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elegant spring wedding at thalia hall
This elegant spring wedding at Thalia Hall was completely delightful. Erin and Evan were referrals from Kt + Alex who also got married at Thalia hall a few months prior. We absolutely LOVE when we get to see AE clients again to celebrate with their pals.
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springtime wedding at meson sabika
This springtime wedding at Meson Sabika truly had it all. From the most perfect maximalist pastel palette and the kindest clients. During the ceremony, the wind picked up a little, and the guests were gently showered with “helicopters” from the maple trees around the grounds. It elicited chills and was the perfect gift from nature […]
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winter wedding at thalia hall
This winter wedding at Thalia Hall was a beaut! Kt + Alex celebrated in January with an explosion of color, festive fruit-filled centerpieces, gorgeous outfits, and lots of love with their family and friends. As with all weddings in the last few years, our couples really had to roll with the punches and Kt + […]
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fall floral wedding at schubas
This fall floral wedding at Schubas was full of warmth and joy. Allison and Brad were the loveliest to work with and totally trusted our recommendations throughout the planning process. Brad is a graphic designer and had a great vision for the day. It didn’t hurt that they got the most beautiful weather and fall […]
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fall wedding at thalia hall
This fall wedding at Thalia Hall was full of love as these two college sweethearts finally tied the knot! The most beautiful day enabled the wedding party to bop around outside for photos and hang out at their alma mater. Because Bridget + Kevin met in Hyde Park, they wanted to use as many local […]
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modern white wedding at loft lucia
This modern white wedding at Loft Lucia is impossible not to be obsessed with. Sarah and Seth put so much love and attention into it and it showed. From a heartfelt ceremony on the roof to late night-hot dogs, this wedding was impossibly chic without losing the FUN that was to be had.
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intimate fall backyard wedding
Intimate fall backyard wedding? Why yes, we absolutely do. This was a highlight of our season to be sure. Not only are Ellie + Luke the kindest people, but their taste is exquisite. We love this example of a small wedding (family only!) but it was still so thoughtful and no detail was forgotten! Just […]
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grunge-chic styled shoot inspired by luella bates
This grunge-chic, styled shoot was inspired by Luella Bates. Miss Luella Bates is believed to be the first licensed women’s truck driver. Bates was the first of six female employees of the Four Wheel Drive Auto Co. During World War I, she was a test driver traveling throughout the state of Wisconsin in a Model […]
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a vintage glam backyard wedding bash
A vintage glam backyard wedding bash you say? Well, if you know anything about us at this point you know we’re moving mountains to make this happen. Victoria + Sam’s original event was stymied because of Covid, but they took it all in stride and literally moved the whole thing from what was to be […]
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intimate wedding at thalia hall
This intimate wedding at Thalia Hall planned by Anticipation Events is a perfect ceremony in the round with vintage-boho touches for the loveliest couple.
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modern wedding at chicago illuminating company
Erin + Alejandro’s modern wedding at Chicago Illuminating Company was classic, chic, and all of the best things for the loveliest couple. With tons of personal touches like a mariachi band during cocktail hour, and glow sticks for the end-of-the-night dance party (they like to party!) the event was well-thought-out from start to finish and […]
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ovation chicago offbeat wedding
Jake and Ellen are the coolest and their Ovation Chicago offbeat wedding was perfect. They love music and The Big Lebowski and have impeccable style. We love that for us because we got to work with them taking all of their favorite things and making them into the most FUN day. Laura coordinated this one […]
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classic shedd aquarium wedding
Piper and Calvin’s classic Shedd Aquarium wedding will be one we always remember. Scheduled for March of 2021 it was our first wedding back after a very long pandemic and while they had originally planned to host 300 people, they took it totally in stride when restrictions allowed them to only host 50 people. It […]
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jewel-toned warehouse wedding at rockwell on the river
Well we couldn’t really be more obsessed with this jewel-toned warehouse wedding at Rockwell on the River. This wedding, this couple, and their families. It was one of those weddings that was just simply magic. Melia + John couldn’t have been nicer clients to have, literally never fretted about Covid pushing their wedding date back, […]
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concert-inspired disco wedding at thalia hall
Just wait until you see this concert-inspired disco wedding. Well, really, Gabby + Dennis threw a concert instead of a wedding. Which is exactly our kind of party. From multiple live music acts to an entire merch table for guests to peruse to hanging disco balls, this party was so full of thought and totally […]
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maximalist glam inspired office space
Ready to see this maximalist glam inspired office? With Covid putting a screeching halt to wedding season, and everyone moving into a home office and doing s ton of nesting, we got to do some designing! Katie, owner of Encourage Coaching moved her office into a guest bedroom and was ready to creative a bold […]
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romantic chicago wedding at loews hotel
Melissa and Nick’s romantic Chicago wedding at Loews Hotel was a dream. They had the perfect summer weather and a beautiful crew of friends and family to help them celebrate, what more could you ask for? Melissa and Nick were referred to us by a past AE couple, which is always the most lovely compliment. […]
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sarah + sean’s luxe backyard bash
You all know by now how much we love a luxe backyard bash. Sarah and Sean were one of those couple who had planned their wedding and were about to celebrate it right when the world shut down. They rescheduled several times, only to have to reschedule again (and again.) Insert the pivot: they hired […]
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gorgeous galleria marchetti wedding
Heidi and Mike’s gorgeous Galleria Marchetti wedding was one to remember. Firstly, Heidi won our 10 year anniversary giveaway which some of our very favorite vendors participated in, so her vendor team was top-notch. They also were supposed to get married in Spring of 2020 so they were in the handful of our clients who […]
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why hire an event planner?
Chances are when you’re trying to put together an event, you’re thinking about the end result. Unfortunately, the in-between can be difficult to navigate, which is where an event planner can help. In this article from Anticipation Events, you’ll learn why hire an event planner, and how working with an event planner can benefit your […]
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why you should work with a wedding planner
Getting married is an exciting moment in your life, where you and your partner publicly vow your union to one another and celebrate the occasion with your close friends and family. Wedding planning, on the other hand, can be a stressful experience if you’re not careful. In this article, the team at Anticipation Events will […]
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finding the best wedding planner in chicago
We’re not going to lie. We think we’re the best wedding planner in Chicago – and beyond. And we know we’ll kick some serious butt when it comes to planning your wedding. But we also know that we don’t want you to hire us unless you agree. You’re going to spend a LOT of time […]
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qualities needed to be a successful event planner
Event planning can be stressful and fast-paced. Before you know it, the event is two months away and you haven’t even booked a caterer yet. Oops! Most people only plan small events such as birthdays or scheduling corporate parties, but there is so much more to running an event than sending out invitations. If you […]
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how long does it take to plan a wedding?
Many couples today are taking a less traditional route when it comes to weddings and decide to plan it all themselves. But is it worth it? How much time does it take to plan a wedding? After all, weddings are only a one-day event, the planning shouldn’t take THAT long, right? Unfortunately, that’s not the […]
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