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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There’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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There is just something so LOVELY about pressed dried flowers. Slightly muted, slightly cracked, and very romantic… What a perfect aesthetic for a wedding cake!
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Interview with Hassan Syed, the co-owner of HauteCarat is spilling the tea on the differences between lab diamonds and mined diamonds.
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As we start to close out the 2022 wedding season and ring in a new year, we are already seeing lots of wedding trends for 2023 weddings. Curator Gina Anderson shares some of the hottest trends she is seeing in upcoming Chicago weddings.
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Curator Michelle Cox-Vergara shares helpful tips on things to bring or purchase before the wedding day to help your wedding portraits go without a hitch, no matter the weather.
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Interested in flower preservation and repurposing your wedding florals? It is a delicate process, that if done right, can truly allow your wedding bouquets and flowers to live on forever.
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Are you looking for the ultimate wedding playlists? Eric Sampson of The DJ Firm put together his favorite playlists for you to enjoy, from partying to planning your wedding.
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With so many styles and fabrics to choose from, finding your best wedding dress silhouette can be more difficult for some brides than anticipated. Especially when you’re torn between what you’d like to accentuate and what dress fits with your vision.
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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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