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swanky soiree at the the ritz-carlton chicago

Annie + Blake’s wedding last summer at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago was an elegant affair to remember! Two of the sweetest people around we were jazzed to be able to help them make their day just perfect.

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modern romantic wedding at thalia hall

Sam + Jordan’s modern romantic wedding at Thalia Hall was glamourous, gorgeous, and tons of fun.

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big, big mood. teeny, tiny wedding.

big mood weddings

We’ve created a big, big, mood wedding package for you. 2020 has been quite a mood, but it’s still possible to say “I do” in serious style. Pandemic or not, if you love the idea of an intimate wedding full of details, surprises, and delights, we have just the thing. We’ve partnered with a few of our wildest, most creative vendor friends to bring you BIG MOOD weddings. Choose between the grandeur of an empty stage in a dreamy music venue or the intimate, secret garden feel of a backyard, and let us bring your vision to life. We’re looking to partner with clients who want a unique, atypical, and artistic spin on their day and will entrust us to create magic for you. 

 

Included in your Big Mood Wedding package:

Anticipation Events Coordination + Styling

  • one walkthrough at the space to discuss layout and floor plan 
  • creation of wedding day timeline and checklists
  • confirmations with all vendors the week of the wedding
  • delivery of payment/gratuities to vendors on the wedding day
  • delivery of gifts to designated location during the reception
  • coordination of marriage license is signed, scanned, and mailed 
  • on-site kit for the day of, chock full of things to help avoid any last-minute emergencies
  • wedding day coordination (5 hours – to be mutually agreed upon based on set-up start time)
  • décor set-up and clean-up (within 5-hour time frame)
  • custom styled event/tables in conjunction with Asrai Garden
  • recommendations and introductions to any ancillary vendors needed

Megan Saul Photography 

  • 4 hours of coverage
  • online Print Order Gallery
  • high-resolution digital download
  • (ask about adding on additional hours or items such as an extra photographer, coverage album, etc.)

Choice of venue: 

Mignonette Bridal (outdoor option)

  • venue rental for 4 hours
  • getting-ready space for the couple
  • day-of steaming and styling for couple and wedding party
  • set up and breakdown
  • string lights
  • fire pit

OR

Thalia Hall (indoor option)

  • venue rental for 4 hours
  • custom lighting and sound engineer
  • access to private Green Room
  • stage professionals (as needed, if hiring entertainment)
  • custom Thalia Hall playlist OR plug-in your own
  • full set-up and breakdown
  • cafe lights 

Off Center Catering 

  • welcome toast (champagne or punch)
  • dinner and drinks for up to 50 people (3-course dinner + 3-hour open bar)
  • service & bar staff 

Asrai Garden

  • up to six table centerpieces
  • large installation based on theme and design
  • two personal pieces (bouquets or bouts)

Bon Vivant Cakes

  • custom cake for 50 created based on wedding design

Send us a note and let’s start dreaming up your big day. We’re not settling for anything less that over the top this year. 

flower-filled wedding at city hall

Rosie + Plamen’s wedding at City Hall, one of the West Loop’s newest venues, was full of personality and joy. With giant floral sculptures, pampas grass galore, and tons of Bulgarian traditions, it absolutely proved that more is always more.

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elegant and intimate wedding at thalia hall

Janna + Cale’s elegant and intimate wedding at Thalia Hall last November was everything our wedding dreams are made of. We could tell you more, but you’re just going to have to see for yourself.

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