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3 Tips for Your Chicago Destination Elopement
3 Tips for Your Chicago Destination Elopement

Chicago is an amazing place to be married — no wonder more and more couples are coming from places like the U.K., Canada, and Australia to celebrate with a tiny wedding or elopement!

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Springtime in Paris: Modern Parisian Tiny Wedding Inspo
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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The Best Venues for Under 50 Guests
The Best Venues for Under 50 Guests

NEWLY UPDATED! One of the biggest trends is the scaled back wedding, but venues for smaller weddings can be hard to find. Read about some of the top spots in the Chicago area for small weddings.

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12 Indoor Locations for Your Tiny Wedding!
12 Indoor Locations for Your Tiny Wedding!

Cold weather in Chicago is fast-approaching, and if you’re planning to get married this winter — and we recommend keeping your party to 10 people are less for indoor ceremonies — your options are more limited in a pandemic. But here are a few creative options!

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