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9 Ways to Add Unique Touches of your Personality into your Wedding Day in Chicago
Adding your unique touches and personality into your wedding day can be tricky, because it’s hard to come up with ideas! Here are 9 ways to add your personality into your wedding day.
The Great Debate: DJ or Live Musicians/Band
If there is one big debate, it’s whether or not you should choose a live band/music versus a DJ for your wedding day. Here are the pros and cons to both to help you make your decision easier!
5 Favors your Wedding Guests will Actually Take Home
Wedding favors are something that a lot of people skip because it’s hard to find something that people will actually like, so here are 5 ideas for favors that your guests will actually take home with them.
Wedding Etiquette 101: 6 Most Common Questions and Answers
With wedding planning, there are ton of etiquette questions you have to think about. Here are 6 of the most common questions with answers.
Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of a Chicago Wedding Coordinator and Planner
Wedding coordinators and planners are of course going to help you have an amazing wedding day, but there is a lot more that goes on behind the scenes than you may expect. Read more on what a wedding coordinator’s average wedding day looks like.
6 Most Common Colors for your 2024 Wedding in Chicago
Colors like these are popular for a reason - they are gorgeous! Take a look at what is popular right now.
Tips for Saving Costs for your Wedding in Chicago
Saving costs for your wedding is definitely a hot topic. If you want to figure out ways to save costs without sacrificing too much on your wedding day, read along here for planning a budget friendly wedding.
The Complete Guide to Figure Out your Getting Ready Location for Your Chicago Wedding Day
There are a few options for your getting ready locations the morning of your wedding, and here are the places and things to consider when looking into where you want to start your wedding day morning!
How to have an Amazing Wedding Day in Chicago
Worried about having a great wedding day? Here are the things that you need to keep in mind and do for you to have an amazing wedding day.
7 Things You Can’t Forget when Planning your Wedding in Chicago
Planning a wedding in Chicago or the Chicago area can be tricky and come with its own logistical problems, so here are 7 things you can’t forget to account for when planning your wedding in Chicago.
7 Ways to Include Pets on your Wedding Day
As your pets are part of your family, it might be something to consider to adding them into your wedding day. Here are 7 ways to include your pet in your wedding day to add more of a personalized feeling.
All of the Logistics Involved for Planning a Grand Exit
There are a lot of logistics involved with planning a grand exit for your wedding day. Here are the things you need to know when thinking about a grand exit, along with some real-life examples.
6 Things you Must do after Getting Engaged
Congrats on your engagement! Here are 6 things you should do when you get engaged to make sure you have an enjoyable time.
How to Have a Wedding in Chicago without Inviting Children
It’s hard enough deciding if you want to have children attend your wedding day, but there are many layers that come after the fact. Here is how to navigate with your friends and family that you don’t want to have children at your wedding.
The Complete Guide to Figure Out your Total Wedding Budget and for Each Vendor
Setting a realistic wedding budget is one of the hardest parts about wedding planning, so here are the exact steps you need to take to set a total wedding budget and a budget for each of your wedding vendors.
9 Ways to Include Kids on your Wedding Day in Chicago
If you decide to have children at your wedding, there are many things you can do to ensure they enjoy their time and are occupied. Here are 9 things that you can do to make the kids at your wedding feel included and have something to do.
5 Ways to Incorporate Color into your Chicago Wedding
Many couples are opting to add color into their wedding day, but they may not know where they can add it in. Here are 5 ways to incorporate color into your wedding day.
The Problems with Pinterest when Wedding Planning
Pinterest is a great place to start when you are beginning your search for wedding inspiration, but using it comes with its downsides. Read more about what you have to expect when using Pinterest to plan your wedding day.
8 Ideas for your Late Night Snack at your Chicago Wedding
Your wedding guests that are there to party will go hard on the drinks most likely, but a late night snack will help them party all night without getting too sloppy. Here are some ideas that you can use for your late night snack on your wedding night.
8 Things to Consider Adding to your Chicago Wedding Day Timeline
Building your timeline intentionally is so important to make sure you have a day that you can enjoy. Here are some things to add to your wedding day timeline that will elevate your experience on your day.