Perks of Hiring A Wedding Planner

Congratulations! You’ve gotten engaged to the love of your life and now it’s time to start planning the wedding! It’s the most exciting time….and for some, the most stressful. It feels like you have a million things on your to-do list, and they all have to be done RIGHT NOW. You can relieve a lot […]

5 Of Our Favorite Bridal Shower Gifts

What is the best etiquette for choosing a gift for the bridal shower? Should you choose a gift for the bride, or something that the couple can both use? Should you pick something from the couple’s registry, or should you choose a gift that is a bit more personal and shows how well you really […]

Trendy Fall Wedding Ideas We Can’t Resist for 2017

Are you a bride to be planning a fall wedding? We think you are going to adore this year’s fall trends for 2017, because we sure do! The trends this year are all about enjoying nature, whether it’s outdoors or bringing nature indoors – with a modern, romantic spin! Think thick evergreen garlands, beautiful natural […]

Planning the Perfect Summer Wedding and Some Great Ideas

Summer weddings are beautiful, warm and romantic! Whether you are planning a gorgeous morning wedding on the beach, or a mid-afternoon wedding in a beautiful garden, there are some important planning tips to take into consideration. Here are a few of our best tips on how to prepare the perfect summer wedding. Summer Wedding Locations […]

7 Things You Should Never Include on Your Wedding Registry

One of the first things couples do after announcing their engagement is to register for their wedding gifts. The wedding registry is an age old tradition, and began as a way of providing the home-making essentials every newlywed couple would need to begin their life together. Creating, and managing, a wedding registry is easier than […]

5 Amazing Wedding Décor Ideas That Will Wow Your Guests!

Months of excitement and planning culminate in one special night: your wedding. One of the most meticulously planned elements of most weddings is the décor! Wedding ceremony décor and wedding reception décor give the bride and groom a chance to express their personal style, combining elements of tradition and taste into one spectacular party. From […]

Should I Hire a Wedding Videographer? 5 Reasons to Consider

Capturing your special day by booking a wedding videographer may seem like a no-brainer. However, when it comes to hiring one in addition to a wedding photographer, brides tend to be on different sides of the decision. On one side a videographer can feel like just one more expense to an already costly day. After all, […]

6 Unique Wedding Favor Ideas for Winter Weddings!

Winter is a time when we cuddle up under warm blankets and snuggle up next to the one we love. Cozy fires, twinkling lights, sweet little kisses from snowflakes as they fall lazily from the sky. This time of year can make for a magical Chicago winter wedding. You have dreamt about your winter wedding […]

4 Unique Groom Gift Ideas that You Won’t Find Anywhere Else

Selecting the perfect gift for your groom has always been a challenge. It seems that many of the current trends for “the unique groom gift” have been overplayed. The engraved pocket watch, a pair of socks to “warm his cold feet” on the big day, the engraved flask. All the trends just seem too common for […]

4 Chicago Wedding Cake Trends For Your Reception

From traditional, to modern, or eclectic styles, Chicago wedding cake trends are definitely on the rise in the most unique directions! Sure, you have the classic option of keeping it simple with something like a buttercream based cake that appeals to even the pickiest taste buds, along with having a great blank canvas with many decorating options. Or, […]