The Firmly Rooted Events Blog
Get inspired with wedding planning tips, real Chicago and Chicago suburb weddings, and vendor and venue recommendations
8 Best Chicago Wedding Florists that You’ll Love
If you’re looking for a florist in the Chicago area and you’re not sure which to pick, we have some of our favorites listed here for you!
Photo credit: Isabel Feldhaus Photography
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.
The Gold Pyramid in Wadsworth, Illinois Unique and Fun Wedding Feature: Meranda and Danny
If you’re looking for inspiration for a wedding that is incredibly unique and fun from start to finish, this is the blog to look at. The vendors as a whole were definitely key to bringing together this fun, lovely wedding!
Photography: The Indi Collective
8 Best Modern Wedding Venues in Chicago and Chicago Suburbs
Modern venues are exactly what you need for a timeless, classic, and elegant look. Here are 8 of the best modern wedding venues in Chicago and the Chicago area!
Photography: Brooke and David
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.
Lacuna Lofts Wedding | Brigid and Jack’s Fall Wedding
This October wedding at Lacuna Lofts really was a staple for infusing their personality into their wedding day and having a great time. Check out the photos and the details from their day here!
Photography: Ben Ramos Photography
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.
9 Best Loft-Style Wedding Venues in Chicago
Looking for wedding venues that match your style can be tough, so here are some of our favorite loft-style wedding venues.
Photography: Fox & Ivory
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.
Salvage One Wedding | Molly and Tom’s Modern Wedding
This Chicago wedding at Salvage One was fun-filled, classic, and a blast! See more photos and read more about how we made it happen here.
Photography: Loren Weddings
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.
Canvas Venue in Wheeling, Illinois Wedding Feature: Madison and Austin
If you’re looking to have a fun, beautiful wedding in the Chicago suburbs, this is the best place to to be. Look at real wedding photos and read more about the day here.
Photography: Kayla Dutcher Photography
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.
9 Most Unique, Cool, and Special Wedding Venues in Chicago
If you’re looking for a wedding venue in Chicago that will really stand out to your family and friends, these are the 11 most fun, unique wedding venues in Chicago that we highly recommend.
Photography: Loren Weddings
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.