Chicago has a ton of venues, but the Arbory is one of the best for weddings. Read more about this August wedding and see the beautiful gallery here.

Photography: Fox & Ivory

If you’re looking for a wedding venue that has an edge and is a little more unique than a ballroom, here are 8 wedding venues you need to look into in the Chicago suburbs.

Photography: Kayla Dutcher Photography

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.

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.

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.

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.

This beautiful wedding in Hebron, Illinois at Providence Vineyard was modern, sweet, and fun! See more of the gorgeous photos and read about how this wedding day went from start to finish.

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.

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.

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.

If you’re an introvert and you’re nervous about how to enjoy your wedding without being too much of the center of attention, here are the things you can adjust about your wedding day to make it feel less overwhelming.

While there are countless things to plan for your wedding day, here are the things that you need to plan for for when your wedding day is finished and over.

After planning a styled shoot or fake wedding, I wanted to run through the thought process on making a wedding fit your personality.

Desserts can be tough to figure out if you’re not sure about having cake. If you’re looking for some alternatives to a wedding cake, here are some options that you will love.

When planning for a mismatched color palette for your wedding party, there is a lot to consider. Here are the things to do to make sure it is smooth for you and them both.

It can be hard to know what to do with your wedding dress AFTER the wedding is over. Here are the options for you.

You hair and makeup trial or preview is going to give a great idea for how you’ll look on your wedding day, but I recommend following these tips to prepare yourself as best as possible.

This May wedding had everything and more! If you want some beautiful portraits while also seeing how to bring your personality to your wedding day without being tacky, this is a perfect place to look.

It’s hard to make sure that your guests fully enjoy themselves while they are celebrating your wedding day! Here are 8 extra vendors you should consider working with to really add some extra flair to your wedding day in Chicago.

Having a band for your wedding day in Chicago is going to really elevate yours and your guests’ experiences. Yazz Events is a great band to have! Here is a blog post to meet the team that I highly recommend.

Photo: Photography by Lauryn