Let’s Talk: Full-Service Wedding Planner vs. Wedding Coordinator vs. In-House Venue Coordinator

Curator and Lead Wedding Planner Gina Anderson breaks down the difference between full service wedding planners, wedding coordinators and venue managers. The terms are similar but their jobs are actually pretty different!

Tips & Tricks, Event Planner, Wedding Planner, Wedding Coordinator, Venue ManagerNicole FaulsMay 4, 2023Urban Allure Events

Springtime in Paris: Modern Parisian Tiny Wedding Inspo

This Gilded Age mansion – inspired by a French château – was the perfect venue for a tiny modern springtime Parisian-themed wedding shoot.

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Should You Tip Your Wedding Vendors?

One of the most common lingering questions wedding planners get from couples is what to tip their vendors and which vendors do they tip. Wonder no more, because I’ll cover it all in this post! So, save it, bookmark it or screenshot it to save for later.

Curator - Event Planner, Tips & Tricks, Wedding Tips, Event Planner, Tipping, VendorGina AndersonApril 20, 2022Urban Allure Events, Michelle Cox Photography

Being Bold with Event Shoppe Chicago

Check out our new Vendor Spotlight interview with Event Shoppe Chicago Owner and Lead Planner, Jennifer Price. Click the link to read more!

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Christmas Fantasy Wedding Inspiration

Everything about this Christmas fantasy tiny wedding dinner was beautifully perfect.

Urban Allure Events 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

Team Urban Allure Events curated a holiday gift guide especially for you!

Ad, Bespoke, Beverages, Wedding Tips, Wedding Advice, Blog, Brewery, Budget, Casual, Christmas, Classic, Colorful, Coronavirus, Covid, COVID-19, Cozy, Curator - Event Planner, Decor, Dog, Edgy, Elegant, Event Planner, Gifts, Groom, Hair/Makeup, Intimate, LGBTQ+, Linens, Luxury, Minimalist, Modern, Pandemic, Pets, Photographer, Photography, Registry, Sexy, Succulents, Things To Do, Tips & Tricks, UniqueNicole FaulsDecember 7, 2020Dagne Dover, Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, Blissy, Herschel, Cuyana, Bombas, Anthropologie, Mixology & Craft, Feeding Francis, Feeding Francis Salt Co., Voluspa, Onyx & Rose, Maxbone, FujiFilm, Amazon, Dr. Martens, Skims, Canna Style, Otherland, Smudge Wellness, Winc Wine, Nordstrom Rack, Sephora, Slip, Charlotte Tillbury, Ugg, Spaderma, Diptyque, Nordstrom, Smitten Boutique, Occulus, Estelle, bareMinerals, Color Street Nails, Lush, Mario Badescu, Ulta, Daily Harvest, Alani Nu, Brumate, Fit by Katy, Lululemon, Joule, Breville, Plants Delivered Chicago, Alicia Mohr, HauteCarat, AIRE Ancient Baths, LoveSac, Ninja, Click and Grow, Nest, Madewell, Michael Ochs, Taschen, Coming Soon, Uncommon GoodsComment

Why You Should Ditch Your Big Wedding Plans and Have a Tiny Wedding

Ditching your plans to have a big, traditional wedding isn't for everyone. But if getting married sooner is the dream, here’s a bunch of reasons why tiny weddings are best.

The Latest in Chicago Tiny Weddings: I Do's Brought to You

Often couples want great photography and wedding memories, but they just don't want to "deal with it." They don't want to come up with an officiant, a location, decor, etc, and so many times they end up at City Hall to be married.⁠
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Well guess what?! There IS A BETTER OPTION! ⁠

Tips: Planning Your Wedding During a Pandemic

UPDATED: There are a lot of things to consider when planning your wedding during a pandemic. Get some tips and info from a wedding planner and photographer!

Coronavirus, Bridal Fashion, Curator - Photography, Event Planner, Event, Photographer, Photography, Photo Tips, Tips & Tricks, Vendor, Venue, Wedding TipsLisa KathanMarch 13, 2020Urban Allure Events, Olive Fine Weddings & Events

Scott + Matt’s Moving, Romantic, Chicago Wedding

Get ready for the tears! Just wait until you hear Scott’s Father toast!

Vendor Spotlight - Once Upon A Wedding

Kelley, owner of Once Upon A Wedding, joins us for a special one-on-one interview. Click here to get to know her and her company!

Blog, Event Planner, Vendor SpotlightNicole FaulsApril 12, 2019Vendor Spotlight, Once Upon a Wedding

John, Kim and The Fishermans Inn

John and Kim met in high school on a mission trip to Biloxi Mississippi. They dated all throughout college and started a life together in Louisville. Their common love of traveling, camping and hiking have played a huge part of their life and wanted that reflected in their beautiful wedding.

Elizabeth & Tom's Power of Two

Creating an intimate setting or a party with friends - these two decided BOTH was the route they wanted to go in this fun filled wedding of “twos”

Winter Wedding Tips

Curator Olivia of Olive Fine Weddings and Events shares her wintery season tips and tricks!

Blog, Curator - Event Planner, Event Planner, Tips & Tricks, WinterOlivia NicolettiDecember 11, 2018Olive Fine Weddings & Events, Jenn JPEG, Metts Photo, RachelLizPhotography, Allie Appel PhotographyComment

Holiday Gift Guide!

Urban Allure Events shares their top 25 gifts to get your fiancé for 2018!

Subtly Sexy Rooftop Winter Wedding

Some weddings want to be edgy, cool and dare we say, sexy. See how this incredible team of wedding pro’s did just that in this styled shoot!

A Romantic Rosé Inspired Styled Shoot

This styled wedding inspiration shoot at Wandering Tree Estate is what fairytale wedding dreams are made of!

Emily & John's Zhou B Art Center Wedding

This Zhou B Art Center wedding day is full of incredible details, DIY projects, artwork and so much love!

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