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eclectic granny wedding decor inspiration

Sep 12, 2017

Usually, we don’t do a lot of wedding shows, but this winter we styled it up at several. You would think after last year’s Camp Indie Wed, we’d hang up our hats for a bit, but no. This year, we hit Indie Wed, Dose Trousseau, and helped launch the first Beverly Wedding Expo. At all […]

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glamorous modern wedding at thalia hall

Sep 7, 2017

We know, we know. Another gorgeous Thalia Hall wedding? It’s true! We were back at one of our favorite venues for Grace + Greg’s gorgeous winter wedding in January and it did not disappoint. Grace and Greg live in Boston and are both designers. When they hired us to do partial planning with them and […]

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glamorous winter wedding at the park hyatt

Sep 1, 2017

When we got the call to coordinate Emily + Brandon’s wedding at the Park Hyatt Chicago, we were ready and waiting! We’ve known Emily for years through her sister and brother-in-law, Katie + Ryan, and couldn’t wait to get our hands on another wedding with their amazing family and friends.

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fun and colorful wedding at prairie production

Aug 19, 2017

When Claire + Tim asked us to coordinate their wedding last fall, we knew we were going to have a blast. Claire has one of those infectious laughs and she and Tim both have personalities that makes you just want to hang out with them all day. So we did!

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winter wonderland wedding at kitchen chicago

Aug 10, 2017

Do you remember that ONE night that it snowed in Chicago last winter? We do. We were at Amy + David’s absolutely perfect winter wedding. You won’t want to miss this one…  

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glamorous wedding at cafe brauer

Jul 26, 2017

Holy wow. That’s all we can say about Natalie + Alan’s wedding last summer in Lincoln Park at Cafe Brauer. These guys know how to throw an all-out glam and seriously fun bash!

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an urban wedding planned at kitchen chicago

Jul 12, 2017

Good vibes. Good times. Alisa + Loren’s wedding is all about good vibes, good times and good friends. Not to mention some serious eye candy. Feast your eyes on Alisa + Loren’s wedding at Kitchen Chicago.

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hip and traditional wedding at ovation chicago

Jul 5, 2017

OMG. You guys. We post some seriously gorgeous weddings here and this next one is no exception. Hope you’re sitting down, because Sana + Albar’s hipster Pakistani wedding is a visual delight you won’t want to miss!

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fall wedding at peggy notebaert nature museum

Jun 22, 2017

October 22, 2016. It’s a date that no Chicagoan will soon forget. Why? Because Laura + Josh had a gorgeous and perfectly beautiful wedding at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum! Oh, and the Cubs won the NLCS to advance to the World Series for the first time since 1945. But, really, it’s because of the wedding […]

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delightfully sweet wedding at the publican

Jun 19, 2017

Alright, we admit it. We’re totally biased when it comes to this wedding because Emma is one of our absolute favorite people in the world, but that doesn’t change the fact that she looked so dang good (plus that braid!) and that her wedding to Spenser was one of the sweetest we’ve seen in a long […]

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sophisticated and fun wedding at baderbrau brewery

May 15, 2017

When we found out that Christina + Brad had met working on political campaigns in DC, recently moved to Detroit Rock City AND were having the very first wedding at Baderbrau Brewery in Chicago, we knew we were just going to LOVE this couple and this wedding. We were totally right. Add with on-trend greenery […]

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laid back wedding at camp wandawega

May 12, 2017

Vintage camp vibes for a wedding planned? There just isn’t anything better than a good ol’ Camp Wandawega wedding! We’re so lucky that we get to go to camp pretty much every summer and despite some serious rain, Deanna + Paul’s wedding did not disappoint.

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intimate wedding ceremony at glessner house

May 1, 2017

When Chuck + Jen asked us to plan and coordinate their wedding, we knew it was going to be special. It’s not every day that a client wants a small, intimate wedding and by small, we mean small! But proving that size really doesn’t matter, this small Glessner House wedding had a seriously big heart.

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waterside wedding at shedd aquarium

Mar 30, 2017

If you want to get married against a backdrop of stunning lake views and don’t mind soaring dolphins stealing the show, there’s only one place to go. And that’s just what Kim + Michael did when they got married at Shedd Aquarium this summer. The setting was perfect for this fun-loving couple!

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fun and fearless wedding at lacuna artist lofts

Feb 21, 2017

Laura + Toby’s wedding at Lacuna Artist Lofts last summer was just like them – fun, fearless, and full of personality!

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love wins at this promontory chicago wedding

Feb 15, 2017

Ellen + Kathy’s Promontory Chicago wedding last year was everything you want in a wedding – sweet, deeply personal, and super fun!

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colorful moonlight studios wedding

Feb 9, 2017

Margaret + Tito’s wedding at Moonlight Studios last winter was nothing short of an explosion of color, which as you know is our very favorite kind of explosion.

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camp indie wed!

Jan 26, 2017

As we prepare for Indie Wed this weekend, we’re taking a look back at last year, when we put together Camp Indie Wed with some of our favorite friendors (aka vendor-friends)! It was so ah-mazing that we just had to share…

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eclectic, vintage wedding at thalia hall

Jan 17, 2017

Shine bright like Ruk + Matt! Last winter, when Ruk + Matt got married at Thalia Hall, it may have been dreary and cold in Chicago, but you wouldn’t know it by look at their bright and colorful wedding. With the most amazing vendor team and the coolest clients out there this January wedding was one hell of […]

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spring wedding at meson sabika

Jan 10, 2017

This spring wedding at Meson Sabika and Trinity Church was the perfect day for Barb + Frank. First, they got married at the most lovely chapel, Trinity Church. Then, they hosted their closest friends and family at Meson Sabika for a lunch wedding reception. Everything about the day was meticulously planned by Elizabeth, Barb, and Frank, […]

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DIY backyard wedding

Aug 2, 2016

We just love a good outdoor wedding, so when Jenna + Max asked us to coordinate their wedding at Max’s family’s house in Wilmette, we couldn’t wait! Combine the most perfect, personal venue with some seriously awesome DIY details an amazing band and a fun-loving crowd and you have one of the best backyard weddings ever!

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camp wandawega wedding-reunion

Jul 19, 2016

What do you get when you combine fireworks, Camp Wandawega, a grilled cheese food truck, swimming, the biggest campfire you’ve ever seen, merit badges and old school games? The campiest weekend ever and Elena + Ken’s fourth of July wedding extravaganza!

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classic downtown wedding at howells & hood

Jun 16, 2016

Angeline + Roman no longer live in Chicago, so for their wedding they wanted a downtown wedding and Chicago experience where their guests could enjoy the best the city has to offer. With a ceremony at Holy Family Church and reception at Howells & Hood in the Tribune Building, their wedding delivered just that!

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a fun-filled ravenswood event center wedding

May 24, 2016

When we met Amy + John last summer, we knew we were going to love working with them. I mean… look at those photos… you can tell they are having a blast and loving every minute! That, plus, getting to work in one of our fave venues with some awesome vendors – we’re in!

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