Local Love – Jana & Matt at Gibsons Italia
A stunning Chicago skyline, the Chicago River, and three stories of venue space made Jana & Matt's Big Day at Gibsons Italia a truly memorable and enjoyable celebration. All photos by Bart Galbas Photography. Jana and Matt met in high school, but their relationship didn't fully begin until they reconnected ten years later. While they ...Read more
Statement Décor Trends – with Chicago Marriott Naperville
The wedding professionals at Chicago Marriott Naperville stopped by the blog to give us the scoop on one of their favorite wedding trends for 2020: oversized statement décor. (photo courtesy of Chicago Marriott Naperville) There are so many fabulous wedding trends for 2020! What are you loving right now? We are all about the oversized, statement décor ...Read more
Wedding Planning with a Positive Mindset
You just got engaged and there are so many things to consider: choosing a date, establishing a budget, building your wedding website, researching wedding venues, and checking your mindset. Checking your mindset? That's right! Licensed Clinical Social Worker Pamela Rak is sharing her professional advice all about building a positive mindset during the wedding planning season and beyond. ...Read more
Local Love – Kelly & Mike at The Beverly Country Club
Kelly & Mike's wedding celebration at The Beverly Country Club was so much fun guests stayed to party into the wee hours of the morning! All photos by Ryan J. Bolger. Kelly and Mike were introduced by one of Kelly's friends, who incidentally was Mike's cousin. When Mike saw how sweet and kind Kelly was ...Read more
Local Love – JD & Mike at Salvatore’s Ristorante
An elegant indoor forest with green and gold décor came to life for JD & Mike's spectacular Big Day at Salvatore's Ristorante. All photos by Ryan Moore Photography. After their first date at Sidetrack for "Showtunes Sunday," JD and Mike bonded over their shared love of philanthropy— they each serve on nonprofit boards— and never ...Read more
Vendor Viewpoint – Fulton Market Kitchen
The events team at Fulton Market Kitchen dropped in to share some of the unique details about their creative, innovative venue. All photos by Carey Primeau Photography. Couples looking to host a wedding in Chicago have hundreds of options. What makes Fulton Market Kitchen so unique? Fulton Market Kitchen is a true multi-sensory experience within ...Read more
