The Beginner’s Guide to Destination Weddings
Whether you are traveling domestically or internationally you will find a host of picturesque travel destinations. Scenic beaches paired with rich and diverse cultures can make the idea of a destination wedding very appealing. Though that may be your dream wedding, many couples feel stuck on how to start the process. A destination wedding can […]
How to Have Your Dream Wedding on a Budget
Whether you like it or not, weddings can be expensive. This can be problematic when you want nothing more than for it to be the best day of your life. From suits to wedding dresses, catering to floral arrangements, turning your dreams into a reality can seem impossible when your finances don’t seem to match […]
50th Birthday Party in Chicago’s Beverly Neighborhood
This summer we were fortunate enough to be involved in the planning and execution of a 50th birthday celebration hosted at a stunning private home in Chicago’s historic Beverly neighborhood. Though held a couple month’s after Christy’s big day, the event served as a family reunion as well bringing Christy’s family in from Ireland […]
An Infographic Guide to Make the Perfect Wedding Invitations
A wedding invitation is more than just a fancy piece of paper that tells the who, what, where, and when of the event. It’s essential to help set the guests’ expectations as to what kind of wedding experience they’re going to get. Your invitation cards should embody your wedding, from the design and layout to […]
How to Stick to Your Wedding Budget
Whether you like it or not, weddings cost money, and while it is possible to spend only the minimum for the marriage license, many brides and grooms are looking for something more. Weddings are a celebration of the union of two people, and many couples want to share their special day with friends and family. […]
Lincolnshire Marriott — The Big Event by Lake County Partners
We look forward to working with Lake County Partners on The Big Event every year! It’s quickly becoming one of our favorite corporate events, as the people we get to work with are so much fun. This year’s event was no exception. Thanks to Cobalt Photography for the wonderful photos! We returned to the Lincolnshire Marriott to […]
Uppers & Downers Festival by Good Beer Hunting at Thalia Hall
Back in February, we were delighted to work with our friends at Good Beer Hunting to help bring the details of their Uppers & Downers Fest together. The festival highlighted coffee, beer, and coffee beer — we were hooked! The festival took place at Thalia Hall — and the venue couldn’t be more perfect for […]
Gift Ideas for your Wedding Party
As you are probably well aware, giving gifts to the women and men in your wedding party is custom. With all the hectic planning that goes into a wedding, this detail can often be pushed off until the last minute (especially for the men). There are so many great ideas out there for bridesmaid gifts and groomsman […]
Find Your Team: The Best Bridesmaids for Your Wedding Day
Hiring a wedding planner is an important decision. Our job is, in a nutshell, to help relieve the stress and tension that can come from the planning process and fast-moving wedding day. We juggle a lot of balls in the air, but (as much as I hate to admit this) we cannot be everywhere at […]
Top 5 Unusual But Unique Wedding Rings
I was inspired by a recent client’s absolutely gorgeous blush diamond to write about some of the cool wedding band trends I’ve been seeing lately. It was pretty simple back in the day: you got an engagement ring, planned a wedding, attended bridal showers and wedding rehearsals, then walked down the aisle to receive a […]
Marriott Lincolnshire — Lake County Partners Big Event
We were so thrilled when we were asked to help with Lake County Partners‘ Big Event again this year. The team at LCP is a blast to work with, and the event has so many interesting components to keep their guests engaged during the early morning meeting. The Big Event took place in late June […]
PaperSpecs Magazine Launch Party
When Sabine Lenz, owner of PaperSpecs reached out to us for help planning her new magazine’s launch party, we were thrilled! We absolutely love working with the design community. Sabine found us through a recommendation from Rick Valicenti, whom we worked with on the CHGO DSGN opening event at the Chicago Cultural Center. PaperSpecs chose the meeting […]