meet sabrina, our amazing intern!

A little heartbroken over here these days.  Our beloved #Sabrintern packed up her downtown abode and headed back to Ohio for her senior year of college. It physically pained me to write that, how absolutely amazing does that sound?  One more senior year for me would be a dream come true.  I went all “it goes by so fast” and “cherish every moment” and “seriously, never leave” on her at our last meeting, maybe sounding a little desperate after a 17 day stint with no days off and 14 hour work days.  It’s all good Sabrina, just like you.  As my last demand (nope just kidding, she’s still finishing a few things for me before school starts next week) I asked her to write a blog post on being our first ever intern.

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happy anniversary to chicago’s best wedding planner!

Julia here, taking over the blog to wish Chicago’s best wedding planner, Anticipation Events, a very happy five year anniversary!

Five years ago, my wedding was one of Elizabeth’s first with Anticipation Events.  She was caught in several photos, always with a big smile on her face.  (Despite my being “one of the craftiest brides [she] has ever met.”) She was amazing then, and has kept that same great attitude even while juggling multiple weddings in a weekend.

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Over the last several years, Anticipation Events has grown considerably thanks to the wonderful couples who have made us a part of their weddings.  Several coordinators have joined the party, and one already-missed summer intern.  We’re a diverse little group, with one big thing in common – we all really really wanted to work with Elizabeth.  She’s a fantastic wedding boss and a pretty amazing #girlboss!

Congratulations, Elizabeth!  You’ve done an impressive job turning your hard work and unfailing positivity into happiness for so many other people.  We think you’re the best, and can’t wait to see what you do with the next five years!

tented destination wedding in iowa

Britta + Ty were married in September 2013 at a private residence in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  Some family friends live on a gorgeous piece of property that seems otherworldly, like you stepped into a magazine.  With Britta’s great style (she owns Faithful Roots) a gorgeous setting and a wild and crazy bridal party, this was one of my most memorable weddings from 2013!indie weddingREAD MORE

glamorous chicago wedding at the rookery

Michelle and Todd were married at The Rookery in August 2013.  As you can plainly tell from this photo, they had a terrible time. Ha! So much fun and lightheartness with these two made for just a lovely day for everyone. Aislinn, girl wonder and coordinator extraordinaire got Michelle and Todd down the aisle and to the party with ease.wedding stylingREAD MORE