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Natural Curls for Your Wedding Day: A New Standard for Bridal Hair
Natural Curls for Your Wedding Day: A New Standard for Bridal Hair

Curly hair has not traditionally been accepted as the beauty standard for formal events. Especially in spaces where elegance has been narrowly defined, curls were often viewed as something to manage, soften, or change rather than something to honor. Today Nicole Bijou, owner of Nicki Rouge Bridal Team shares five reasons to wear your natural curls on your wedding day.

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The Best Bridal Shops in Chicago — Based on Your Shopping Timeline
The Best Bridal Shops in Chicago — Based on Your Shopping Timeline

Bridal insider Tina Wong has organized some of Chicago’s best bridal shops by shopping timeline, with notes on who each boutique is best for. The “best” bridal shop isn’t universal—it’s the one that aligns with your timeline, style, and decision-making pace.

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Luxury Wedding at Concorde Banquets
Luxury Wedding at Concorde Banquets

This couple hosted a stunning luxury wedding at Concorde Banquets surrounded by family and friends. From gorgeous decor to a specialized casino cocktail hour, this wedding couldn’t be stopped.

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Chicago Downtown Urban Wedding
Chicago Downtown Urban Wedding

A gorgeous downtown Chicago wedding at some of the city’s best photo locations: The Rookery, the brides at the Chicago River and the wedding ceremony at Fairlie in West Loop.

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Abbey and Ryan, both born and raised in Chicago, got engaged on Christmas and soon began planning their dream wedding. They tied the knot the following October, celebrating their love in the heart of their beloved city. Photography: @maloosphotograph
Boudoir Event from @audreysimperphoto Date: Saturday, January 4th 2025 Timeslots available: 9am-5pm first come first serve Location: The Hoxton Hotel Chicago 45min boudoir session, 20 images with optional add ons - $350 It’s back! Audrey Simp
EXCLUSIVE BLACK FRIDAY OFFER! From curator @heylisakathan Fresh Start Brand Sessions with Lisa Kathan Even though budgets may be tighter, this is NOT a time to sleep on your branding. In fact, it’s the perfect time to lean into it and show up
J & G’s love story feels like it’s straight out of a movie. They first met in high school, flipping burgers at “Cheeseburger in Paradise.” Life took them in different directions, but fate had other plans! Years later, on a
A perfect fall palette and a wonderful combination of traditional and non-traditional themes on a wedding day. With stunning floral and designs created by Cresco Stems, we are excited to share this stunning wedding at Fairlie Chicago for all of your
CHI thee WED Community Exclusive Styled Shoot! This styled photoshoot tells a story of love shaped by tradition, patience, and elegance. We envisioned a wedding design where the intricate art of origami would intertwine with natural beauty, creating
This wedding was a perfect blend of the couple’s personalities and shared interests, set on a Friday the 13th with a Halloween theme at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel. To add a spooky touch, Jimmy’s groomsmen wore Michael Myers ma
Juliana and Nathan’s wedding day was an unforgettable celebration of love set in the heart of Chicago. The day began with preparations at The Robey Hotel, where the couple enjoyed stunning city views from the rooftop bar. The excitement and joy
This couple said they wanted to jump in the lake for their engagement session that their photographer made it happen. We fully believe that every couple is different and can (AND SHOULD) be completely unique when it comes to their wedding. What do yo
Welcome @handledbyhamlin_events to the @chitheewed vendor community!! “Handled by Hamlin Events is a wedding and event planning/management service based in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicagoland. The team is committed to helping you navigate the
 

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