Weddings in Chicago

There is so much to choose from when planning a wedding in Chicago. Whether you are a local couple or are planning a destination wedding, Chicago offers a wide range of options for all wedding styles. The vendors you choose here will be the team that brings the vision for your wedding to life, so no pressure.

We find that you if you do your homework, trust your gut and pick vendors that fit your personality; your wedding will flow just as you intended it.

So how do you get started with your Chicago wedding? 

If you already started searching for: Chicago wedding dresses, Chicago Florists, Chicago Event Planners, Chicago Videographers, Chicago photographers and Chicago DJ and are feeling a bit overwhelmed, know that you are not alone.

You should feel overwhelmed at first, planing a wedding in Chicago is a huge project. Our experts can help point you toward the right people for your wedding team. So before you hit that google button again, take the time to read a few of our tips and fill out our form to have an expert consult with you.

Start with a vision. 

The point of a wedding comes down to one thing; the two of you committing to one another. The place, time, flowers, dress and party mean nothing without the two of you. Having attended, worked and studied the Chicago wedding for over 17 years, we have noticed a marked difference between the couples that understand this concept and those who do not. Celebrating and throwing a party is one thing, giving yourself and your guests and reason to celebrate and support you is another.

Take the time to talk about your ceremony and how the two of you are going to commit to one another. Write your own vows. You will use these vows later in life as a cornerstone of your relationship. It is a place to come back to during times of stress to reorient and get grounded. Setting the tone in your ceremony and writing your own vows gives your guests something to celebrate and makes your party stronger.

Think about all the weddings you have ever been to, what do you like and dislike about your experiences?

Describe the vibe by listing ten adjectives for your event, don’t be afraid to be as specific as possible.

How does it look, taste, feel, smell? The more you can imagine the sensory experience of your wedding, the more likely you will get what you want out of your day.

A couple once told us of an experience they had at a friends wedding. She bought a dress, he bought a suit, they flew half way across the world, and sat at a table in their new outfits and did not feel included in the wedding. They had no clue what was happening and when.

The couple then told us for their wedding, they wanted all the guests to feel included and touched in some way. Our experts worked on a flow with her for her Chicago wedding that included creative ways to make this happen. By having the emcee communicate the sequence of events so people did not miss important things like the cake cutting, father daughter dances and the breaking of plates.

Having been service providers for weddings over the last 17 years we understand the importance of collaboration and team work. Couples love working with us because we listen, we adapt and we have a ton of fun in the process. No matter where you are in the process, the best advice we can offer you is to collaborate with your vendors to develop your timeline and expect them to work with each other.

Each role holds a specific set of knowledge that can add to the flow of your overall event. Having a team that knows that and works well together to create a great timeline before the event will create a team of empowered advocates operating on your behalf to make your vision happen.

We can help you put that team together. Fill out our form and get started today.