Posts in Wedding Advice
Should I Ask a Friend or Hire a Professional to Officiate My Wedding?

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.

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What to Consider When Figuring Out Your Wedding Floral Budget

Many 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.

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Things to Consider When Hiring a Photographer + Videographer

Should 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!

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Elevate Your Wedding with Live Entertainment from Bluewater Kings Band

One 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.

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2024 Wedding Trends: Creating Momentous Wedding Celebrations through Décor

With 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.

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5 Ideas for Chicago Rainy Day Wedding Photos

Oh 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. 

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How to Have an Unplugged Wedding Ceremony

When 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.

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Tips for Planning the Tiny Wedding of Your Dreams

The 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….

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Chicago’s Best Wedding Show - West Loop Wedding Walk

The 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.

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5 Ideas for Making Your City Hall Wedding Special

Getting married at Chicago’s City Hall? Make your day memorable and special with these great ideas by Lisa Kathan Photography.

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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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