The Firmly Rooted Events Blog
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How to Deal with Chicago Traffic for your Wedding Day
Chicago traffic can really make or break your wedding day timeline and schedule, so here are things you need to consider when planning your wedding in Chicago.
Morton Arboretum Wedding Feature: Rachel and Anthony
Rachel and Anthony had such a fun-filled, amazing day from start to finish. This classic, dance-filled day is definitely one you will want to see the beautiful photos from!
Your Full Checklist to All the Wedding Music You’ll Need to Choose
If you're unsure what music you need to select for your wedding day, this is a comprehensive list of all of the music that you'll need to go through for your Chicago wedding.
8 Best Chicago Wedding DJs that You’ll Love
Chicago wedding DJs can be hard to sift through because there are so many to choose from, but here are our top 8 favorite Chicago wedding DJs that we recommend!
Ultimate Guide to Planning your Chicago Wedding Timeline
If you’re hoping to put together your wedding day timeline for your Chicago wedding and don’t know where to start, this blog post will tell you everything you need to know.
Emotional Wedding at Lacuna Lofts Wedding Feature from Chicago: Rachel and Galo
There were so many happy tears on this beautiful April wedding day - you have to see the happy couple’s photos from their lovely day from start to finish!
Choosing the Right Photography Style for your Chicago Wedding
If you’re struggling to know how to choose your wedding photographer, here are the important things to figure out to ensure you choose the best wedding photographer for you.
5 Best Chicago Wedding Live Bands You’ll Love
We have worked with plenty of Chicago live wedding bands and these are our favorites!
Chicago Marriage License Essentials - What you Need to Know to Get Married in Cook County
Not sure what you need for your Cook County wedding in Chicago? Here is everything you need to get your marriage license and certificates.
7 Different Alternatives to a Basic Guest Book for your Chicago Wedding
If you’re planning on having a guest book for your wedding but you’re not sure what to use that isn’t boring, here are some alternative ideas for your guest book to be a hit.
Sweet, Modern, Classic Wedding at Harry Caray’s in Lombard, Illinois: Danielle and Bob
Danielle and Bob’s wedding was so much fun at Harry Caray’s! Read more and see more photos of their fun, modern wedding day where they didn’t leave each others’ sides.
Photography: Krystal Richmond Photography
How to Plan your Wedding as a People Pleaser
Many couples struggle with how to plan a wedding as a people pleaser, so here are some ways to make it easier on yourselves in your wedding planning process and your wedding day.
11 Best Loft, Industrial Wedding Venues with Brick in the Chicago and Chicagoland Area
Something that many couples are looking for are venues with beautiful exposed brick. Here are some of our favorite wedding venues with brick walls in Chicago!
Photography: Loren Weddings
Tips for Toasts: How to have Wonderful Wedding Toasts
Speeches and toasts at weddings can be overwhelming, so here are some tips on what to do and not do if you’re giving a toast at a wedding.
Jazzy, Romantic, Restaurant Wedding at Tortoise Supper Club in Chicago: Taylor and Braden
This wedding was a fun, romantic one for the books! If you’re looking for a romantic, candlelit vibe, this is the post you have to see the photos for!
7 Things You Need in Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit in Chicago
Your wedding day emergency kit might make or break how you handle the problems that come up on your wedding day, so if you don’t have a coordinator with these things you need to make sure to pack them yourself.
7 Reasons Why you Need to Hire a Wedding Coordinator in Chicago
If you’re not sure about wedding coordination and what it can help you with, here are 7 benefits to hiring a wedding coordinator for your day to be amazing.
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.
Top 9 Best Wedding Photographers in Chicago
These are some of our favorite photographers to work with and we highly recommend if you’re still looking for one!
Photography: Brooke and David
Modern and Classic Wedding at Greenhouse Loft in Chicago: Taylor and Erik
This is such a beautiful, classic wedding from February that was so elegant with simplicity and tons of fun. See more photos and read about the day here!
Photography: Cailynn Wolfgang Photography