It has become increasingly common for friends or family to fulfill the important role of wedding officiant. Given rising costs across the service industry, it’s perhaps unsurprising that brides and grooms are looking for ways to sign away fewer vendor checks. We are offering some thoughts on whether you should hire a friend or a wedding professional for this important wedding day role.
Read MoreMany couples are often surprised at how much wedding flowers cost. It’s not as simple as picking up flowers from Costco or Trader Joe's and expecting the same result as hiring a professional wedding florist. When you hire a professional florist, you’re paying for much more than just the flowers.
Read MoreShould I hire the same company for Photo and Video? This decision is a highly personal one and completely up to you (provided you don’t have an obligation to one company or another… see below). As a wedding photographer who manages a team of photographers and videographers, I’m always thrilled when couples book us for both services!
Read MoreOne effective way to enhance the festivity and ensure an unforgettable experience is by incorporating live music. Live bands offer a distinct charm and an engaging atmosphere that can transform any wedding by bringing an energy and presence that recorded tracks cannot match.
Read MoreEmbarking on the journey of wedding planning is both thrilling and daunting, and one of the first hurdles to tackle is setting a budget.
Read MoreWith so many possibilities for an amazing wedding experience, décor is the route to take to elevate your wedding from awesome to absolutely extraordinary. Today Siblana Event Décor is sharing the top 2024 trends in wedding décor.
Read MoreYour wedding day is one of the most important days of your life - What could possibly go wrong? Today, Paula Jimenez with Cresco Insurance discusses what wedding insurance is, the types of insurance and the coverage on your big day. If you have questions about wedding insurance, this is definitely a post to save!
Read MoreOh no! Your wedding day is approaching and the forecast is rain! You’d hoped to do your photos outdoors, but all is not lost. There are some popular Chicago locations that are great back-ups in case of rain.
Read MoreWhen couples are planning their photography with me, I strongly encourage them to consider having an unplugged ceremony. This simply means that guests are encouraged to refrain from using their phones and cameras during the ceremony.
Read about WHY and HOW you can ask your guests to participate in an unplugged ceremony for your wedding.
Read MoreThe fact is, even though you’re planning a tiny wedding, it’s not going to just “come together” magically. There are still decisions to be made and things to do, so you need to be prepared that a tiny wedding still takes some time and effort to plan….
Read MoreThe West Loop Wedding Walk returned to Chicago earlier this year, for the first time since pre-pandemic. The fourth annual show came back in full swing with its largest event ever, spanning 11 wedding venues throughout the West Loop neighborhood.
Read MoreWhen it comes to planning your perfect wedding, there is a long list of vendors to book and to-do’s to check off. One of the most technical and potentially confusing is a videographer, which is why our friend Ryan at VP Video Productions offered us some helpful tips.
Read MoreWith Spring and Summer weddings just around the corner, it’s time to think about what to wear as a wedding guest again. While a wedding’s dress code will have the most influence on what you wear, there is room to play and show your personality.
Read MoreGetting married at Chicago’s City Hall? Make your day memorable and special with these great ideas by Lisa Kathan Photography.
Read MoreLive wedding painting has been one of the hottest wedding day trends in the past several years and there has been no end to the questions that we have received about this process, cost and suggested vendors in the Chicagoland area.
Read MoreChicago 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!
Read MoreWith so many styles and fabrics to choose from, finding your best wedding dress silhouette can be more difficult for some brides than anticipated. Especially when you’re torn between what you’d like to accentuate and what dress fits with your vision.
Read MorePrenups can be an icky topic during the engagement period. If you and your partner haven’t talked about financial arrangements already, it can be a difficult and expensive process to start with a lawyer while also planning your wedding.
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