Prenups can be an icky topic during the engagement period. If you and your partner haven’t talked about financial arrangements already, it can be a difficult and expensive process to start with a lawyer while also planning your wedding.
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If you’re not into the formal rehearsal dinner vibe here are some unique, entertaining and unconventional ideas to consider. Wedding welcome cocktail party.
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Are you considering a wedding day harpist? Do you have questions about the process or about hiring professional musicians? I had the pleasure of connecting with Dawn Bishop, a professional musician based in the Chicagoland area.
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Curator Eric Sampson of The DJ Firm gives tips on how to set your wedding reception dance floor up for success.
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Wearing a white wedding veil down the aisle is a time-honored tradition but is it for you? Curator Tina Wong and the Grace + Ivory team share some style options for ditching the veil but still incorporating a similar look.
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Weddings are a significant expense but more than that, wedding photography is a large percentage of that budget. Curator Michelle Cox-Vergara shares some perspective on what most photographers take into consideration when creating their packages.
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Curator Kate Johnson of The Bridal Beauty Team breaks down what it takes to get your hair looking just like your favorite Pinterest photo on your wedding day!
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Olivia Nicoletti of Olive Fine Weddings shares some tips for hiring your wedding party transportation. Before hiring a bus for your wedding party, consider the logistics of your wedding day. If you both are getting ready outside of your ceremony location, a bus is essential to move groups of people around town efficiently. The bus ride can also be FUN!
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How much should DJ entertainment cost? The DJ Firm’s Eric Sampson (Jem) breaks down the average cost for DJ Entertainment in the Chicagoland area.
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Are you planning on engagement or wedding photos in Chicago? Find out which popular Chicago locations require a photo permit.
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With so many bridal shops, wedding gown designers, and styles to choose from…starting to shop for a wedding dress can be overwhelming. Grace + Ivory shares 8 things that every bride should know about shopping for their wedding gown.
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The trick to looking your best isn’t about having the most expensive couture dress or fanciest bespoke suit and shoes, it’s about finding a style that makes you feel the most you.
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One of the most common lingering questions wedding planners get from couples is what to tip their vendors and which vendors do they tip. Wonder no more, because I’ll cover it all in this post! So, save it, bookmark it or screenshot it to save for later.
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Today Michelle Cox Photography is giving some of my best tips for getting wedding images that capture genuine emotion and that feel totally YOU.
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How do I find the right DJ for my wedding?
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As a photographer, I’ve been asked about getting RAW wedding images a few times — but most couples doesn’t fully understand what RAW files are or how they’re used. Read more about RAW files, and find out why having RAW files from your wedding will probably not be useful for you.
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Planning on getting married at Chicago’s City Hall? Don’t go before reading this…
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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