Whether you are shopping for a special 2025 bride in your life, looking to treat yourself, or need an easy list to forward to mom, fiancé, or your maid of honor: let us, at Grace + Ivory, take care of the shopping! We get it, your wedding year is filled with endless to-do lists and there’s already so much to get…so figuring out your bridal essentials on top of it all can be overwhelming.
Read MoreWith so many styles and fabrics to choose from, finding your best wedding dress silhouette can be more difficult for brides than anticipated. Especially when you're torn between what features you’d like to accentuate and what dress style fits with your vision and venue. Today Grace + Ivory shares some of their favorite wedding dress silhouettes.
Read MoreThe wedding industry is constantly evolving, with new trends emerging that reflect couples' desire for personalization, simplicity, and meaningful experiences. In recent years, we've seen a shift away from traditional norms as more couples opt for unique and personally detailed celebrations. Let’s explore some of the most exciting trends shaping modern weddings and how couples are making their big day their own.
Read MoreWe live in the social media age and with that comes a brand new wedding trend -hiring a professional wedding content creator. Regardless of “follower count”, we are seeing couple’s choose to have this new perspective of capturing moments from their wedding day and quite honestly, we are loving it!
Read MoreIt 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 MoreToday Nerissa B Modern Calligraphy shares some of the newest trends in wedding calligraphy. Not only can you have gorgeous calligraphy involved in your wedding day but you can have a memorable guest experience, while also ticking off the box for wedding favors!
Read MoreIn an era where environmental consciousness is at the forefront of our minds, it's no surprise that couples are increasingly looking for ways to make their wedding celebrations more sustainable. From reducing waste to supporting local artisans, there are numerous ways to plan a wedding that's not only beautiful but also eco-friendly.
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 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 MoreSo you’re planning to elope or have a tiny wedding? Here are a few tips to help ease your family and friends into your tiny wedding plans.
Read MoreThe Do’s and Don’ts for the best way to maximize your floral budget from the Director of Design at Urban Allure Events! With over ten years of experience in the wedding and event industry, Michelle shares her advice for staying on budget in a time when wedding costs are at an all time high.
Read MoreBackyard weddings are so charming and personal -- they're a favorite for their intimacy and personality.
But summery backyard weddings can also pose some challenges when trying to get the best, beautifully lit photos. Here are some important things to keep in mind if you're planning on getting married in a backyard. Your photographer will thank you!
Read MoreWhat do you think of when you think about ice cream cakes? Did you know that ice cream cakes can also be gourmet, elegant showstoppers? That’s where Bartleby’s ice cream wedding cakes come in!
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 MorePicking out an outfit for any regular event can be tough sometimes, so choosing what outfits to wear on your wedding weekend can be overwhelming to say the least. Curator and stylist Grant Alexander, owner of G ALXNDR is giving style tips for planning all of your wedding weekend looks.
Read MoreThere’s nothing quite as wonderful as a winter wedding! From the picturesque snow scenes, to the greenery, to the gown fit for a winter queen…2023 and 2024 winter brides; we can already feel the magic.
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