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How to Save Money on Your Wedding Photography

Hiring a photographer for your wedding is one of the biggest parts of a wedding budget. Even if you’re eloping or having the tiniest of weddings, an experienced, professional wedding photographer is going to be a significant part of what you spend on your wedding. Here’s some tips on how you can fit your favorite photographer into your budget.

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The Best Venues for Under 50 Guests

NEWLY UPDATED! One of the biggest trends is the scaled back wedding, but venues for smaller weddings can be hard to find. Read about some of the top spots in the Chicago area for small weddings.

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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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Brandi & David's City Hall Elopement

So many couples rearranged their wedding plans during the COVID pandemic and were married at Chicago’s City Hall. Take a peek at Brandi & David’s sweet day this past October.

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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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Christmas Fantasy Wedding Inspiration

Everything about this Christmas fantasy tiny wedding dinner was beautifully perfect.

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Urban Allure Events 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

Team Urban Allure Events curated a holiday gift guide especially for you!

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12 Indoor Locations for Your Tiny Wedding!

Cold weather in Chicago is fast-approaching, and if you’re planning to get married this winter — and we recommend keeping your party to 10 people are less for indoor ceremonies — your options are more limited in a pandemic. But here are a few creative options!

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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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The Latest in Chicago Tiny Weddings: I Do's Brought to You

Often couples want great photography and wedding memories, but they just don't want to "deal with it." They don't want to come up with an officiant, a location, decor, etc, and so many times they end up at City Hall to be married.⁠

Well guess what?! There IS A BETTER OPTION! ⁠

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Sweet City Hall Ceremony & Garfield Park Conservatory Photos

Just a few days before Chicago’s COVID-19 restrictions went into effect, Jillian and Matthew were married at city hall, and spent some time strolling Garfield Park Conservatory with their photographer.

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Emma and Wesley’s Rustic Wedding with Urban Vibes

This right here is rustic wedding goals! Click to see this beautiful destination wedding, only two hours away from Chicago and the perfect setting for a woodsy wedding.

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