Blair & Nate met in 2005 when they were in 7th grade. Six years later, after becoming friends in their senior year of high school, they had their first date to Lincoln Park Zoo. By September 2018, they married with a modern, simple & fun celebration. We had planned for the first look and pre-ceremony pics to be taken on… Read More »Navy and Gold | Simple, Modern, Fun & Elegant | Blair & Nate
Eenie, meenie, minee, moe, catch a piggy by the toe…. Maybe I’m aging myself here, but as a child, this was one of the ways we picked teams when playing outside with our friends. It seemed to keep it fair & random, with the least chance of someone getting their feelings hurt (although there was always one person who seemed… Read More »Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Party
Your wedding day is one that should be filled with great joy. It marks the start of the beginning of a new chapter in your life and a new and exciting journey with your love. However, for those who have lost people they love dearly, there may be lingering feelings of sadness or disappointment because that special person can’t be… Read More »4 Ways to Remember Loved Ones at Your Wedding
The History In 1840, Queen Victoria (the great-great-great grandmother of Prince William and Harry) married Prince Albert. Their wedding featured the first modern, and extravagant, wedding cake. It was a large tiered cake with white icing, measured nine feet in circumference and weighed nearly 300 pounds!! But the history of the wedding cake goes beyond the royal family. The origin of… Read More »History of the Wedding Cake
The History Women love flowers. They love to receive them as a gift, to decorate their home or even to wear them, but there’s nothing more special for many than to carry a bouquet of flowers on her wedding day. A bride’s bouquet is an integral part of her wedding day “look.” Whether the wedding itself is a lavish, opulent… Read More »History of the Bridal Bouquet
Just before couples prepare to walk down the aisle, they will often take a moment to face themselves in the mirror, making sure they look their best and reflecting on the new phase of life they are about to enter. However, you need looking beyond what you see facing forward. As you prepare to said I Do, consider your wedding… Read More »Your Wedding Day Look: How’s the View From the Back?
Introduction After months, or years, of planning, it’s finally the week of your big day! All the vendors are paid and you’re counting down the hours. One of the last major milestones is the wedding rehearsal. So let’s address a few myths and make some things clear about this wedding related event. First things first. Not everyone has be there. … Read More »Wedding Rehearsals – The Real Deal
Flower Girl Questions Do I need a flower girl in my ceremony? No, you do not need a flower girl or flower child as part of your wedding ceremony. While flower children can add a great cute factor, but they aren’t necessary. So feel free to do away with tradition if you’re not interested or don’t have a young person… Read More »Flower Girl 101
Introduction Wedding vendor discounts…let’s talk about it! Everyone loves to saves money. We all want a good deal. A bargain. The best value. However, value is relative and comes in a lot of forms. What we offer our clients is a value because the service is impeccable. We provide a client experience, not just a service for a day. But… Read More »Why Wedding Vendor Discounts Should Be Cancelled
Introduction In our blog Wedding Rehearsals – The Real Deal, we debunk some myths about rehearsals and answer some frequently asked questions. Today, we’re going to give you 11 steps to an easy and efficient wedding rehearsal. 7 Things To Do BEFORE the Rehearsal Hire a wedding planner (or coordinator)I’m sure you’re thinking “of course she would say this. She’s a planner.” While… Read More »11 Steps to an Easy Wedding Rehearsal