Why There is a “Wedding Tax” and Why you Shouldn’t Lie to your Vendors
There is lots of talk in the wedding industry about the “wedding tax” and why it is bad, but here are the reasons why you get charged extra for a wedding.
Kristina Brewer - Chicago Live Wedding Painter - Vendor Spotlight
Having a live painter for your wedding is such a unique experience for you and your guests. I did an interview to get to know Kristina Brewer and her business a little better here. (Photographer: Valerie Halling Photography)
How to Add Unique Touches to your Wedding and Personalize it to Fit You
Personalizing your wedding is a great way to make it your own. Here are some things to consider when trying to find ways to personalize your wedding to fit more of you and your future spouse.
Adler Planetarium in Chicago Wedding Feature: Emma and Sean
This Chicago wedding at the Adler Planetarium was a fun one to be included on! Read all the fun elements about it here.
13 Ways I Personalized at my Wedding to Make it Extra Special and Unique to Us
If you’re looking for some ways to personalize your wedding, here is a list of things that we did at my wedding for some ideas.
Why you Need to Feed your Wedding Vendors
Many couples don’t understand the importance of feeding your wedding vendors, but here is something to consider about how it will affect your wedding day.
DiMaggio Productions - Elgin Photography and Videography - Vendor Spotlight
If you’re looking for photographers and videographers for your wedding, this is a company I recommend. Here is a little interview with them for you to have the chance to get to know them better.
How to Prepare Your “Getting Ready Room” for Your Wedding Day
The space you’re getting ready in the morning has a larger impact on your wedding day than you think. Here are some things to consider to best prepare for the wedding morning.
Beating the Heat for your Summer Wedding
When planning your summer wedding, the weather is a huge factor you’re going to need to consider. Here are some things that you can adjust to make you and your guests the most comfortable.
Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook Wedding Feature: Anna and Mike
This featured wedding was incredibly smooth with the help of amazing vendors and a lovely couple.
10 Ways to Keep your Guests Entertained at your Wedding
While planning your wedding, you might be worried about your guests getting bored. Here are some ways to make sure they stay entertained all night.
The Challenges I Faced for My Own Wedding
My wedding in Chicago wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Here are some of the challenges I faced while wedding planning all the way to wedding day.
Everything your Wedding Party Needs to Know when you Ask Them
When asking your wedding party members, there are some things that you may need to consider on their behalf. Here are some things that you should talk with them about before they make a decision.
How to Prepare for your Wedding Rehearsal
The last big piece you need to stay organized for is your wedding rehearsal. Here are some ways that you can prepare for it.
Top 10 Items Couples Forget to Pack for their Wedding Day
When there are a million things to think about leading up to your wedding, there are many things that may get left behind. Here are some common items you’ll want to make sure you don’t forget.
Including your Lost Loved Ones at your Wedding
Dealing with loss while planning your wedding is such a hard thing to do. If you’re thinking you would like to honor your loved ones at your wedding, here are some ways that you can do that.
Dealing with Wedding Dress Regret
Dress regret can be really common. Here are some things you can do to try and combat it and really know you made the right decision.
Wedding Feature: Courtney and Jack - February 19, 2022
With the help of a great team, this wedding was really fun and lovely! Even though it was a chilly day in February, it was still a beautiful day.
Pros and Cons Lists to Decide what Day of the Week to Have your Wedding
There are quite a few factors to consider what day of the week to have your wedding, so here are some pros and cons to each day to have your wedding day.
5 Things to Change about Your Wedding and Blame on COVID
COVID was a horrible time for everyone. However, you can use it as a really good excuse to have the wedding of your dreams. Here are some ways you can use the pandemic as your “get out of jail free” card.