Posts in nontraditional
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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How to Tell Everyone You're Having a Tiny Wedding

So 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.

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Top Tips for Great Photos at Your Backyard Wedding

Backyard 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!

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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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Neon Oktoberfest Inspired by Wedtoberfest: Beer Festival & Wedding Show

When Naturally Yours Events was first tasked with the responsibility of creating a lounge space at IndieWed, a Chicago wedding show, they knew that they wanted to produce a quirky and inviting space for attendees.

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Moody Industrial Microwedding at the Charcoal Factory Loft

The Charcoal Factory Loft is truly a unique venue! The industrial loft residence-turned-intimate-venue is located just north of Goose Island and was the perfect location for Lennifer and Yannick’s tiny fall wedding.

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Wedding Parade to Reclaimed Bar and Restaurant

It was a beautiful day in Chicago when Chiara and Dan tied the knot at City Hall. Their photographer, Madi Ellis, met them outside of the courthouse to take some portraits around the area and then they headed over to the Adler Planetarium and then to Humboldt Park.

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Wintertime City Hall Elopement with Photos at The Freehand

If you’re getting married at City Hall, you’ll definitely want to check out Amanda and Ryan’s day to find out how to take your marriage court ceremony next level.

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Being Bold with Event Shoppe Chicago

Check out our new Vendor Spotlight interview with Event Shoppe Chicago Owner and Lead Planner, Jennifer Price. Click the link to read more!

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Elopement at the Old Post Office in Chicago

Veronica and Dom had originally planned to be wed in October in Belfast, Ireland…but COVID had other plans. So they did what so many other 2020 couples did: they kept their date and eloped at a spectacular venue, The Old Post Office.

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Why You Should Ditch Your Big Wedding Plans and Have a Tiny Wedding

Ditching your plans to have a big, traditional wedding isn't for everyone. But if getting married sooner is the dream, here’s a bunch of reasons why tiny weddings are best.

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