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wedding planning checkpoints you should know

This is the first in a three-part series on wedding planning checkpoints.

A lot of our clients come to us halfway or most of the way through the planning process. At that point, they’ve usually been relying on family and friends or — gasp! — the Internet for advice on what to do and when and that’s great, but we know it’s not enough.

We’re here to help! You can call us two years before your wedding or a few weeks before and we’re there for you from the minute you do (unlimited advice comes with all of our wedding packages). In the meantime, here are some tips for what you need to get done and when to make things a little easier.

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cocktail party reception (best party ever)

If you thought Elizabeth + Tom’s dream backyard wedding ended after our last post, you’re sorely mistaken. Elizabeth (or ET as we call her around here) + Tom know how to throw a party and throw a party they did! After an intimate wedding and dinner with just family in their backyard on Friday night, they headed out on Saturday night to celebrate with 200 of their closest friends. And the results were epic. Her words below!

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dream backyard wedding in logan square

Ok, we’re totally biased on this one, but when our very own Elizabeth got married last summer, it was, of course, our dream backyard wedding! Get ready for some serious eye candy. When wedding planners plan their own weddings, the results are beyond incredible. Elizabeth is going to take it from here…

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meet aimee. anticipation avents coordinator!

Ready, Internet? Next up, we’re introducing you to Aimee Webster, one of our amazing and super talented event coordinators! Sure, you knew her best dance move already (if you read our About Us page), but you didn’t know she got married in Chicago and has some seriously great advice for your wedding!

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killer vintage wedding at salvage one

If you love vintage weddings, you’re going to LOVE Nikki + Alex’s wedding at Salvage One!

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full of life, full of kindness, full of gratitude full of life, full of kindness, full of gratitude and ready to rip apart that dance floor. these two did it exactly right. 🌺🪩🍋

cover 📸: @monocromo_studio
📞 calling 2026 brides 📞
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still a top set of photos during toasts. 🥂

📸: @ryanmoorephotography
art deco details 🍃 art deco details 🍃
an anniversary idea for all the newlyweds, and a r an anniversary idea for all the newlyweds, and a really solid way to see your beloved wedding photographer every year. 🫶 @erinhoytphotography
bucktown babes! read our newest blog post where te bucktown babes! read our newest blog post where team AE’s own Emma takes a day off to explore the bucktown neighborhood. name a better city, ya can’t! 🏙️ [link in bio]
🪩 sophia + ryan 🪩 aren’t afraid of color, 🪩 sophia + ryan 🪩 aren’t afraid of color, love Taylor Swift, had killer dance moves, passed the vibe check with flying (neon) colors.

📸: @fullerphotoco 📹: team AE

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