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5 Ideas for Chicago Rainy Day Wedding Photos

Oh no! Your wedding day is approaching and the forecast is rain! You’d hoped to do your photos outdoors, but all is not lost. There are some popular Chicago locations that are great back-ups in case of rain. 

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How To Set and Shop Within Your Wedding Dress Budget

Since wedding dresses can take up to a year to make, it's often one of the first big purchases you'll make. With all the timeline pressures and endless gowns to choose from, how does a bride set and shop within their wedding dress budget?

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Wedding Dress & Veil Trends For 2024 Brides

With the 2023 wedding season wrapping up, 2024 brides are anxiously waiting in the wings for the bridal baton to be passed. Stuck between wanting to avoid dress regret and waiting for the next new thing…we understand why it can be so hard to commit to one dress and veil for your wedding day.

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How to Have an Unplugged Wedding Ceremony

When couples are planning their photography with me, I strongly encourage them to consider having an unplugged ceremony. This simply means that guests are encouraged to refrain from using their phones and cameras during the ceremony.

Read about WHY and HOW you can ask your guests to participate in an unplugged ceremony for your wedding.

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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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Cake With a Side of Sweet Smorgasbord - Dessert Tables by ECBG

Curator Erin Martin, owner of ECBG Cake Studio shares all about dessert table options for your wedding or event. Cake has generally been the centerpiece of a wedding reception however it is becoming a hot trend to add in desserts for your guests to enjoy, offering variety and fun for your guest’s sweet tooth!

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