eat dessert table at your wedding or special event. Erin Martin with ECBG Cake Studio shares about the many options that couple’s have when creating a custom dessert bar at their wedding!
Read MoreSomewhere along the way, “natural makeup” became synonymous with bridal beauty. Brides say they want something light. Breathable. Barely there. They want to look like themselves and avoid anything that feels heavy or dramatic.
Here is the problem: wedding days are not designed for light makeup.
Hayley and Spencer got married in Chicago on the same day of the largest snowstorm of the year, but that didn't stop them from having SO much fun. And who could help having fun in a Chicago snowstorm?! We love the final edits from their wedding day and we knew that you would too!
Read MoreWhether it’s a bachelor or bachelorette getaway with friends, a mini-moon that feels a little more intentional, or the honeymoon itself, the best trips aren’t always the most obvious ones. Lindsey Gotts, author of The Life Edit, shares a curated list of the best spring travel destinations in 2026.
Read MoreMike and Lydia didn’t just plan a wedding — they did it their way, in true Chicago style, with intention and purpose. From food to location, everything about this wedding was exactly the way the couple wanted it and was true to Chicago.
Read MoreWhat is more lovely than a February wedding on a snowy day in Chicago? We love an intimate Chicago winter wedding and this one at Osteria Via Stato does not disappoint.
Read MoreOn January 29, 2026, Wish Upon a Wedding hosted its 14th Annual Blissful Wishes Gala—an unforgettable evening filled with heart, spectacle, and celebration. This year’s theme, A Night at the Circus, transformed the venue into a world of wonder, complete with bold colors, whimsical styling, and immersive entertainment that brought guests straight into the magic of the big top.
Read MoreToday we are excited to share Scott’s surprise proposal to Emily at a quiet little beach in Evanston, Illinois. It was sweet, intimate, and full of joy. The kind of moment you want to relive again and again.
Read MoreYour wedding invitation is far more than a completed step or a way to communicate logistics to your wedding guests. It introduces your aesthetic and gives guests their first emotional glimpse into the celebration you’re inviting them to be part of.
Read MoreIt was a rainy Chicago afternoon and this couple (and their photographer) went on an outing to the Field Museum to see the dinosaurs. Here's a little taste of their rainy day adventures.
Read MoreIf you’re already on this wedding planning adventure, you’ve undoubtedly realized that finding the photographer for your wedding day is kind of a big deal. Because the truth is, long after the cake is eaten and the flowers have faded, your heirloom photos are the one tangible take-away from your big day (other than your new spouse, of course!).
Read MoreIf 2025 was about rethinking tradition, 2026 is about owning your point of view. Couples aren’t asking what they should do anymore - they’re asking what feels like them. And I love that. Today’s wedding planner Nicole Fauls and owner of Urban Allure Events shares the biggest and best 2026 wedding trends.
Read MoreOne of the most critical pieces of your wedding day is your DJ and entertainment. Booking your wedding DJ is about far more than just music. Your DJ sets the tone, guides the flow of the day, and plays a major role in how your wedding actually feels from start to finish.
Before you sign a contract, here are three questions every couple should be asking their DJ.
Read MoreToday we are excited to share Adeline and Connors lovely and laidback wedding day in Chicago. They celebrated their love with a Catholic wedding ceremony at St Carlo Arctus Parish (previously) St Hedwig Catholic Church and then moved their party to Winnetka’s Community House.
Read MoreAs 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a truly unforgettable year at ECBG Cake Studio—one defined by growth, creativity, and the incredible couples and partners who trusted us with their celebrations.
Read MoreFlowers are a creative way to incorporate your heritage into your wedding day and the possibilities are endless. From festive to moody, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from. Start the process by organizing your vision and finding a floral design team with experience and knowledge of your desired aesthetic.
Read MoreCurly hair has not traditionally been accepted as the beauty standard for formal events. Especially in spaces where elegance has been narrowly defined, curls were often viewed as something to manage, soften, or change rather than something to honor. Today Nicole Bijou, owner of Nicki Rouge Bridal Team shares five reasons to wear your natural curls on your wedding day.
Read MoreBridal insider Tina Wong has organized some of Chicago’s best bridal shops by shopping timeline, with notes on who each boutique is best for. The “best” bridal shop isn’t universal—it’s the one that aligns with your timeline, style, and decision-making pace.
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