Sustainable Soirées

Your wedding day is undoubtedly one of the most important and memorable days of your life. As you plan for this special occasion, it’s natural to turn to friends and family for support and assistance. However, when it comes to entrusting them with vendor services, it’s crucial to consider the potential negative consequences. In this […]

Chicago is a city known for its rich history and stunning architecture. What better way to embrace the past than by hosting your special event in one of the city’s historic venues? From iconic hotels to grand theaters, Chicago offers a plethora of fascinating spaces that will transport you and your guests to a bygone […]

As couples become more conscious of their environmental impact, planning an eco-friendly wedding has gained popularity. By incorporating sustainable practices into your special day, you can celebrate your love while minimizing harm to the planet. In this blog post, we’ll explore some innovative ways to make your wedding more eco-friendly and leave a positive environmental […]

More and more, we’ve seen couples opt for a ceremony sans the wedding party for a variety of reasons. Some couples have large families and lots of friends which can make it hard to choose and some couples want to have a more modern wedding without all the pomp and circumstance involved with having people […]

Planning a wedding is an exciting yet challenging task that requires attention to detail, organization, and creativity. While many couples successfully navigate the planning process on their own, there are some common wedding design mistakes that can occur when they don’t work with a professional wedding planner. In this blog post, we’ll highlight these mistakes […]

If you have your venue booked already, chances are it comes with a venue manager or day-of coordinator. Many couples assume this means they won’t need to hire a third-party wedding planner, but this is incorrect. So, what’s the difference? Let’s break it down!  To be clear, we are not bashing venue coordinators. We love and respect the […]

Plus, a real story from a couple that didn’t have a planner. Read below! Sure, we are biased but it’s for a good reason! Too many couples try to DIY their way through a wedding when it’s truly not the day to be DIY-ing anything. Planning the details of a wedding can be a great […]

You may have noticed that there are different ways to serve the food at your wedding, but knowing how these different options will impact your budget, design choices, and guest experience will be incredibly helpful in the decision-making process for your wedding. Let’s break it down! PLATED Budget: Surprise! Plated is the most cost-effective service […]

Guest post written by Cindy Chang of The Hustling Heart Wedding invitations are both a functional and aesthetic part of your special day, and they play an important role in two ways: Invitations are the ONLY way many of your guests will connect with you before your event Invitations are a place to commemorate your […]

Elated joy followed by intense panic. It happens to many couples following a proposal, for a number of reasons, but I’m here to tell you that there’s a better way and it’s really quite simple. All you need to do is take a deep breath and follow the advice below! Before Jumping into Wedding Planning […]