icon-paperair
weddings + events + style
chicago +
worldwide
logo
icon-disco
PARTY WITH US
ON SOCIAL MEDIA
  • Home
  • about us
  • weddings
  • interiors
  • contact us
  • blog
  • shop

blog

blog

featured posts

015-SheratonGrand

indian fusion wedding at artifact events

Read More
Anticipation_Events_Thalia_Hall006

stunningly moody thalia hall wedding

Read More
ElizabethTom-52

meet elizabeth, fearless leader of chicago’s best wedding planners

Read More
sparkler exit

7 event planning ideas to make your event fun and memorable

Read More
northerly island chicago wedding anticipation events

in-depth wedding planning checklist

Read More
ceremony set-up

why you should hire a wedding planner

Read More
anticipationevents-ravenswoodeventcenter001

jaw-dropping ravenswood event center wedding

Read More
let's get this party started!

chicago wedding at salvage one

Mar 2, 2010

Laura + Dan’s wedding at Salvage One in Chicago was beyond gorgeous. If you have never been there before, you should check it out. They describe themselves best, so I’m not going to mess it up: “We save architectural elements from the wrecking ball. We work to preserve and pass on our history. We have […]

Read More

lake wedding at byron colby barn

Mar 2, 2010

Julia + Dave’s wedding at Byron Colby Barn in Grayslake in September was the most impressive DIY wedding you’ll ever see. First, it rained so hard the night of the rehearsal that it took me three hours to drive from the city to the rehearsal at Dave’s parents house in Crystal Lake. It was not looking […]

Read More

you can’t go wrong with poofs for your wedding decor

Feb 19, 2010

I am loving the idea of using raw cotton poofs for anything and everything in your wedding decor. This bride and groom used it in their decor, flowers and so much more. Check out their whole wedding featured on green wedding shoes! And want to incorporate poofs in your wedding? Find out how we can help […]

Read More

travel inspired wedding treats for a destination wedding

Jan 19, 2010

Saw this today and I love it. Anything travel/map inspired is right up my alley. This would likely be something you could recreate on your own with a family cookie recipe, a stencil of the globe and gobs of patience. source Who doesn’t love an edible favor? No one I know. If you decide to […]

Read More

chicago wedding at holiday inn city centre

Jan 18, 2010

ashley and bryan’s wedding at holiday inn city centre was held in august in peoria. i had never been to peoria until i drove down for their big day but i was charmed with how quaint the city centre was. it was also really easy to walk park and forth between their ceremony site, sacred […]

Read More

a wedding blog for all things awesome

Jan 13, 2010

now that the proverbial ball is rolling with getting ae off the ground and running i wanted to start a little wedding blog to be a big, ol’ show-off and brag about the awesomely awesome weddings/parties/showers/tuesday nights that ae was honored to be a part of. what? coordinating my tuesday nights don’t count? come on… […]

Read More
  • « Previous
  • 1
  • …
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15

resource library

a big birthday throw down. any celebration is a ye a big birthday throw down. any celebration is a yes from us. 🎈
how have we not shared these clips with you yet? a how have we not shared these clips with you yet? a delightful day for delightful humans one year ago! 🌅
☎️🫶☎️🫶☎️🫶☎️🫶 ☎️🫶☎️🫶☎️🫶☎️🫶
Twinkly nights and all the details just right. 🌺

📸: @frankieisabelphotography
Mel + Ted are in the blog. Link in profile. 🛹🧡

Photographer: @jackhoylephoto 📸
Styling + Coordination: @anticipationevents 📋
Music: @beatmixchicago 🎵
Florist: @sprouthomechicago 🌸
Build Your Own Bouquet: @northroadflowerfarm 🌷
Rentals: @tablescapeschgo + @boweryandbash 🍽️
Photo Booth: @fotioco 🎞️
mary elisabeth + john 🖤🌿 mary elisabeth + john 🖤🌿
Sarah + Dylan are on the blog! Link in bio for mor Sarah + Dylan are on the blog! Link in bio for more details on this romantic fall wedding featuring garden-inspired florals and moody vintage flair 
 
📸 @alishatova

Planner @anticipationevents 
Venue + Catering @thaliahallchicago 
Florals @splendor_of_eden 
Rentals @hallsrental @tablescapeschgo
Band + Ceremony Musicians @bluewaterkingsband
Hair @merakiroomchicago
Makeup @kelseyjoelle
Chalkboard Art @latenightchalkshow
Rehearsal Dinner + Dessert @pilotprojectbrewing
Officiant @ravsteven
Transportation @charterup
Dress @newhite_bridal
@swungiee
@dshearer333

#chicagoweddingplanners #bride2025 #voguewedding #chicagowedding #fallwedding #weddingideas

@anticipationevents

1922 N. Monticello Avenue · Chicago, IL 60647 · 872-356-2350
copyright © 2022 anticipation events ·   send us a note to get started   · featured photographers