We had the opportunity to work with The Wedding Masterclass for the Chicago State of the Wedding Industry Event in March. CHI thee WED was proud to be the team curator sponsor which means that I sourced the team that put the event together. We put as many CHI thee WED Community Members in the event as possible and it ended up being a fantastic group and fantastic event!
Read MoreHiring talented people isn't enough. Here is how to assemble a team that actually works together so you can stop managing vendors and be present as the bride.
Read MoreIn June, we partnered with WedWork for a Florist and Planner Panel Discussion at Wildman BT. When it came to our attention that florists in the Chicago wedding industry wanted to connect with wedding planners in a more meaningful way, we jumped at the chance to help facilitate a postive environment for good conversations and open discussion.
Read MoreMost couples go into wedding planning with zero experience, which means they don’t always know the right questions to ask when hiring their vendor team. As a wedding coordinator, I am constantly amazed by how often I begin working with a couple only to realize they don't know the basic details of the vendor contracts they’ve already signed. If you want to protect your investment and your peace of mind, here is a guide to the key questions you need to ask before you hire each vendor.
Read MorePassport Pro is a touring event hosted by Megan Garmers and The Wedding Masterclass. As I’ve been expanding my wedding photography business to include more international destinations, this event caught my attention! Its sister event, State of the Wedding Industry (SOTWI), also took place in Chicago on March 9th at Wildman BT.
Read MorePaula Jimenez, co-owner of Cresco Stems shares the right questions to ask when looking to book your floral team for your wedding. Deciding on the right florist can be a tough decision and a pretty significant one so knowing the right place to start will help!
Read MoreKait Schmidt of Celebrait by Kait shares about Green and Red Flags when it comes to booking your wedding vendors.
Read MoreIn the fall of 2024, we were honored to host a CHI thee WED wedding vendor event at P&M Studio. P&M Studio is a natural light photography studio and event space in West Town, owned and operated by CHI thee WED Curator Emma Mullins and her partner Jeremy.
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