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Expert Tips for the Perfect Backyard Wedding

February 5, 2020

Five Grain Events was honored to have been asked by Redfin to contribute to this compilation of the best tips for having a  backyard wedding.  Our advice:

Having an experienced wedding planner involved in your backyard wedding will help to ensure you don’t forget any details along the way. Some notables are: plenty of bathroom options for guests (and not just inside your house!), collecting power and water needs from all your vendors, planning for a separate tent or area for the caterer to prepare food, making sure there is plenty of light as the sun sets, and parking places for guests. It’s also probably a good idea to invite all of your closest neighbors, as this reduces noise complaints as the party heats up. Once you have checked all the boxes you are free to enjoy your beautiful and personal celebration.

You can read the other tidbits HERE.  Happy planning!

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Five Grain Events has been Featured on Partyslate!

July 19, 2017

Kristen and John’s incredible wedding on Lake Geneva has been featured on PartySlate’s tented weddings best of list!

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Starting off the morning with a bit of rain didn’t put a damper on this unforgettable wedding day! As the weather cleared to sunny skies and a mesmerizing rainbow, guests enjoyed the romantic ceremony held outside this beautiful Wisconsin home. What really made this wedding day special was the reception, which began underneath a fabulous tent and finished off on a boat! Five Grain Events and Fleur gave this interior designer bride exactly what she wanted and a night she would never forget. Guests welcomed the newlyweds underneath a grand white tent adorned with hanging lights and golden fixtures attached with florals of green, pink and red, creating a beautifully intimate atmosphere. White and pink flowers arranged in gold vases were sporadically set throughout the room. Rustic tables and greenery gave this wedding the perfect lakeside feel. After guests enjoyed a delicious lake-inspired meal, the party was continued on the lake. Great live music and a multi-level dance floor kept this celebration going until sunrise making for a marvelous Lake Geneva wedding!

Check out more photos from the day here! 

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For the Love of Paper

May 30, 2017

Katie and Jeremy’s 1000 paper crane display from last summer has been featured on the Jayne Weddings Blog!

This incredible ceremony backdrop is one of our favorites to date and was created from 1000 paper cranes with the help of some of our favorite vendors! The cranes were folded by the groom’s sons, measured and strung by us at Jayne Weddings, assembled and hung by Elegant Event Lighting, and topped with a beautiful garland from our favorites at Fleur.

Read more from their Love of Paper post here.

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Named one of Top Planners in Chicago!

October 12, 2016

We would like to extend a huge thank you to the Expertise team for including us on their list of the best planners in the city!  They scored wedding planners based on variables such as: reputation, credibility, experience, availability, and professionalism to connect people with the best local experts.  We are so humbled and honored that we ended up being one of the top twenty on their list!

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To view the rest of the feature, click here to go to the Expertise Top 20 Best Wedding Planners in Chicago

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Lauren and Nick’s beautiful backyard wedding featured on Style Me Pretty!

April 20, 2016

When “home” is a private estate outside of Chicago, it’s a no-brainer to have an at-home wedding. The family horse farm was the perfect venue for this fun duo to create their dream day — complete with an all-night dance party thanks to Toast & Jam and endless fun with Smilebooth. And thanks to Averyhouse‘s gorgeous photography, we have lots pretty for you to explore in The Vault!

To view the rest of the feature, click here to go to Style Me Pretty!

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