The Firmly Rooted Events Blog
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10 Best Chicago Wedding Venues
Chicago features such a wide variety of wedding venues - these 10 just happen to be our favorite.
Unique and Fun Lacuna Lofts Wedding Feature: Nikki and Kevin
Nikki and Kevin had the most perfect, personalized, fun wedding in October - you have to see the photos and read more about how they personalized it here.
Why you Should Consider a First Look for your Chicago Wedding
Not sure about a first look for your wedding day? These are all of the reasons why we actually recommend it.
Timeline Tips for your Chicago Wedding: How Long Everything Takes
When planning your wedding for your Chicago wedding, it can be tough to do it all on your own. These are some tips and some timing recommendations that we think might help you out.
The First 8 Things you MUST do after Getting Engaged when Planning your Wedding in Chicago
Just got engaged? These are the first things that you need to do to get things ready for your wedding planning journey.
Ethereal, Classic, and Elegant Summer Wedding at Artifact Events in Chicago Wedding Feature: Sydni and Jalen
Sydni and Jalen’s wedding truly was a modern, timeless, classic in Chicago. Read more and see more stunning photos from this real wedding feature.
8 Best Chicago Wedding Venues with an Outdoor Ceremony Location
If you’re looking to have your Chicago wedding ceremony or cocktail hour outdoors, here are some of the best Chicago wedding venues that have that space available for you.
Photo: The Indi Collective
19 Most Popular Wedding Dates in Chicago for 2025
It’s officially 2025, which means that weddings are already getting started for the year! These are the wedding dates in Chicago that seem to be the most popular and why.
What Time of Year is Best to have a Chicago Wedding
Chicago is the perfect place to get married, but what about the perfect TIME in Chicago to have your wedding? Here are the best months to have your wedding in Chicago.
7 Reasons Why you should choose Chicago for your Wedding
Chicago truly is our favorite place for weddings - we have the top 7 reasons why here.
Photo: Fox + Ivory
Modern, Classic, Fall Wedding at Galleria Marchetti in Chicago Wedding Feature: Sydney and Macintosh
Sydney and Mack had an amazing time at their wedding at Galleria Marchetti in Chicago. See more photos and read more about how they were able to fully enjoy themselves.
The Average, Realistic Wedding Cost and Budget you’ll need for a Wedding in Chicago
Our 2024 Chicago wedding budgets are in and here is a breakdown of what our couples spent on average for their vendors!
6 Best Wedding Live Entertainment Vendors in Chicago
We think it is really special to have your guests at your wedding have something extra unique and fun to witness at your wedding, so here are 6 wedding vendors we would recommend looking into if you want to really add some pizzazz to your wedding day in Chicago!
Photo: Fox + Ivory
8 2025 Wedding Dates to Avoid in Chicago
Choosing your wedding date can be difficult, but in Chicago there are certain days you really should look out for. Here are the most important wedding dates in Chicago to try and avoid.
Fun, Fall Wedding at Assumption Catholic Church and The Arbory in Chicago Wedding Feature: Liz and Alvin
This fall wedding at the Arbory in Chicago was filled with personalized details, so many happy tears, and so many beautiful photos. Read more and see more photos from this wedding feature here.
10 Best Chicago Wedding Caterers that We Love
We have worked with all kinds of caterers for weddings in Chicago, but these are some of our favorites.
All of the Logistics Involved with Planning your Chicago Wedding Reception
If you’re thinking about having your wedding reception in Chicago, these are all of the details and logistics you will have to think about while planning your wedding.
How to Have a Stress-Free Morning on your Wedding Day in Chicago
The morning of your wedding can really make or break how you feel for the rest of the night, so make sure to read these steps on how to start your wedding day without any stress.
Elegant, Soft, Summer Wedding at Bolingbrook Golf Club Feature: Becca and Peter
When you’re looking for soft elegance all in one, this wedding is the place to look. See more photos and read more about Becca and Peter’s wedding at Bolingbrook Golf Club.
11 Best Chicago Wedding Hair Stylists and Makeup Artists that We Love
Finding a good hair stylist and makeup artist for your Chicago wedding can be tricky, so here are our favorites that we have worked with before!