4 Unique Groom Gift Ideas that You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
Selecting the perfect gift for your groom has always been a challenge. It seems that many of the current trends for “the unique groom gift” have been overplayed. The engraved pocket watch, a pair of socks to “warm his cold feet” on the big day, the engraved flask. All the trends just seem too common for […]
4 Chicago Wedding Cake Trends For Your Reception
From traditional, to modern, or eclectic styles, Chicago wedding cake trends are definitely on the rise in the most unique directions! Sure, you have the classic option of keeping it simple with something like a buttercream based cake that appeals to even the pickiest taste buds, along with having a great blank canvas with many decorating options. Or, […]
10 Chicago Engagement Photo Locations That You Must View!
He put a ring on it, and you now get to plan your dream Chicago wedding! Congrats! The beauty of the city might start at the skyline, but it does not stop there. When planning out your engagement photos in Chicago, be sure to consider the style and concept you want to convey in the […]
Wedding Etiquette – Should You Invite Children to Your Wedding?
One question couples invariably have to face when planning their wedding is whether or not to make it kid friendly. Naturally, the desire is to include all of your family and friends in the celebrations, but children (especially very young ones) are nothing if not unpredictable. It can be a challenge getting them to sit […]
Destination vs Hometown Wedding – Where Will You Say “I Do”?
One of the first decisions every couple has to make is deciding on when and where to get married. Typically, this means setting an appropriate date and booking a local venue to host the festivities. However, many couples are finding themselves drawn to the allure and excitement of a destination wedding. They choose a fun-filled […]
Planning a Wedding? There’s an App for That!
Let’s face it, planning a wedding can be a monumental task. Sure, you’re energized with the excitement of the occasion, and buoyed by the promise of the future, but there’s no denying that you have your work cut out for you. There are venues to book, guest lists to compile, and caterers to hire. You […]
Bridal Showers – Ins and Outs Plus Frequently Asked Questions
One of the unabashed highlights of the run-up to the wedding is the bridal shower, a once in a lifetime opportunity for the bride and her closest friends to get together and celebrate the past and the future in one walloping great party. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, hold that thought, because when it comes […]
Best Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Colors and Style
As you start to plan your wedding, you’ll find there’s a seemingly endless stream of decisions to be made. Some of these are wholly practical (cost, venue, guest list), while others are a bit more subjective (theme, décor, and wedding palette). Choosing your wedding palette is often more difficult than it might seem. It’s not […]
Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Photographer
When you begin planning your wedding, you will be interviewing and hiring dozens of vendors and contractors. You’ll need to audition and book caterers and musicians, florists and drivers. For most couples, this can be I little daunting. After all, how many of us regularly audition and hire any type of professional? But it is […]
Engagement Ring Shopping
When we talk about shopping for wedding bands, thoughts invariably turn to finding the perfect ring for the bride. Fair enough, I suppose. Men have been buying engagement rings and wedding bands for their brides for thousands of years. Ancient Egyptian brides were given gold or silver bands to be worn around the third finger […]
